Better Asthma Control With Allergists Reported November 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You may be able to better control your asthma if you're seeing an allergist. New research shows asthma patients who go to an allergist have fewer asthma control problems and less severe asthma than those seeing a primary care physician for the condition. Kaiser-Permanente researchers … [Read more...]
Asthma Affects Behavior in Kids
Asthma Affects Behavior in Kids Reported February 07, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When treating a child with asthma, there may be more to consider than just the respiratory condition. A new study reveals a connection between asthma and behavioral problems. The study, published in this month's Pediatrics, … [Read more...]
Asthma may Double Risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
Asthma may Double Risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Reported May 19, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from asthma have at least double the risk for contracting invasive pneumococcal disease than people without asthma do, according to a new study. Invasive … [Read more...]
Fitness News
Artificial Lung Saves Lives Reported August 20, 2007 TORONTO, Canada (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) About 20 percent of people who need a lung transplant will die waiting for one. Unlike damaged kidneys or hearts, doctors say its very difficult to keep injured lungs working long enough to get a transplant. Now, a recent medical innovation could change the fate of patients … [Read more...]
Antibiotics Prescribed Unnecessarily for Acute Bronchitis
Antibiotics Prescribed Unnecessarily for Acute Bronchitis Reported November 16, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When you have bronchitis, chances are your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic. Now researchers say, "Not so fast." A new study from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond reveals there is no evidence to support … [Read more...]
Fitness News : Antibiotics, Dogs Linked to Asthma
Antibiotics, Dogs Linked to Asthma Reported June 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Exposure to lots of germs may be just what the doctor ordered to keep your child from developing asthma. A new study links early antibiotic use to an increased risk of asthma, while exposure to a dog appears to lessen a child's asthma risk. Researchers from the University of Manitoba and McGill … [Read more...]
Antibiotic Found to Relieve Asthma
Antibiotic Found to Relieve Asthma Reported April 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma sufferers may get relief from an unlikely source, an antibiotic. A new study shows the antibiotic telithromycin can shorten asthma attack patients' recovery time by three days, as well as reduce symptoms and … [Read more...]
Americans Living Longer Thanks to Cleaner Air
Americans Living Longer Thanks to Cleaner AirReported January 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Americans can thank fresh air for increasing their life spans. Over recent decades, the average life expectancy in 51 cities across the United States increased by almost three years. Five months of that time is thanks to cleaner air. "Such a significant increase in … [Read more...]
Allergy Drops
Allergy DropsReported August 11, 2009 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's that time of year again -- when allergies wreak havoc on those who want to enjoy the outdoors. Between 40 million and 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Traditional treatment with over-the-counter or prescription meds and allergy shots work for some, but for others, relief is still … [Read more...]
Allergies Take an Emotional Toll, too
Allergies Take an Emotional Toll, tooReported March 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sneezing, itching and watery eyes. Allergies can do more than just make you feel lousy physically -- they can also take their toll on you emotionally. A new Harris Interactive phone survey finds 62 percent of allergy sufferers say their allergies affect their … [Read more...]
Allergies, Asthma and Wealth
Allergies, Asthma and WealthSeptember 17, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children in richer nations are more likely to have allergy-related asthma than their counterparts in poorer nations. Researchers arrived at that conclusion after studying more than 50,000 kids from 22 countries, ranging from wealthy European nations to poor nations in … [Read more...]
Allergies and Sleep Disruption
Allergies and Sleep DisruptionReported December 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Allergy sufferers often complain of bothersome nasal blockages, but those allergies alone don't account for increased risk of nighttime breathing problems. A stuffy nose can lead to trouble sleeping, which in turn can lead to daytime drowsiness. Researchers at the University of … [Read more...]
All Asthma Devices Created Equal
All Asthma Devices Created Equal Reported January 11, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows all aerosolized medication delivery systems, or inhalers, are equally effective when used properly. Researchers say patient education on how to use them is key to control asthma and other respiratory conditions. For the first time, the American … [Read more...]
Air Pollutant Mimics Cigarette Smoke
Air Pollutant Mimics Cigarette SmokeReported August 18, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have discovered something in the air that could be as dangerous as cigarette smoke. Researchers at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge uncovered a long-lasting free radical in the air that could explain why 10 to 15 percent of lung cancers are diagnosed in … [Read more...]
Acid Reflux Treatment Does Not Improve Asthma
Acid Reflux Treatment Does Not Improve AsthmaReported April 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While symptoms of asthma and acid reflux often overlap, treating acid reflux may not help asthma patients feel better. New research from the Ohio State Universitys Medical Center finds a common treatment for acid reflux among asthmatics doesnt actually improve their … [Read more...]
Young and Arthritic
Young and Arthritic Reported October 13, 2009 CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Arthritis is no longer your grandparent's disease. Doctors are seeing younger patients come into their offices with stiffness and joint pain. Pro athletes like Pete Rose, Ken Griffey and Lebron James know injury is just part of the game. But when Todd Bonnell was … [Read more...]
Walk Right for Arthritis
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...]
Vioxx Nearly Doubles Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
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...]
Once-a-month drug to combat the shattering effect of osteoporosis
Once-a-month drug to combat the shattering effect of osteoporosis September 21, 2005 THE blight of osteoporosis, the crippling brittle bone disease that contorts the body and causes fractures from the slightest fall, may be lessened for millions of … [Read more...]
Transplant for Chronic Knee Pain
Transplant for Chronic Knee Pain Reported January 05, 2009 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty-one-million Americans live with some kind of joint pain that makes everyday jobs excruciating. A joint replacement is an option, but younger people in pain will need two or three over their lifetimes. One doctor found a more permanent solution that … [Read more...]
Total Ankle Replacement
Total Ankle Replacement Reported May 28, 2008 CLEVELAND, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One-point-three million Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis. The pain can be excruciating. Now, there's a brand new implant that can help these people walk pain free. Beverly McFarland has had 10 surgeries because of painful rheumatoid arthritis. Now she's … [Read more...]
Thermal Scans Detect Arthritis Sooner
Thermal Scans Detect Arthritis Sooner Reported March 2, 2005 DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A device developed to scan computer circuit boards for defects is now being used to detect early signs of arthritis. New technology gives Tina Hight a chance to see something a normal X-ray can't. Using thermal … [Read more...]
Targeting Arthritis
Targeting Arthritis Reported June 24, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Despite some controversy over its effectiveness, a new study supports the recommendation by the European League Against Rheumatism for the use of steroid injections to treat hip osteoarthritis (OA). OA affects about 21 million Americans and … [Read more...]
Motor oil may up arthritis risk
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...]
Drink Your Arthritis Risk in Half
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...]
Supplement May Ease Arthritis
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...]
Stronger Quads Protect Against Knee Osteoarthritis
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...]
Steroids Boost Joint Health in RA
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...]
Stem Cells to Fight Muscle Aging
Stem Cells to Fight Muscle Aging Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study on mice shows stem cells may be able to stop the effects of aging on muscles, which could prevent conditions like muscle atrophy and Parkinsons disease. Adult stem cells in muscles have a receptor called Notch that, when activated, tells them to … [Read more...]
Stem Cells Repair Osteoarthritis Damage
Stem Cells Repair Osteoarthritis Damage Reported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A partially derived stem cell that can be produced in large enough numbers to be a realistic treatment for osteoarthritis has been discovered in adult cartilage by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales, UK. The partially derived cell, also called a … [Read more...]
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