December 2003

• State-of-the-Art Genomics Project to Examine Gene Expression Patterns in Pediatric Arthritis
• NIAMS Scientists Image Herpes Virus
• Lupus Patients Not Commonly Hospitalized for Coronary Artery Disease
• Older Patients With Fractures Underuse Osteoporosis Medications
• Brain Pathway Shows Potential Therapy for Chronic Pain

November 2003

• Exercise Builds Bone Mass in Postmenopausal Women Whether or Not They Use Hormone Therapy
• Specific Cellular Interactions Can Be Blocked in Lupus

October 2003

• Scientists to Examine Influences of Biomechanics in Osteoarthritis

August 2003

• Pain of Juvenile Arthritis May Reduce School and Social Activity

July 2003

• Self-Management Program Lessens Back Pain Symptoms for Inner City Patients

June 2003

• Scientists Identify Two Key Risk Factors for Hip Replacement in Women
• Announcement: NIH, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Partner on New Muscular Dystrophy Research Centers

May 2003

• Genetic Risk Factor Found for Lupus in African American Women
• Reaching Rats Show Signs of Repetitive Motion Disorder

April 2003

• APPLE Trial to Test Cholesterol Drug Against Artery Fat Buildup in Children with Lupus
• New Study to Test Anticonvulsant Medication for Fibromyalgia

January 2003