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January 20, 2018

The impact of arthritis

Dr. Eric Matteson, chair of Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic, will discuss the impact of arthritis on patients and society. Also on the program, Dr. Steve Alberts, chair of the Division of Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic, will give an update on the latest in liver cancer treatment. And Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how behavioral interventions can help treat insomnia.

Episode Segments

Mayo Clinic Radio: Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the U.S., with an estimated economic burden of close to $130 billion annually. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints, and the main symptom is joint pain and stiffness that tends to gradually worsen over time. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.