Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk Reported June 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A simple ultrasound test of the heel might be a good way to predict which women are at highest risk for the bone thinning disease osteoporosis. It could also help determine which women don’t have to worry about developing the condition. Swiss researchers tested … [Read more...]

Heart Problems Higher in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients   Reported June 30, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis have another problem to worry about. A new study finds they are at an increased risk for coronary artery disease and an increased risk of death from heart disease. Several previous studies have shown an increased risk of … [Read more...]

Medicine's Next Big Thing: Growing New Cartilage for Knees? Reported December 19, 2008 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bending down or getting up can be a painful chore for someone with knee problems. Doctors say many times the loud creaking in a person's bones can be blamed on a loss of cartilage, but researchers are close to … [Read more...]

Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than women who don't, according to a new report. "Lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis is a likely additional health benefit of breastfeeding, in addition to lowering the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer," Dr. Elizabeth Wood Karlson from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, told Reuters … [Read more...]

New Hope for Gout Sufferers Reported November 14, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gout is caused from high levels of serum uric acid in the bloodstream and affects more than 5 million Americans. Until recently, the only treatment for gout, allopurinol (Zyloprim), was associated with less than average results. But a recent study shows a new drug is superior in combating the … [Read more...]

Gleevec for Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported September 18, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For many years, only the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could be treated and not the deterioration of the joints caused by inflammation. Now, researchers report a new way to stop the progression of the disease. … [Read more...]

Gene Therapy for Arthritis Reported June 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows gene therapy is possible and safe to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh conducted the world’s first human study of gene therapy on patients with rheumatoid … [Read more...]

New Hope for Gout Sufferers Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gout is caused from high levels of serum uric acid in the bloodstream and affects more than 5 million Americans. Until recently, the only treatment for gout, allopurinol (Zyloprim), was associated with less than average results. But a recent study shows a new drug is superior in combating the … [Read more...]

Fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported March 30, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The findings of a new study could offer hope to the more than 2 million Americans with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from the Netherlands discuss a new approach to treating RA that appears to show success in … [Read more...]

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are debilitating conditions that leave patients exhausted, unable to sleep and severely limit their ability to live normally. Here's one doctor who has a unique approach to help patients get their lives back. Anne Francis enjoys her daily walks with O'Shea. It was something she could not do a year ago. "Life was not worth living," she … [Read more...]

Exercise a Wash for Knee Pain Reported January 31, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't blame your knee pain on exercise. Physical activity neither hurts nor helps when it comes to knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to researchers. The finding holds true even for people who are overweight. Previous studies have … [Read more...]

Excess Weight Worsens Osteoarthritis  December 6, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Researchers from Boston University found that progression of osteoarthritis of the knee increased significantly with an increase in weight.However, this effect of weight on the progression was not present in all knees, but was limited to the knees … [Read more...]

New research has uncovered a promising new drug to fight rheumatoid arthritis. The best part? It doesn't suppress the immune system. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have just completed phase II trials of a new drug called dnaJP1. The drug is a peptide that comes from the naturally occurring protein, dnaJ. The protein generates inflammation in patients … [Read more...]

Easier Thumb Surgery Reported March 20, 2009 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sip your morning coffee. Button your shirt. Check your e-mail. Imagine doing those everyday things without using your thumbs. That's what many Americans with arthritis experience. Now, surgeons are using a new technique to help patients regain their mobility. … [Read more...]

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel? Reported July 29, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Carpal tunnel is the most commonly reported medical problem in the workplace. Testing for the condition used to involve several doctors appointments and sometimes a painful needle test. But now, diagnosing carpal tunnel just got a whole lot easier. Benjamin … [Read more...]

Regular drinking 'halves risk of arthritis' Reported June 05, 2008 Drinking alcohol is not only good for the heart – it is good for the joints too. A regular tipple cuts the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by up to 50 per cent – and the more you drink the greater the protective effect. Rheumatoid arthritis, caused by swelling in the joints, is a … [Read more...]

Exercise may help arthritis patients Reported June 13, 2009 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, who go for supervised exercise programme, might experience beneficial effects on functional status and physical function, reduced need for daily corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory intake and improved levels of depression and anxiety , revealed a new … [Read more...]

Custom Ankle Replacements Reported April 17, 2009 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two million people visit the doctor every year because of pain from ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only option to ease the pain, but it made the ankle stiff. A personalized ankle replacement could be the answer for those who want … [Read more...]

How COX Inhibitors Cause Heart Problems Reported April 14, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The removal of COX-2 inhibitors from the market has had researchers trying to find out how the drugs cause heart problems. Now they may have an answer. COX-2 inhibitors were developed to be as … [Read more...]

Combo Treatment Best for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported October 31, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study out of the Netherlands suggests early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is best treated more aggressively with a combination of proven drugs. Researchers note treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in recent years has migrated from a simple attempt to alleviate symptoms to … [Read more...]

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Gateway to Other Illnesses Reported September 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You are not in the clear if you suffer from rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammatory condition involving the paranasal sinuses. Those who are affected by CRS are more likely to suffer from other chronic illnesses. A new study suggests patients who suffer from … [Read more...]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Still a MysteryReported January 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a review released this week in The Lancet, researchers are searching to uncover what causes chronic fatigue syndrome. Many questions are still unanswered. Chronic fatigue syndrome is not only a difficult ailment to treat -- it's also … [Read more...]

Choosing the Right Arthritis Medication Reported November 14, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are different drug choices for pain available for arthritis patients, but which one is right for which patient? A new study compares two types of painkillers and reveals they have similar risks, but different … [Read more...]

Hope for Childhood Arthritis Reported April 3, 2006 (CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave kids in constant pain, and there hasn’t been an effective treatment ... Until now. … [Read more...]

Exercise beneficial for knee arthritisMar 25, 05 Both aerobic walking and quadriceps strengthening exercises are equally effective at reducing pain and disability associated with Osteoarthritis of the knee, according to UK researchers. Guidelines for the management of knee Osteoarthritis emphasize the central role of exercise but few data … [Read more...]

Celebrex Halted in Clinical Trial Reported December 17, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The National Cancer Institute has stopped the use of the COX-2 inhibitor Celebrex in a clinical trial because of an increased risk for cardiovascular events associated with its use. Researchers were investigating using Celebrex to prevent colon … [Read more...]

Unlikely Cause of Chronic Pain DiscoveredReported January 31, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research from the United Kingdom reveals what causes ongoing spontaneous pain is undamaged nerve fibers -- not those fibers that are injured. It's an unexpected finding, say researchers from the University of … [Read more...]

Guidelines for Juvenile Arthritis Reported October 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For the first time, specific guidelines for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), have been established. A recent study published by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, outlines … [Read more...]

Pine tree bark may relieve pain TURKU, Finland, Dec 14, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Finnish researchers say anti-inflammatory compounds in the bark of Scotch pine trees could be used to treat arthritis and pain. The University of Turku scientists identified the compounds as phenolics, a class of highly active plant chemicals that have … [Read more...]