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Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off Osteoporosis
Title: Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off OsteoporosisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2012 4:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 27, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Eliminate gout, arthritis and fibromyalgia pain FAST with 3 natural home remedies
Anyone experiencing the pain of an acute gout or rheumatoid arthritis attack would sell their soul to get fast relief from the agony. Most drugs take time to build up in the system before relief occurs; and, many of those same drugs cause unacceptable side effects. What...
Source: NaturalNews.com - August 27, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Clinical Notes: OK for RA Drug Reset for Autumn
(MedPage Today) -- Those hoping for approval of a new oral drug for rheumatoid arthritis will have to wait a few months longer, as the FDA has extended its review of tofacitinib. Also this week: a new Afib cryoballoon.
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - August 26, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Oakland Park Animal Hospital Introduces New Cold Laser Therapy
OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Aug. 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oakland Park Animal Hospital announced that they have acquired a new cold laser machine for treating arthritis, inflammation and soft tissue injuries. The new machine uses a Class IV laser to penetrate deep beneath a pet's skin. The energy from this laser increases blood flow and stimulates internal healing. The laser also helps to reduce pain signals and decrease nerve sensitivity. The veterinarian has used cold laser therapy to treat pets in the Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Lazy Lake and Lauderdale Lakes communities.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - August 26, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Updated for the 2013 edition of CMDT: Chapter 20. Musculoskeletal & Immunologic Disorders
In the patient with arthritis, the two clinical clues most helpful for diagnosis are the joint pattern and the presence or absence of extra-articular manifestations. The joint pattern is defined by the answers to three questions: (1) Is inflammation present? (2) How many joints are involved? and (3) What joints are affected? Joint inflammation manifests as redness, warmth, swelling, and morning stiffness of at least 30 minutes' duration. Both the number of affected joints and the specific sites of involvement affect the differential diagnosis (Table 20–1). Some diseases—gout, for example—are characteristically monart...
Source: AccessMedicine Updates - August 24, 2012 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news

Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off Osteoporosis
Experts update guidelines on screening, prevention for women of all ages
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - August 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Radiology, Rheumatology, Nutrition, Preventive Medicine, News, Source Type: news

Pig parasite may help treat autoimmune disorders
BOSTON (Reuters) - If you had a chronic and potentially debilitating condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease, and swallowing the eggs of a pig parasite could help, would you do it?
Source: Reuters: Health - August 24, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

AA's co-founder thought LSD might help cure alcoholics. So what? | John Sutherland
Of course Bill Wilson was wrong, but the real question is whether it is ever legitimate to use a drug to fight a drugSo, we are told, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous seems to have believed, for a while, that LSD might be the royal road to sobriety. Fight a drug with a drug. A hypocrite? No, not really.I remember when I finally plucked up nerve to "share" at an AA "participation meeting". It was a long rambling confession about what a bad person I was. A grizzled old-timer looked across the table at me and said: "This isn't a training for the priesthood, son. It's about not drinking for the next 24 hours." Keep it si...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 24, 2012 Category: Science Authors: John Sutherland Tags: Comment is free Source Type: news

Horizon scanning: Phase 3 development programme announced for sirukumab in rheumatoid arthritis
Source: BioSpace Area: News According to BioSpace, a phase 3 development programme has begun for the investigational human anti-interleukin (IL)-6 monoclonal antibody sirukumab. The trial programme will investigate the use of sirukumab for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The two studies in the phase 3 programme are SIRROUND-T and SIRROUND-D - further details can be found at the link below.
Source: NeLM - News - August 24, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says
Researchers also looked at its effect on stress and inflammation in older adults
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - August 24, 2012 Category: Psychiatry Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Psychiatry, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Alternative Medicine, News, Source Type: news

Janssen Announces Initiation Of Phase 3 Development Program For Sirukumab In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Janssen Biologics (Ireland) announced today it has initiated the Phase 3 development program for sirukumab (CNTO 136) as part of a collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK).
Source: Pharmaceutical Online News - August 23, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

GSK announces start of Phase III programme of sirukumab in rheumatoid arthritis
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) today announced that - as part of their collaboration with Janssen Biologics (Ireland) - the Phase III programme evaluating sirukumab (CNTO 136), a human anti-interleukin (IL)-6 monoclonal antibody in the treatment of patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), has commenced dosing.
Source: GSK news - August 23, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

