Younger women more apt to have breast cancer recurReported March 24, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study confirms that women with breast cancer who are 35 years old or younger are more likely than older women to have their cancer come back after treatment. The study also shows that the likelihood of recurrence in younger breast cancer patients is influenced by … [Read more...]
Orthopedics News
Fitness News : Women Fitness>The Sting of Back Pain: Do You Really Need Back Surgery?
The Sting of Back Pain: Do You Really Need Back Surgery? Reported November 9, 2005 LEBANON, N.H. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the North American Spine Society, 22 percent of Americans have difficulty driving because of back pain; 31 percent have difficulty just lying in bed; and 32 percent say they can't lift heavy objects because of chronic pain in their … [Read more...]
Drug Cuts Fracture Risk in Prostate Cancer Survivors
Drug Cuts Fracture Risk in Prostate Cancer Survivors Reported August 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twice-yearly treatment with denosumab, a new targeted therapy to stop bone loss, increased bone density and prevented spinal fractures in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer, according to an international research study. … [Read more...]
Growing New Knees
Growing New Knees Reported May 15, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's that painful pop or snap more than 80,000 Americans hear every year. ACL tears often mean surgery to repair cartilage and months of rehab, but even that doesn't always ease the pain. The answer for knee injuries may be growing in the lab. Lisa Groom takes on the San Francisco hills with … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness> Knee Osteoarthritis Help
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. … [Read more...]
New Osteoporosis Drug not as Cost-Effective
New Osteoporosis Drug not as Cost-Effective Reported June 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new osteoporosis drug may cost you. New research finds teriparatide (brand name Forteo) is not cost-effective compared to alendronate (brand name Fosamax), the most commonly prescribed osteoporosis medication. The study, from Stanford University School of Medicine in California, … [Read more...]
Saving Younger Knees
Saving Younger Knees Reported August 19, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people take about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. In the average lifetime, that's 115,000 miles. Most cars wear out by then -- so why shouldn't your knees? More than 400,000 people will need knee replacements this year, but before Gen X'ers go for the total … [Read more...]
Facial Fractures Speak Volumes
Facial Fractures Speak Volumes Reported January 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows women suffering from domestic abuse have patterns of facial injury that are distinguishably different than other facial injuries. This information could help doctors identify women suffering from domestic abuse and encourage them to get help. An … [Read more...]
Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk
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 dont have to worry about developing the condition. Swiss researchers tested the … [Read more...]
Second double hand transplant in Spain
Second double hand transplant in SpainNovember 22, 2007 The Hospital La Fe in Valencia City has carried out Spain’s second bilateral hand forearm transplant. The donor for the 29 year old patient was a teenager, aged just 15. Surgeon Pedro Cavadas, who carried out the first transplant on 47 year old Alba at the end of last year – in … [Read more...]
Custom Ankle Replacements
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 … [Read more...]
Less than half of women with osteoporosis take calcium, vitamin D
Less than half of women with osteoporosis take calcium, vitamin D Reported September 23, 2008 New research presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 30th Annual Meeting in Montreal highlighted differences in attitudes towards osteoporosis supplementations. Researchers evaluated treatment knowledge among 383 women aged 50 years and older with … [Read more...]
Ibuprofen Effective Pain Killer for Kids With Broken Arms
Ibuprofen Effective Pain Killer for Kids With Broken Arms Reported August 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with arm fractures fared as well with ibuprofen as they did with acetaminophen with codeine, according to a new study. Amy Drendel, D.O., assistant professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and … [Read more...]
Shot of Alcohol Eases Foot Pain
New Hernia Repair Technique has Athletes Recovering Sooner Reported July 16, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tension-free mesh, along with standard rehabilitation, seems to be the key to getting athletes with sports hernias back to competition sooner. New research released at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American … [Read more...]
Relieving Chronic Back and Leg Pain
Relieving Chronic Back and Leg Pain Reported March 17, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sixty-five-million Americans live each day with chronic back or leg pain. Many of them opt to have surgery to fuse their spine and relieve the pain. But in the process, they lose their ability to move properly. Most people don't enjoy spring cleaning. … [Read more...]
Study: MRIs Linked to Unnecessary Surgeries
Study: MRIs Linked to Unnecessary Surgeries Reported October 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to new research, patients reporting new low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if treated in an area with a higher-than-average concentration of MRI machines. Previous studies have found increased surgery rates don't improve patient outcomes. … [Read more...]
