Statins for Rheumatoid ArthritisReported January 30, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers from Jichi Medical School in Tochigi, Japan, are studying whether statins could be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Statins are a class of drugs used mostly to treat high cholesterol. Recently, they have been … [Read more...]

Statins Fall Short in Breast Cancer Prevention Reported February 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They've been hailed as miracle drugs for the heart, but statins aren't getting rave reviews when it comes to cancer prevention. A new study conducted in mice suggests these drugs, which lower cholesterol, have little or no effect on warding off … [Read more...]

Risks and Benefits of COX-2 Inhibitors Reported January 25, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new group of studies adds to the growing body of medical literature about the cardiovascular risks that may be associated with certain pain relievers. A trial including 65 centers in seven countries evaluated … [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...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Linked to Shingles? Reported February 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Medications frequently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis appear to be associated with an increased risk for herpes zoster, a painful infection also known as shingles that is characterized by blisters, according to a new study. Some previous … [Read more...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: Latest and Greatest -- Web ColumnReported November 30, 2005 By Harriet Edleson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For the more than 2 million who Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, there are new ways to treat its symptoms and slow down the progression of the autoimmune … [Read more...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Women's Disease? Reported January 16, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that can cause chronic pain in the joints, preys more often on women than on men. It also impairs women more severely. New research conducted in 25 countries internationally shows women with rheumatoid … [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...]

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...]

Reversing Scleroderma Reported June 30, 2006 BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If a disease threatened your life, but there was a 50-percent chance you would die from the treatment, would you try it? Here's one woman who did. Scleroderma is a disease that causes the skin and organs to harden as if … [Read more...]

A study reveals taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- an anti-malarial drug -- may reduce the risk of developing diabetes in rheumatoid arthritis patients. HCQ has been a tried and true inexpensive treatment for autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), for years. Now, researchers from the University of Pittsburg report the benefits of taking it are better than ever. … [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...]

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...]

Relieving Chronic Hip Pain Reported December 05, 2008 SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with chronic hip pain can't even get into a car without wincing. A new approach to surgery repairs the hip instead of replacing it. It's putting patients on the fast track to recovery. At 34, Sarah Harris found out hip problems can hit at … [Read more...]

Relief for Fibromyalgia Reported April 13, 2005 CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Fibromyalgia is a painful, chronic disease affecting 3 million to 6 million Americans. There is no cure or FDA-approved treatment for it. But researchers have found an old drug that seems to relieve the pain. Karen … [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...]

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...]

Treat Pain With Sugar  Reported October 26, 2005 By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A little sugar can help reduce chronic pain. No, this isn't the sugar you'll find in ice cream or soda pop, but it does have a sweet effect on pain conditions like fibromyalgia. Researchers at the Annapolis Research Center for Effective CFS/Fibromyalgia … [Read more...]

Pain Isn’t Just a Symptom of Arthritis Reported October 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom, it’s a damaging part of the disease itself. According to a new study, pain signals originate in arthritic joints and the … [Read more...]

More Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Reported November 15, 2005 More Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limitation in the motion and function of multiple joints. The disease affects nearly 1 million Americans and is expected to affect many more in … [Read more...]

One-Two Punch for Arthritis Reported April 11, 2005 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Pain, stiffness and misery is how about 70 million adults, or one in three, live each day. They suffer from arthritis, and while medications may help, some can pose serious risks. Now researchers say the right diet … [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...]

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...]

NSAIDs Don’t Relieve Knee Pain Reported November 24, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Popping over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills, such as aspirin, Motrin or prescription drugs like Celebrex, won’t do much to relieve knee pain associated with osteoarthritis, report investigators who analyzed the results of 23 studies comparing the drugs to … [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...]

New Relief for Psoriasis Reported February 8, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who suffer from the distressing skin disease psoriasis may soon have a new treatment option. Researchers report good success for an drug called interleukin-12/23 monoclonal antibody. In a study comparing various doses of … [Read more...]

There's new hope for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating chronic inflammatory disease. Researchers published their findings early in an online edition of The Lancet. Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, studied three new drugs to test their efficacy as stand-alone treatments or as combination therapies with existing treatments. The … [Read more...]

Same Treatment, new Approach for Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported September 5, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study reveals there may be a more effective way to deliver drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers from the University of California, San Diego. The study reveals the very same … [Read more...]

Statins May Increase Arthritis Risk in Elderly Women Tuesday, February 1, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor and Pravachol, appears to be associated with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis of the hip in elderly women, … [Read more...]

People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis tend to walk less than other people, but their heart health would improve if they'd spent more time walking, according to a new report. Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease, the authors explain in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, but little is known about energy … [Read more...]