GlaxoSmithKline, J&J to start rheumatoid arthritis drug trial
(Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Johnson & Johnson's Janssen Biologics said on Thursday they have begun late-stage trial testing of a new treatment for moderately active to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: Reuters: Health - August 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Janssen Announces Initiation Of Phase 3 Development Program For Sirukumab In Rheumatoid Arthritis(Aug 23, 2012)
Cork, Ireland and Spring House, PA (August 23, 2012)
Source: Johnson and Johnson - August 23, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

GSK announces start of Phase III programme of sirukumab in rheumatoid arthritis
Source: GSK news - August 23, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

DogArthritisAspirin.com Launches Information Campaign on Canine...
The website and the campaign seek to inform dog owners about the effects, prevention and treatments for canine arthritis.(PRWeb August 23, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9825097.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 23, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Osteoarthritis Pain Targeted
The research relates to a family of molecules firstly discovered in Melbourne that applied to blood cell development. One of these, granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor or GM-CSF, acts as a messenger between cells acting at a site of inflammation...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 23, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news

A Way to Relieve Pain in Osteoarthritis?A Way to Relieve Pain in Osteoarthritis?
Could treatment of varus thrust relieve pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee? Medscape Rheumatology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 22, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Viewpoint Source Type: news

Our patients’ stories: Helping a teenage athlete stay hip
Jenn Sprung It was another day at field hockey practice for Jenn Sprung. The 14-year-old from Gloversville, NY was running and playing with her team when a sharp pain through her right leg made her stop. “I didn’t think anything of it at first,” she says. Like most teen athletes, Jenn was intent on fixing the problem as soon as possible so she could stay in the game. She rested, iced her hip and started practice again a week later. But the pain got worse. A trip to her pediatrician’s office surprised her with a diagnosis of double trouble: Jenn’s X-rays showed that she had hip dysplasia not just in her right hip...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - August 22, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Andrea Mooney Tags: All posts Our patients’ stories Sports & exercise Teen health (PAO) surgery Child and Adult Hip Preservation Program hip dysplasia peri-acetabular osteotomy Young-Jo Kim Source Type: news

Health Tip: Defining Fibromyalgia
Symptoms typically include widespread pain and tender points
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - August 22, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Rheumatology, FYI, Source Type: news

Nothing Lasts ForeverNothing Lasts Forever
How long can remission actually be maintained in clinical practice? Arthritis Research & Therapy
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 22, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

FDA extends review of Pfizer’s tofacitinib
The US Food and Drug Administration has extended its review of Pfizer's experimental rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medication tofacitinib by three months, delaying its approval past the FDA's deadline of 21 August.
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - August 22, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA issues safety alert on Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium
Source: FDA Area: News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning to consumers about the potential health risks of Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium, marketed as natural dietary supplements for treating arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis, bone cancer, and other conditions. Ongoing laboratory analyses have found that these products contain dexamethasone, diclofenac sodium and methocarbamol which are not listed on the product labels. Furthermore, the FDA has received numerous adverse event reports, including death and stroke, associated with the use of Reumofan Plus since the age...
Source: NeLM - News - August 22, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Silicon-Based Peptide Arrays to Diagnose SLE and MoreSilicon-Based Peptide Arrays to Diagnose SLE and More
The arrays' speed and higher resolution improve proteomics. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

FDA Issues New Safety Alert on Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium
August 21, 2012 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a new warning to consumers about the potential health risks of two products marketed as natural dietary supplements for treating arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis, bone cancer,...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 21, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Diabetes and Arthritis: Is There a Connection?Diabetes and Arthritis: Is There a Connection?
Is arthritis an overlooked complication of diabetes? When arthritis is present, is it likely to limit the activities of diabetic adults? Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Viewpoint Source Type: news

FDA issues new safety alert on Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a new warning to consumers about the potential health risks of two products marketed as natural dietary supplements for treating arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis, bone cancer, and other conditions. The products, Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium, contain several potentially harmful active pharmaceutical ingredients that are not listed on the product labels.
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 21, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Stem-cell therapy holds promise for postinjury arthritis prevention
A novel stem-cell treatment may hold the key to treating osteoarthritis triggered by joint injury, suggest results from an animal study.
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - August 21, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news