Total knee replacement surgery can boost mobility in elderly
Total knee replacement surgery can boost mobility in elderlyReported June 26, 2009 Washington, June 26: Total knee replacement surgery can significantly improve physical functioning and motor skills of older patients with osteoarthritis, according to Duke researchers. The study showed that recipients of total knee replacements experienced 17.5pct increase in mobility, a … [Read more...]
Back Surgery Doesn’t Live up to Expectations
Back Surgery Doesn't Live up to Expectations Reported June 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surgeons may be leading some back surgery patients down a primrose path, find researchers who compared surgeons' predictions of success with actual patient outcomes. Results show 99 percent of doctors believed surgery would provide at least moderate improvement for people with low … [Read more...]
Drug Heals Broken Bones
Drug Heals Broken Bones Reported April 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved for the treatment of osteoporosis is healing broken bones with stem cells. Since 2002, teriparatide (Forteo) has been used to treat osteoporosis, but scientists have discovered a new use for the drug in helping bones repair fractures -- particularly in … [Read more...]
Growing Up With Magnets
Growing Up With Magnets Reported May 18, 2009 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost 1,000 people find out they have bone cancer every year, and the majority of them are children. The disease makes growing up a painful experience, with dozens of surgeries. Now magnets are helping kids keep their limbs and grow up without pain. He swings, slides and kicks just like any … [Read more...]
Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Breast Cancer
Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Breast Cancer Reported June 11, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug approved for osteoporosis prevention and treatment may also prevent breast and other types of cancer. A study at the University of California at San Diego found post-menopausal women who took the drug raloxifene (Evista) were 55 percent less … [Read more...]
Searching for a Cure for Clubfoot
Searching for a Cure for Clubfoot Reported March 16, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in every 1,000 babies are born with clubfoot. The common deformity causes feet to turn in, sometimes making it impossible to walk. Researchers are unraveling the mystery behind the condition, and a genetic discovery is opening the door to new … [Read more...]
To Splint or not to Splint: Docs Disagree
To Splint or not to Splint: Docs Disagree Reported April 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although splints and plaster casts both get the job done when it comes to minor wrist fractures in kids, theres disagreement about which is the safer method. A review on several studies on the topic has doctors on opposite sides of the Atlantic on opposing sides … [Read more...]
Fast Back Pain Relief
Fast Back Pain Relief Reported April 16, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No more aching back! A new, minimally invasive procedure provides the same relief for back pain as traditional, painful treatment that takes months to recover from. Ten million adults suffer from chronic back pain and one million seek a surgical fix every year. But … [Read more...]
Helping Knees Heal Themselves
Helping Knees Heal Themselves Reported May 16, 2008 COLUMBIA, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Torn cartilage in the knee can be painful and often times difficult to repair, but a new device is helping those hard to treat tears heal themselves. Tackling, pivoting, cutting. Playing college football is hard on the body. Starting right guard, number 78, … [Read more...]
Low Back Pain? Take the Belt off!
Low Back Pain? Take the Belt off! Reported April 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- At any given time, 31 million Americans are suffering from low back pain. It's a common problem, especially for people in professions that require heavy lifting. Many people attempt to remedy their lower back pain by wearing lumbar or lower back supports -- the large … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Women Fitness>Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease
Lifestyle Changes may Prevent Disease Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Preventing some of the most common causes of death and disability in America may be easier than we think. According to Dr. Walter Willett, chairman of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, simple dietary and lifestyle changes could do the trick. In a talk … [Read more...]
Space Age Back Healing
Space Age Back Healing Reported September 09, 2009 EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chiropractors aren't just for adults anymore. Nearly 2 million kids in the United States saw a chiropractor last year, looking for help with everything from back pain to asthma. Now, space age technology is creating a new twist on treatments for smaller … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled Reported October 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or she currently receives. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends double the currently recommended amount of vitamin D for kids. Authors detailed in a recent … [Read more...]
Shot of Alcohol Eases Foot Pain
ACL Patients get More Bang for Their Buck With Lightweight BracesReported July 13, 2007 (ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tearing an anterior cruciate ligament can be a painful experience, and it usually requires extensive surgical reconstruction. Though surgery can be expensive, researchers report a patient's recovery … [Read more...]
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