Arthritis News

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...]

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...]

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel? Reported July 29, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Carpal tunnel is the most commonly reported medical problem in the workplace. Testing for the condition used to involve several doctors appointments and sometimes a painful needle test. But now, diagnosing carpal tunnel just got a whole lot easier. Benjamin … [Read more...]

Heart Problems Higher in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients   Reported June 30, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis have another problem to worry about. A new study finds they are at an increased risk for coronary artery disease and an increased risk of death from heart disease. Several previous studies have shown an increased risk of … [Read more...]

Medication to Blame for Rising Risk of InfectionReported December 22, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows gastric acid-suppressing medications may be to blame for a significant rise in cases in the community of an infection associated with diarrhea. Clostridium difficile infection is most commonly associated with diarrhea … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Easier Thumb Surgery Reported March 20, 2009 PHILADELPHIA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sip your morning coffee. Button your shirt. Check your e-mail. Imagine doing those everyday things without using your thumbs. That's what many Americans with arthritis experience. Now, surgeons are using a new technique to help patients regain their mobility. … [Read more...]

Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk Reported June 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A simple ultrasound test of the heel might be a good way to predict which women are at highest risk for the bone thinning disease osteoporosis. It could also help determine which women don’t have to worry about developing the condition. Swiss researchers tested … [Read more...]

More Evidence Vioxx Increases Heart Risks Reported February 1, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Another study adds to the growing mound of evidence linking the arthritis drug rofecoxib (Vioxx) to an increased risk of heart attack. Researchers publishing in the Annals of … [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...]

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...]

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...]