Joan M. Bathon, M.D.,
Medical Editor
Professor of Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Director, Johns Hopkins
Arthritis Center

Susan Bartlett, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Clifton O. Bingham III, M.D.,
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

John Flynn, M.D.,
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Clinical Director,
Division of General Internal Medicine
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Kevin Fontaine, Ph.D,
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Jon Giles, M.D.,
Instructor in Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Uzma Haque, M.D.,
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Division of Rheumatology,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

FREE REPORT #1:
Arthritis Pain Relief.
Johns Hopkins specialists detail a comprehensive program combining the most effective medications to reduce and overcome joint pain. Discover pain management strategies designed for every form of arthritis — plus treatments for related pain in muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. If you suffer from arthritis pain and are concerned about recent drug warnings, this Special Report is must reading.

FREE REPORT #2:
Joint Replacement:
Best Surgical Options.
Joint replacement surgery can lead to dramatic improvements in quality of life. If you’re considering hip or knee replacement, get the important answers you need in our Special Report. What kind of replacement material is best for you and your lifestyle — titanium, ceramic, metal? What kind of bonding is optimal for you — cement or cementless? What about the new minimally invasive replacement surgery? Get the facts straight from Johns Hopkins’ experts.

FREE REPORT #3:
Fitness and Nutritional Strategies for Combating Arthritis.
Diet and exercise can help preserve your joints and alleviate the chronic pain of arthritis — but with all the conflicting claims and spurious supplements, choosing the right regimen isn’t easy. In our Special Report, Dr. Joan Bathon details an effective series of exercises designed to relieve pain and restore function, plus dietary recommendations to help you take a positive step toward managing your arthritis.

FREE REPORT #4:
Effective Drug Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause irreversible joint deformities and functional impairment — but new research into the underlying mechanisms of the disease has revolutionized treatment. Remarkable new medications not only treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but can also slow the associated structural damage. Our Special Report explains how the drugs work, which side effects to be watchful for, why patients who fail to improve with one type of drug may still do well on another — and more.

If you or someone you love
is facing any one of these health challenges, get the expert medical guidance you need in The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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• Quarterly briefings on the latest medical developments delivered via Priority Mail.

• Late-breaking news of innovative new treatments and health-essential study results.

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If you or someone you love is facing any one of these health challenges, get the expert medical guidance you need in The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin:

Gout

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Arthritis can be one of the most debilitating health challenges you’ll ever experience. Don’t face it alone. Get the up-to-the-minute information you need to help ensure the optimal medical outcome for yourself or a loved one. Four times a year, the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin will deliver:

• News of breakthrough discoveries in arthritis medicine, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention.

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• Insights from the top arthritis medical conferences around the world.

• Authoritative medical guidance from Johns Hopkins experts.

• Urgent health alerts about drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications.

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Every quarterly issue of The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin will include:

The Medical Editor’s Letter
... covering the latest developments in arthritis medicine, surgical procedures, drug research, physical therapy, dietary discoveries, and more.

In-Depth Reports
... detailed discussions of key arthritis concerns such as joint replacement, minimally invasive surgical techniques, medication options, and more.

Grand Rounds
... your opportunity to present your own personal arthritis questions — and get clear, detailed answers from Johns Hopkins experts.

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Joan M. Bathon, M.D
Director, Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

