Arthritis

Obesity Worsens Knee Arthritis Reported February 18, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 14 million visits were made to physicians' offices in 2008 by patients with knee problems; could obesity be the underlying factor? One new study found that while weight loss via bariatric surgery may improve knee pain in obese patients with knee … [Read more...]

Hands Down: Outlasting Arthritis Reported February 24, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You need one to open a jar, send a text and simply open a door. Your thumb is a complex maze of bones, muscles, tendons and nerves. About two out of three postmenopausal women will suffer from arthritis in their thumbs, making everyday tasks painful. Now, a unique procedure allowed … [Read more...]

Cement: The Secret To Fixing Fractures? Reported May 18, 2010 RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 25 million Americans have osteoporosis. It's a condition that makes bones weak and puts patients at risk for dangerous and painful fractures. A new procedure uses cement to heal broken bones in the pelvis. Fifty years ago, this was … [Read more...]

Arthritis: Personalized Knee Implant Offers Relief Reported April 30, 2010 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a problem that plagues more than 21 million Americans: Osteoarthritis causes cartilage in the joints to break down. When it hits the knees, walking --even standing -- is painful. For the majority of patients, knee replacements … [Read more...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Therapy? Reported March 29, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers may have found a therapy to protect against inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. By treating the activity of immune cells with an experimental drug, a particular enzyme is kept at bay, warding off … [Read more...]

Arthritis: Hormone Therapy Could Ease Pain Reported April 02, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Concentrations of the sex hormones -- testosterone in men and estrogen in women -- may have a positive effect on the regenerative potential of cartilage tissue and could be a potential treatment for late stage osteoarthritis (OA). Free moving joints such as … [Read more...]

Best Approach for Arthritis Reported May 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug plus a heartburn medication might be the best strategy for some people with arthritis. According to California investigators, this drug combination can … [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...]

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...]

Linking Fibromyalgia to the Brain Reported November 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fibromyalgia patients may finally have some answers as to what causes their disease. Researchers in France used single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients with … [Read more...]

Not Just Growing Pains Reported January 17, 2005 NEW YORK (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Nearly 300,000 children in the United States suffer from joint diseases. These diseases often go undetected because doctors dismiss them as growing pains. But there are signs parents can watch for to prevent a misdiagnosis. On the … [Read more...]

A study reveals taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- an anti-malarial drug -- may reduce the risk of developing diabetes in rheumatoid arthritis patients. HCQ has been a tried and true inexpensive treatment for autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), for years. Now, researchers from the University of Pittsburg report the benefits of taking it are better than ever. … [Read more...]

Steroids Boost Joint Health in RA Reported January 25, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking low-dose steroids in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is probably a good idea. Researchers who looked at 15 clinical trials conclude adding steroid therapy to standard rheumatoid arthritis drugs in the first two … [Read more...]

Does Weather Affect Arthritis Pain? Reported January 11, 2008 With the winter weather biting hard in many parts of the country, you may be one of the many arthritis sufferers who feel that their arthritis pain is influenced by the weather -- specifically, that they experience more arthritis pain on cold, rainy days and less … [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...]

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...]

New study shows that patients in the UAE experience one-year delay in diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported February 01, 2008 (Dubai Health & News) In a recent study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, a leading European journal, as well as Clinical Rheumatology, doctors from the Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ) showed that patients in the UAE had … [Read more...]

NSAIDs Don’t Relieve Knee Pain Reported November 24, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Popping over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills, such as aspirin, Motrin or prescription drugs like Celebrex, won’t do much to relieve knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, report investigators who analyzed the results of 23 studies comparing the drugs to … [Read more...]

Reversing Scleroderma Reported June 30, 2006 BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If a disease threatened your life, but there was a 50-percent chance you would die from the treatment, would you try it? Here's one woman who did. Scleroderma is a disease that causes the skin and organs to harden as if … [Read more...]

Stronger Quads Protect Against Knee Osteoarthritis Reported November 16, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A few more squats and lunges at the gym could keep your knees in tip top shape. A new study suggests stronger quadriceps muscles -- leg muscles in the upper thigh -- can help protect against the cartilage loss … [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...]

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...]

Vitamin E won't prevent rheumatoid arthritis: studyReported November 20, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking vitamin E supplements does not reduce a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an analysis of data from the Women's Health Study indicates. "Despite plausible biologic mechanisms," the present randomized, controlled trial does not show that long-term use of … [Read more...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs can Cause Skin Disease Reported April 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A class of drugs called Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-alpha) blocking agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can cause skin problems in a quarter of patients taking the medications, according to a new study. Researchers … [Read more...]

 Could two daily doses of an amino acid called glycine really help people with degenerative diseases like arthrosis and osteoporosis? Yes, report Spanish researchers who tested the supplement in 600 people between ages 4 and 85 who were suffering from arthrosis, osteoporosis or physical injuries affecting the mechanical structure of the body. Researchers report glycine … [Read more...]

Arthritis Drug Helps Diabetes Reported September 24, 2008 BOSTON (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors have turned back the clock more than 100 years to rediscover a drug that can help the more than 15 million people in the United States with type 2 diabetes. It's one drug that may provide twice the relief. Mary Ann Provost's pain from diabetes and … [Read more...]

Botox Helps Knee Pain Reported November 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surgery is usually the solution of choice for osteoarthritis patients with severe knee pain. Surgery is not an option, however, when patients are too young, too old, or too fragile. Now, a new study reveals botulinum toxin type A, or Botox, … [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...]

Osteoarthritis pain - Don't just tough it outReported September 06, 2007 (AP) - A new study gives a possible explanation for why breast cancer is more deadly in black women: they are more likely to have tumours that do not respond to the hormone-based treatments that help many others with the disease. The study is the largest yet to link a biological factor to the racial … [Read more...]

Old Remedy/New Help for Fibromyalgia Reported August 28, 2006 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Fibromyalgia affects one in nine people and leaves its victims in constant pain. It's difficult to diagnose, and there is no cure. But there is hope. An ingredient found in a common over-the-counter … [Read more...]