Arthritis

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...]

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...]

Arthritis Drug Linked to Lymphomas Reported November 24, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--A new study helps explain why a drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and polio increases the risk of lymphoma linked to the Epstein-Barr virus.The authors explain Epstein-Barr is a common virus, present in about 90 percent of the adult population. The virus sets up … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Genetic Link? Reported September 06, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating condition affecting between one and two percent of the U.S. population. To date, doctors are not able to predict in whom RA will develop, but researchers have found a link to a genetic mutation in … [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...]

Acupuncture in addition to drug treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee is more effective than drug treatment alone, shows new research out of Spain. Osteoarthritis of the knee is very common, affecting almost one-tenth of the population over age 50. The study authors explain that osteoarthritis is an incurable illness, so treatment is aimed at improving patients' quality of … [Read more...]