Dear Friend: If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you already know what a devastating health challenge it can be. More than sixty million people in the U.S. are afflicted with some form of arthritis—yet sadly, many are unaware of new prescription options, diagnostic procedures, surgical advances, and dietary findings that can help them manage their arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the fullest. That’s why I’m delighted to announce the publication of The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin—a timely and comprehensive round-up of practical, scientifically grounded arthritis-related information for concerned medical consumers. An unprecedented source of arthritis information. The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin is unlike any source of medical information you’ve previously encountered—focused 100% on health-critical issues affecting arthritis sufferers and their caregivers, packed from cover to cover with the latest insights on new medications, emerging therapies, surgical options, pain management strategies, research findings, and much more. All delivered direct to your door every three months. The information is so fresh and important in each issue, you'll receive your quarterly Bulletin via Priority Mail. 4 Arthritis Special Reports — included FREE with your risk-FREE first issue To help you start your subscription with the most up-to-date medical information on arthritis issues, we’re including four Johns Hopkins Special Reports absolutely FREE, available right now as instant digital downloads, and also sent to you in the mail with your first issue of The Arthritis Bulletin. These four FREE Special Reports are yours to keep even if you decide not to continue with your subscription to the Bulletin. More about your FREE Special Reports in just a moment. First… Only Johns Hopkins could create an arthritis information resource this comprehensive, medically up-to-date, and meticulously researched. As you’re probably aware, Johns Hopkins is one of the highest-ranked medical institutions in the world for arthritis care. Over the past decade, the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center has successfully treated thousands of sufferers of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthritis. As Director of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, I take great pride in the reputation we’ve earned—but I take even greater pride in making the successful methods used by our Johns Hopkins experts available to all arthritis sufferers for the first time. With each issue of The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin, you’ll find tips on keeping your joints in shape, arthritis pain relief, management of chronic pain, how you can assemble a top-notch personal healthcare team, and much more. Scientists have learned a great deal about the mechanisms and types of arthritis in the last few years, and with the help of a distinguished panel of advisors, we’ve distilled this information to its practical essence: the entirety of The Arthritis Bulletin is geared toward clarifying your medical options, preventing further joint damage and disability, and providing lasting arthritis pain relief. No matter what type of arthritis you’re coping with, you’ll find each issue of the Bulletin an exceptional source of practical suggestions enabling you to maintain or resume a more normal, active life. This is truly medical news you can use. Each quarterly issue of the Bulletin will include: The Medical Editor’s Letter—reporting on results from the latest arthritis studies, insights gleaned from medical conferences, new diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures, medications—even clinical trials which you might be eligible to participate in. In-Depth Reports—one or more In-Depth Report focused on key arthritis topics such as knee replacement or hip replacement surgery; physical therapy techniques designed to protect joints and alleviate stiffness; optimal therapeutic options for treating and living with different types of arthritis; arthritis pain relief; and more. Grand Rounds—your opportunity to pose your personal arthritis-related medical questions to our Johns Hopkins experts. This ongoing dialog between you and our specialists at The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center creates an exceptional community in which readers can gain valuable medical knowledge from questions presented by their peers, and the answers from our experts--questions on your mind now as you try to maintain your best physical well-being despite your arthritis. Don’t miss out on vital medical information that can help optimize your arthritis outcome. Knowledge is truly the best medicine when it comes to planning your self-care regimen for arthritis. As a subscriber to The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin, you’ll gain valuable insights into arthritis protocols that can make a real difference in your own prognosis. You'll get a crystal clear overview of the most promising arthritis treatments, from pharmaceutical and nutritional strategies to minimally-invasive surgery, joint replacement, even alternative therapies. For instance, you’ll find out about: A common golf injury often misdiagnosed as arthritis. The Arthritis Bulletin lets you in on diagnostic techniques that accurately reveal the injury—and arthroscopic options that can treat it without major surgery. This information could save you from an unneeded hip replacement! Promising cartilage replacement methods now in research. Soon available: plastic cartilage implants that return function and provide pain relief for arthritic knees. How early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with a potent biological medication may produce a suppression of disease which is sustained even when the therapy ceases. Three key factors to consider if you need joint replacement—and ten must-ask questions for any prospective surgeon. Do magnetic bracelets really relieve arthritis pain? Get the facts in our revealing report on a recent study by the British Medical Journal. The common beverage you should probably avoid if you have a family history of gout. It can increase your risk of developing gout by up to 30 percent, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Biggest challenge for patients considering minimally invasive hip replacement or knee replacement. You’ll want to discuss this with your physician prior to making a final decision. How an injectable gel, now in research, could speed repair of torn cartilage—and even help injured athletes return to competition sooner. The gel