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Thanks for the Laughs and the Salute to Telethons, Mrs. Maisel!
Remember when telethons were a big thing? Americans would dial in and be greeted by celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore or Betty White. Before Walk to Cure Arthritis and Jingle Bell Run, telethons were a major lifeline (pun intended) for our organization, so we could impact the course of the disease and support the millions of Americans living with it.Continue readingThanks for the Laughs and the Salute to Telethons, Mrs. Maisel!
Researchers on the Path to a Cure – Spotlight on Dr. James Martin
What if injured joints could heal themselves before they developosteoarthritis(OA)? Dr. James Martin’s current 3-year Arthritis Foundation-funded project, “Engineering Endogenous Cartilage Repair,” is trying to do just that- find ways to help joints heal before developing OA.
Dr. Martin and his team use special goats that have defects in areas of the thigh bones and cartilage, just above the knee. This closely mimics knee injuries that are seen in humans. The defects are surgically repaired with a hydrogel matrix that contains two important ingredients: repair cell attractant and growth factor. The repair cell attractant causes repair cells, called chondrogenic progenitor cells (CPCs), to migrate into the hydrogel. CPCs naturally occur in the cartilage. The growth factor, which is time-released over 10 days, causes the CPCs in the hydrogel to multiply and repair the injury with new cartilage.
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More Americans Report Arthritis-Related Limitations Than 15 Years Ago
More than 54 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis and, for nearly half of them, the pain, stiffness and joint damage make daily life harder, according to a new report released in early March by theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). While the report notes that the prevalence of arthritis has not changed significantly since 2002, it does highlight a 20 percent jump in the percentage of people who have arthritis-attributable limitations in activities – that is, trouble with simple tasks such as lifting a grocery bag or walking a few blocks.
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October 12 is World Arthritis Day
Since 1996, October 12 is recognized as World Arthritis Day, a global initiative bringing people together to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Established by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI) and managed by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), the aim of World Arthritis Day is not only to raise awareness, but also to influence public policy and inform those living with RMDs as well as their caregivers of the support network available to them.
There are more than 100types of arthritis相关疾病每年造成超过1,560亿美元的工资损失和医疗费用损失，每年有近100万人住院治疗。在美国，关节炎影响着超过5000万成年人和30万儿童，在欧盟有1.2亿人，这使它成为西方世界残疾的主要原因。
Arthritis has a Global Impact
- According toEUMUSC.net, in a 2007 EU survey it was found that 22% of the population currently had, or had experienced, long-term muscle, bone and joint problems such as rheumatism and arthritis.
- The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis varies between 0.3% and 1% and is more common in women as well as in developed countries.
- Within 10 years of onset of rheumatoid arthritis, at least 50% of patients in developed countries are unable to hold down a full-time job.
- 骨关节炎(OA)是最常见的关节疾病，比任何其他疾病在老年人中占更多的残疾。
- Many factors increase the risk of developing rheumatic disease, including increasing age, smoking, excessive weight, predisposed genetic factors, occupations with high risk of injury and overuse of joints.
The Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure.
This year’s World Arthritis Day theme –“It’s in your hands, take action”– helps increase awareness as we take over the social media world High 5ing for World Arthritis Day. Take a stand! Join us in spreading the word with the hashtag #WADhigh5.
Together, we conquer arthritis!
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May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month
May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis. These numbers are only going to keep growing—unless we take a stand
The Arthritis Foundation is leading the way to conquer arthritis and its effects through our advocacy efforts at the state level and on Capitol Hill, our cutting-edge scientific research, and our tools and resources that help you live your best life.
The first steps in conquering arthritis are learning the facts, understanding your condition and knowing that help is by your side. Below, you’ll find some telling statistics about the current impact of arthritis on the U.S. population, resources to help you learn more about arthritis, and additional information on how you can help and get involved.
Arthritis by the Numbers:
- Nearly 53 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis; that number is expected to grow to 67 million by 2030.
- 近30万婴儿、儿童和青少年患有关节炎或风湿病。
- 关节炎是美国残疾的第一大原因。
- Working-age men and women (ages 18 to 64) with arthritis are less likely to be employed than those of the same age without arthritis.
- 1/3 of working-age people with arthritis have limitations in their ability to work, the type of work they can do or whether they can work part time or full time.
- People with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis –two major kinds of arthritis – miss a combined 172 million workdays every year.
- Arthritis and related conditions account for more than $156 billion annually in lost wages and medical expenses.
- There are nearly 1 million hospitalizations each year due to arthritis.
- 57%患有心脏病的成年人有关节炎。
- 52%的成人糖尿病患者有关节炎。
- 44% of adults with high blood pressure have arthritis.
- 36% of adults who are obese have arthritis.
- 1/3 of adults with arthritis age 45 and older have either anxiety or depression.
Champion of Yes – It’s a Brand New Day at the Arthritis Foundation!
As you’re reading this blog, or if you’ve visited theArthritis Foundation websitetoday, you may have noticed we look a bit different. Today we’re entering a new chapter in our organization’s evolution – as we publicly unveil the Foundation’s Champion of Yes brand.
我们在庆祝这一转变带来的前所未有的机遇的同时，也认识到还有许多工作要做。
With the support and leadership of our staff, volunteers and community, our new brand is going to help the Arthritis Foundation – and the mission we’re committed to – stand out more than ever before. But it is our hard work and unwavering commitment that will continue to make an impact on the lives of the more than 50 million Americans who have arthritis.
Our new look and feel will show the world that we’re united, consistent and in touch with the changing times. However, it’s our tools and resources; advocacy efforts and cutting-edge scientific discovery that will help us change lives and find a cure. Our new way of talking about who we are and what we stand for will underscore our attributes: that we’rebold, brave, expert, ever present and all-in我们致力于真正实现这些品质，这将帮助我们在人们的生活中创造“是”的时刻，并增加我们社区获得关怀的机会。
在过去的一年里，我们进行了很多研究，听到了很多声音和想法，评估了我们面临的挑战，并考虑了可能的解决方案。我想向关节炎基金会帮助实现这一巨大转变的每一个人表达我诚挚的感谢——许多致力于我们组织使命的员工和志愿者。我们对一项重要性与日俱增的事业的热情和承诺在今天更加强烈。我们致力于在面对不的时候说“是”，并帮助那些患有关节炎的人做同样的事情。我们不会在一夜之间到达目的地，还有很多工作要做，但我相信我们的努力将帮助我们战胜关节炎——现在我鼓励我们社区的每一个成员充分利用这个里程碑，帮助我们前进。
For starters, we’d love for you to watch our short video below to learn more about what it means to be a Champion of Yes, and then totell us how you, yourself, are a Champion of Yes! Tell us about the things you’ve had to say No to because of arthritis, and what you’ve done to overcome those challenges and turn them into moments of Yes. Tell us about your tips and tricks for living better with arthritis. Tell us about your accomplishments, what you’re proud of, and how YOU say Yes.
Thank you for supporting the Arthritis Foundation and our community – and for being a true Champion of Yes!
P.S. – Please be sure to explore the rebrandedarthritis.org,在这里，我们强大的新外观和感觉真的来生活!
– Ann Palmer, Arthritis Foundation President & CEO