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...]

How COX Inhibitors Cause Heart Problems Reported April 14, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The removal of COX-2 inhibitors from the market has had researchers trying to find out how the drugs cause heart problems. Now they may have an answer. COX-2 inhibitors were developed to be as … [Read more...]

Combo Treatment Best for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported October 31, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study out of the Netherlands suggests early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is best treated more aggressively with a combination of proven drugs. Researchers note treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in recent years has migrated from a simple attempt to alleviate symptoms to … [Read more...]

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Gateway to Other Illnesses Reported September 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You are not in the clear if you suffer from rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammatory condition involving the paranasal sinuses. Those who are affected by CRS are more likely to suffer from other chronic illnesses. A new study suggests patients who suffer from … [Read more...]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Still a MysteryReported January 27, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a review released this week in The Lancet, researchers are searching to uncover what causes chronic fatigue syndrome. Many questions are still unanswered. Chronic fatigue syndrome is not only a difficult ailment to treat -- it's also … [Read more...]

Choosing the Right Arthritis Medication Reported November 14, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are different drug choices for pain available for arthritis patients, but which one is right for which patient? A new study compares two types of painkillers and reveals they have similar risks, but different … [Read more...]

Hope for Childhood Arthritis Reported April 3, 2006 (CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave kids in constant pain, and there hasn’t been an effective treatment ... Until now. … [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...]

Celebrex Halted in Clinical Trial Reported December 17, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The National Cancer Institute has stopped the use of the COX-2 inhibitor Celebrex in a clinical trial because of an increased risk for cardiovascular events associated with its use. Researchers were investigating using Celebrex to prevent colon … [Read more...]

Unlikely Cause of Chronic Pain DiscoveredReported January 31, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research from the United Kingdom reveals what causes ongoing spontaneous pain is undamaged nerve fibers -- not those fibers that are injured. It's an unexpected finding, say researchers from the University of … [Read more...]

Guidelines for Juvenile Arthritis Reported October 5, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For the first time, specific guidelines for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), have been established. A recent study published by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, outlines … [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...]

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...]

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...]

One in six has arthritis, osteoporosis Reported December 17, 2008 About 3.3 million people have arthritis including more than 2000, mostly female, children. The disease affects more than one third of people aged over 65 and more than half of those aged 85 or over, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. … [Read more...]

Prolonged breastfeeding helps prevent rheumatoid arthritis Monday, 4-Nov-2004 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an inflammatory disease of the immune system, is between two and four times more likely to strike women than men. Among women, RA is more likely to develop when reproductive hormonal levels are changing, such as in the first few months following a … [Read more...]

Arthritis drug linked to heart attack Friday, 5 November , 2004 Reporter: David Hardaker MARK COLVIN: Class action lawyers are out in force in the United States over what they're alleging is a cover-up surrounding a commonly used prescription drug. The drug is called Vioxx and is used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and … [Read more...]

Right now, most doctors rely on the way an arthritic's joints look and feel to assess the efficacy of their arthritis treatment. Now, there may be a faster, more precise way to measure joint problems in arthritis patients. Ten-year-old Nikki Fair has been living with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA, for half of her young life. “When I first got diagnosed with JRA, I … [Read more...]

More Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Reported November 15, 2005    (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 the future. TNF inhibitor therapy has often … [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...]

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...]

Does Weather Affect Arthritis Pain? Reported January 11, 2008 With the winter weather biting hard in many parts of the country, you may be one of the many arthritis sufferers who feel that their arthritis pain is influenced by the weather -- specifically, that they experience more arthritis pain on cold, rainy days and less … [Read more...]

Best Approach for Arthritis Reported May 12, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study suggests a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug plus a heartburn medication might be the best strategy for some people with arthritis. According to California investigators, this drug combination can … [Read more...]

Antidepressants Help Fibromyalgia Patients Reported January 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Research shows that the use of antidepressants on patients with fibromyalgia, a disease defined by chronic pain, tenderness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties, can reduce pain, sleep disturbances, and improve the depressed mood. According to the American … [Read more...]

Acne Cream Ingredient Causes Death? Reported January 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who use creams with an ingredient commonly used to treat acne are more likely to die than those who don't, a new study reveals. The Veterans Affairs Topical Tretinoin Chemoprevention (VATTC) Trial began in 1998 to test whether high-dose therapy with … [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...]

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...]