stimulates the patient's own cartilage-producing cells and has the potential to be more effective than conventional cartilage repair techniques. Simple blood test that can reveal the early presence of osteoarthritis before joint degradation is visible on an x-ray. It’s so new, even many specialists don’t yet know about it. How a new pain-relief system for knee and hip replacement procedures dramatically reduces post-op pain—without Oxycontin, Vicodin, or morphine. If you’re facing replacement surgery, make sure to ask your physician about it. Most effective pain relief options—including some surprising new findings about alternative remedies. Clinical trials now underway on an innovative ceramic-on-metal artificial hip—more robust and longer lasting than conventional artificial joints. Very good news for hip replacement candidates: up to 80% are eligible for minimally-invasive procedures that dramatically reduce pain and speed recovery. A commonly-prescribed heart medication that may increase your risk of osteoarthritis. The Arthritis Bulletin closely monitors ongoing reports of drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications. Type of protein that can cut the risk of gout nearly in half, according to new research. A common antibiotic that can halt the production of cartilage-destroying enzymes. How an intriguing medication currently approved by the FDA for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, may also provide marked improvements in overall fibromyalgia symptoms. Urgent research findings for sleep apnea patients who are facing replacement surgery. The old-fashioned remedy that appears to be truly effective in slowing the destruction of joint cartilage. According to one recent study, it has the ability to switch off cartilage damage and pain so effectively that it may make surgery unnecessary in some cases. A commonplace injury that may boost the risk of developing painful osteoarthritis, according to recent research. Simple rehabilitative therapy can help ward off the degenerative joint disease. The pros and cons of various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)—plus side effects and drug interactions our specialists at The Arthritis Bulletin advise you to be watchful for. A promising new procedure that provides an alternative for certain patients who suffer from arthritic cartilage of the knee but for whom artificial knees are not an option—such as younger patients. A special variety of cherry now being researched as a potentially potent treatment for some forms of arthritis. You might be tempted to choose a concentrated supplement for even more benefits—but research at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio indicates that key beneficial elements may be eliminated in processing. The type of vaccination all rheumatoid arthritis sufferers should request. It could be a lifesaver. A new drug, soon to be available in the United States, that not only significantly reduces the pain of fibromyalgia, but improves sleep, fatigue, and other patient-reported symptoms. Important new findings about health risks associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The study is so recent, your primary care physician may not even be aware of the results. Everyday cooking herbs that are loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory substances. A remarkable alternative to shoulder replacement surgery that often lets patients go home the same day—and generally requires no pain medication after 48 hours! When it’s time to ask your doctor about biologic response modifiers such as Enbrel, Remicade, or Humira. Find out more about them in The Arthritis Bulletin. Your risk-FREE subscription includes four FREE Johns Hopkins Special Reports To welcome you as a new subscriber, we’re including four FREE Special Reports with your introductory Bulletin, all available as instant digital downloads as soon as you place your order. These reports are designed to bring you up to date on a wide range of arthritis health issues: FREE Special Report #1: Arthritis Pain Relief. With recent drug recalls, many arthritis patients are confused about choosing safe and effective alternatives. Our Special Report covers the latest developments—including some surprisingly effective options that researchers are taking a closer look at. FREE Special Report #2: Joint Replacement: Best Surgical Options. If you or a loved one is facing joint replacement surgery, don’t miss this Special Report. It includes a complete overview of the most advanced surgical options, plus important insights on how to choose the best surgeon, and plan for after-care to help ensure a complete recovery. FREE Special Report #3: Fitness and Nutritional Strategies for Combating Arthritis. Continuing research confirms the power of everyday fitness activities to combat arthritis and relieve its discomfort. The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center has developed one of the most effective anti-arthritis exercise programs in the world—and our FREE Special Report shares it with you. FREE Special Report #4: Effective Drug Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Powerful new medications are now available for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis—but the range of options is bewildering, and the side effects can be toxic, especially with prolonged use. Our Johns Hopkins experts help you understand the pros and cons of the new arthritis drugs. A risk-FREE opportunity to improve your medical outlook — and save $46! You’re invited to evaluate The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin on a risk-FREE basis—so you can see for yourself how valuable its information can be to your personal medical situation. The Charter Subscription cost is just $149 for four quarterly issues—a savings of $46 off the regular subscription price. And here’s more good news: if you’re dissatisfied in any way, simply notify us within 30 days that you wish to cancel—and you’ll receive a prompt refund of your entire subscription cost, no questions asked. Keep the four Special Reports with our compliments, just for looking over the Bulletin. Start your subscription today! It could be one of the smartest health decisions you'll ever make. Sincerely, Joan M. Bathon, M.D Director, Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Bulletin P.S. Arthritis can be relentless in its erosion of your quality of life—but you can fight back. I urge you to protect your health with the most proactive source of arthritis-specific information available. Order your risk-FREE introductory issue and get your four FREE Special Reports as digital downloads today.