Arthritis News

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Excess Weight Worsens Osteoarthritis  December 6, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--Researchers from Boston University found that progression of osteoarthritis of the knee increased significantly with an increase in weight.However, this effect of weight on the progression was not present in all knees, but was limited to the knees … [Read more...]

Ibuprofen Risks for Osteoarthritis Patients Reported April 5, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People in pain often reach for a common painkiller like ibuprofen. However, a new study reveals the anti-inflammatory drug may be harmful for patients who are at high risk for cardiovascular problems. Cardiology researchers studied osteoarthritis patients who were at … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Exercise a Wash for Knee Pain Reported January 31, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't blame your knee pain on exercise. Physical activity neither hurts nor helps when it comes to knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to researchers. The finding holds true even for people who are overweight. Previous studies have … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]