Arthritis News

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...]

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...]

Drink Your Arthritis Risk in Half   Reported June 18, 2008 Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating condition, but is it possible that five glasses of wine per week can reduce the risk of its onset by 50 percent? Yes, in fact, two studies have found just drinking more often, though still in moderation, has positive … [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...]

Knee Osteoarthritis Help Reported November 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies suggest there may be a role for glucosamine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The first study comes from European researchers who randomly assigned 318 patients to receive treatment of glucosamine sulfate soluble powder, acetaminophen three times a day, or a placebo. Patients … [Read more...]

Repairing Rotator Cuffs Reported April 01, 2009 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Torn rotator cuffs don't just happen to professional athletes. Every year, 5 million people visit the doctor with the painful shoulder problem. Even after rehab, there's a high risk of re-injury. A new kind of rotator cuff surgery could change that. Dan McMackin … [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...]

Risk for Heart Failure With Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported February 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In new study, Mayo Clinic researchers found rheumatoid arthritis patients have twice the risk of heart failure, or a weakening of the heart's ability to pump blood, compared to those without … [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...]

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...]

On/Off Switch for Pain Discovered Reported July 24, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those who suffer from chronic pain have a choice: let your life be disrupted by constant pain or take pain medications that can also disrupt your life. Now new research reveals there is a new way to turn off the pain. Chronic … [Read more...]

Motor oil may up arthritis risk 22 September 2005 Occupational exposure to motor oil and similar substances may increase the risk of arthritis, research suggests. Exposure to mineral oils, in particular hydraulic or motor oil, was linked to a 30% increased risk of developing certain forms of rheumatoid arthritis. The … [Read more...]

Antidepressants Help Fibromyalgia Patients Reported January 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows that the use of antidepressants on patients with fibromyalgia, a disease defined by chronic pain, tenderness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties, can reduce pain, sleep disturbances, and improve the depressed mood. According to the American … [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...]

Knee Osteoarthritis Help Reported November 15, 2005    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies suggest there may be a role for glucosamine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The first study comes from European researchers who randomly assigned 318 patients to receive treatment of glucosamine sulfate soluble powder, acetaminophen three times a day, or a placebo. Patients … [Read more...]

Replacing Worn Out Wrists Reported June 10, 2009 PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hip and knee replacements have changed the way many spend their golden years. New wrists may do the same. Now surgeons are successfully replacing joints that were at one time too complicated to remove. Some baby boomers are benefiting from a surgery … [Read more...]