Arthritis News

Better Psoriasis Treatment Reported January 20, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Combining a 6 percent salicylic acid gel with tacrolimus ointment is an effective treatment for plaque psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchy, red and thickened skin, … [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...]

Bee Venom Blocks Arthritis Inflammation Reported November 15, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Bees may be of more use to humans than just for honey.A team of investigators in South Korea gave very low doses of bee venom to rats with advanced rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment resulted in dramatic reductions of tissue swelling on affected paws.Researchers then … [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...]

Ibuprofen Risks for Osteoarthritis Patients Reported April 5, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People in pain often reach for a common painkiller like ibuprofen. However, a new study reveals the anti-inflammatory drug may be harmful for patients who are at high risk for cardiovascular problems. Cardiology researchers studied osteoarthritis patients who were at … [Read more...]

Patients Missing Treatment Reported June 06, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers say the majority of patients who’ve had hip and knee replacements aren’t receiving the medicine they need after surgery. Patients can develop blood clots, which is why guidelines recommend taking an antithrombotic drug following the procedure. The study was … [Read more...]

Vioxx Nearly Doubles Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Reported February 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A large prospective trial assessing whether the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx (rofecoxib) could prevent cancer recurrence in colon cancer patients shows that Vioxx nearly doubled the risk of … [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...]

It's a mystery disease. Patients get sick fast, and often their doctors don't know why. About 50,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed with this condition. But it often takes years to find the correct diagnosis, and doctors worry many more could still be suffering. Dina DePriest spends a lot of her time getting checkups these days. It's better than four years … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Acupuncture can Relieve Arthritis in Knee Reported July 8, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Though there is little research on this subject, a growing number of knee osteoarthritis patients are looking to acupuncture to alleviate their pain and discomfort as well as improve joint function. But how long does it work? Researchers at Charite University Medical Center in Germany … [Read more...]

Placebos Don't Make Chronic Fatigue Patients Feel Better Reported March 28, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Controversy exists among both doctors and patients as to whether chronic fatigue syndrome is primarily psychological or physiological. But whatever the case may be, new research shows these patients need real drugs … [Read more...]

Walk Right for Arthritis Reported December 10, 2009 CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Osteoarthritis affects 27-million Americans. It costs the U.S. economy nearly 128-billion dollars every year in medical care, lost wages and productivity. Right now, the only real cure is a joint replacement. Doctors are trying to change that by making a change … [Read more...]