Arthritis

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...]

New Hope for Gout Sufferers Reported November 14, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gout is caused from high levels of serum uric acid in the bloodstream and affects more than 5 million Americans. Until recently, the only treatment for gout, allopurinol (Zyloprim), was associated with less than average results. But a recent study shows a new drug is superior in combating the … [Read more...]

Knee Osteoarthritis Help Reported November 15, 2005    (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two new studies suggest there may be a role for glucosamine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The first study comes from European researchers who randomly assigned 318 patients to receive treatment of glucosamine sulfate soluble powder, acetaminophen three times a day, or a placebo. Patients … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Gene Therapy for Arthritis Reported June 7, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows gene therapy is possible and safe to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh conducted the world’s first human study of gene therapy on patients with rheumatoid … [Read more...]

Linking Fibromyalgia to the Brain Reported November 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fibromyalgia patients may finally have some answers as to what causes their disease. Researchers in France used single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients with … [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...]

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...]

Steroids Boost Joint Health in RA Reported January 25, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking low-dose steroids in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is probably a good idea. Researchers who looked at 15 clinical trials conclude adding steroid therapy to standard rheumatoid arthritis drugs in the first two … [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...]

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...]

Gleevec for Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported September 18, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For many years, only the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could be treated and not the deterioration of the joints caused by inflammation. Now, researchers report a new way to stop the progression of the disease. … [Read more...]

New study shows that patients in the UAE experience one-year delay in diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis Reported February 01, 2008 (Dubai Health & News) In a recent study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, a leading European journal, as well as Clinical Rheumatology, doctors from the Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ) showed that patients in the UAE had … [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...]

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...]

Stronger Quads Protect Against Knee Osteoarthritis Reported November 16, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A few more squats and lunges at the gym could keep your knees in tip top shape. A new study suggests stronger quadriceps muscles -- leg muscles in the upper thigh -- can help protect against the cartilage loss … [Read more...]