From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Young arthritis patients have concerns about consequences arising from treatment from News-Medical A new study funded by Arthritis Research UK indicates that teens and young adults with inflammatory arthritis see treatment as presenting both an opportunity and a threat to their desire to lead a "normal" life. They describe a wide range of consequences — physical, emotional, social and vocational — arising from their treatment. The findings indicate that young arthritis patients need active encouragement to discuss their treatment concerns and difficulties, so that a balance can be achieved between disease control and treatment burden. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063