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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Study of arthritis in the Emirates

The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, has awarded the

Emirates Arthritis Foundation a grant of AED 250,000.00 towards research



The welcome funding received from The Emirates Foundation has been allocated to assist with the study of Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients of Arab ancestry. This important research will result in a nationwide database of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance. From this information, EAF will be able to provide relevant assistance to people who most need it.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a painful disease causing inflammation in the joints. It occurs in patients of all ages, but most prominently in women after the age of 25.

Emirates Arthritis Foundation formed under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein

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