Making Sense of Lupus Drug DataMaking Sense of Lupus Drug Data
Dr. Jonathan Kay interviews Dr. Allan Gibofsky on new pharmacotherapeutic data in lupus. Is it time to reconsider 'primary outcomes'? Medscape Rheumatology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Expert Interview Source Type: news

FDA extends review for Pfizer arthritis drug by three months
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration extended by three months its review of Pfizer Inc's experimental rheumatoid arthritis treatment tofacitinib, one of the most promising new drugs in the company's pipeline.
Source: Reuters: Health - August 21, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

New attack on pain caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Medical researchers are working on a new therapy that can potentially control the pain caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 21, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news

U.S. Food And Drug Administration Extends Action Date For Tofacitinib New Drug Application By Three Months
Pfizer Inc. announced recently that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the action date by three months for the New Drug Application (NDA) for tofacitinib, an investigational oral treatment for adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Source: Pharmaceutical Online News - August 21, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gout Linked to Low Levels of Lead
Title: Gout Linked to Low Levels of LeadCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/21/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/21/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 21, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Health Tip: Symptoms of Foot Arthritis
Title: Health Tip: Symptoms of Foot ArthritisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/21/2012 8:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/21/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - August 21, 2012 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

New attack on pain
(University of Melbourne) A research team from the University of Melbourne is working on a new therapy that can potentially control the pain caused by diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 21, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Jab that uses your own cells to ease sore knees
The treatment is being tested in a new clinical trial — the theory is that it will ‘reprogramme’ the immune system in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stem-cell therapy holds promise for postinjury arthritis prevention
A novel stem-cell treatment may hold the key to treating osteoarthritis triggered by joint injury, suggest results from an animal study.
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - August 20, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news

Even low blood lead levels linked to gout risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even relatively low levels of lead in the blood may be linked to an increased risk of gout, a painful form of arthritis, researchers reported Monday.
Source: Reuters: Health - August 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

My tailor-made knee
KEVIN Budd had no idea his footballing talent would leave him with crippling arthritis in his 40s. Even walking became a challenge for the former Manchester City defender because his knee joint was so painful. "Since giving up football I'd got lazy and put on lots of weight," says Kevin, who retired from the game in 1986 and is now a successful businessman.
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Just the tonic...
A PAIN-BUSTING combination of ibuprofen (200mg) and paracetamol (500mg), Nuromol (£2.49 for six tablets or £3.99 for 12) is suitable for migraines, headache, backache, period pain, dental pain, rheumatic and muscular pain, non-serious arthritis, cold and flu symptoms, sore throat and fever. Stockists: Pharmacies nationwide
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Even Low Blood Lead Levels Linked to Gout Risk
Even relatively low levels of lead in the blood may be linked to an increased risk of gout, a painful form of arthritis, researchers reported Monday.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gout, Lead Poisoning
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - August 20, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Arthritis patients prioritize lifestyle intervention research
Most patients believe that research into joint pain should focus on self-management and lifestyle modifications, suggests a UK survey of older individuals with self-reported joint pain.
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - August 20, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news

PREMIER VALUE ARTHRITIS 8 HOUR (Acetaminophen) Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release [Premier Value]
Updated Date: Aug 20, 2012 EST
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 20, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Newer Psoriasis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack Risk for Patients
TNF blockers, other older treatments seemed to cut risk compared to topical meds in study
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology - August 20, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Cardiology, Dermatology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Rheumatology, News, Source Type: news

Arthritis patients prioritize lifestyle intervention research
Most patients believe that research into joint pain should focus on self-management and lifestyle modifications, suggests a UK survey of older individuals with self-reported joint pain.
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - August 19, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news

Lexicon reports positive preliminary results from Phase I studies of LX2931, LX7101
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company, has reported preliminary results from Phase I studies of LX2931 and LX7101 in rheumatoid arthritis patients and glaucoma patients respectively.
Source: Drug Development Technology - August 19, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Rheumatoid arthritis and falls: the influence of disease activity - Böhler C, Radner H, Ernst M, Binder A, Stamm T, Aletaha D, Smolen JS, Köller M.
Objective. To examine the correlation between disease activity of RA and the risk of falling.Methods. Seventy-eight patients were tested. Disease activity was measured with acute-phase reactants, autoantibodies, swollen and tender joint count (SJC28, TJC28...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 18, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

SUNMARK ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER (Acetaminophen) Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release [Sunmark]
Updated Date: Aug 17, 2012 EST
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 17, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news