Arthritis News

Multiple sclerosis is a scary and unpredictable disease. A patient’s own immune system attacks the nervous system, causing numbness, dizziness, and in some cases, paralysis. But a team of researchers at the University of Utah found that human stem cells didn’t just stop symptoms in animals, they reversed them. Rachel Taylor was diagnosed with MS 14 years ago. “It was … [Read more...]

Tai Chi May Ease Arthritis Pain Reported June 04, 2009 June 4, 2009 -- Practicing the traditional Chinese martial art tai chi may reduce arthritis pain and disability. That's according to a new research review, published in the June 15 edition of Arthritis Care & Research. The reviewers pooled data from seven studies. Five of the … [Read more...]

Easing Arthritis With Food Reported September 22, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of arthritis --including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia. For many, medication is not enough. Pain relief can also be found in the foods you eat. “It started in one of my wrists…shooting…shooting pains that wouldn’t … [Read more...]

Exercise could ease Arthritis even without Weight Loss Reported September 27, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Adding another perk to the list of why exercising is beneficial, scientists found that physical activity improves arthritis symptoms even when remaining on a high-fat diet. The insight suggests that excess weight alone isn't what causes the aches and pains of … [Read more...]

New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis? Reported August 19, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being physically active is one of best ways people with arthritis can improve their health, but a new study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine shows that more than half of women and 40 percent of men with arthritis are virtually couch potatoes. … [Read more...]

New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis? Reported May 25, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A powerful pro-inflammatory protein, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), can suppress aspects of inflammation. The identification of the mechanism of how this works could potentially lead to new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. "Prior to this study, TNF has long been known as a potent … [Read more...]

Detecting Arthritis in Kids Sooner Reported May 6, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Detecting juvenile inflammatory arthritis (JIA) may require a two-pronged approach. Sonography with power Doppler combined with physical exams may help doctors make assessments in joint activity and sub-clinical disease, according to new research. JIA is a potentially debilitating … [Read more...]

Relieving Back Pain Without Spinal Fusion Reported April 8, 2011     SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s a pain most of us will experience in our lifetime. Hopefully, you’ll be one of the lucky ones, where bed rest and an aspirin does the trick, but for 46-thousand people each year, their back pain will become debilitating. Now, doctors are relieving the … [Read more...]

Arthritis Drug Could Help Beat Skin Cancer Reported March 28, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire--) There could soon new treatment for one of the most deadly forms of cancer, thanks to a study from the University of East Anglia and Children's Hospital Boston. Melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, affects the pigment cells in skin. More than 10,000 patients every … [Read more...]

Motor Oil For Your Joints Reported February 24, 2011    LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis -- a condition that causes joint fluid to thin out, resulting in bone-on-bone pain. Surgery is invasive and requires a long recovery. Now, a simple injection may help patients, and it comes from an unlikely source. Ion … [Read more...]

Hands Down: Outlasting Arthritis Reported February 24, 2011 Palo Alto, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You need one to open a jar, send a text and simply open a door. Your thumb is a complex maze of bones, muscles, tendons and nerves. About two out of three postmenopausal women will suffer from arthritis in their thumbs, making everyday tasks … [Read more...]

Obesity Worsens Knee Arthritis Reported February 18, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 14 million visits were made to physicians' offices in 2008 by patients with knee problems; could obesity be the underlying factor? One new study found that while weight loss via bariatric surgery may improve knee pain in obese patients with knee … [Read more...]

Hands Down: Outlasting Arthritis Reported February 24, 2011    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You need one to open a jar, send a text and simply open a door. Your thumb is a complex maze of bones, muscles, tendons and nerves. About two out of three postmenopausal women will suffer from arthritis in their thumbs, making everyday tasks painful. Now, a unique procedure allowed … [Read more...]

Cement: The Secret To Fixing Fractures? Reported May 18, 2010 RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 25 million Americans have osteoporosis. It's a condition that makes bones weak and puts patients at risk for dangerous and painful fractures. A new procedure uses cement to heal broken bones in the pelvis. Fifty years ago, this was … [Read more...]

Arthritis: Personalized Knee Implant Offers Relief Reported April 30, 2010 CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a problem that plagues more than 21 million Americans: Osteoarthritis causes cartilage in the joints to break down. When it hits the knees, walking --even standing -- is painful. For the majority of patients, knee replacements … [Read more...]