Arthritis

Longevity and Age Management

Protein discovery brings hope of new treatments for arthritis and osteoporosis

Posted in Arthritis, Bone and Dental, Osteoporosis on Tue September 30, 2008

British researchers have identified a protein that could lead to the development of new treatments for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. ... Continue Reading

Knee arthroscopy ineffective for treatment of arthritis

Posted in Arthritis, Surgery on Thu September 11, 2008

Knee arthroscopy is no more effective at reducing the symptoms of moderate to severe osteoarthritis than non-surgical treatment options, such as medication and physiotherapy, according to results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. ... Continue Reading

Knee arthritis commonplace amongst seniors

Posted in Arthritis, Demographics, Weight and Obesity on Mon September 08, 2008

Study results have shown that nearly half of Americans will have osteoarthritis, a leading cause of disability in the US, in at least one knee by the time they reach 85. ... Continue Reading

Drug 'proven to reduce' arthritis symptoms

Posted in Arthritis, Dietary Supplementation, Osteoporosis on Mon August 04, 2008

The drug 5-Loxin has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis - or degenerative arthritis - following the results of a human study, it has been asserted. ... Continue Reading

Revised rheumatoid arthritis guidelines revealed

Posted in Arthritis, Healthcare and Information, Inflammation, Medications, Musculoskeletal on Wed July 23, 2008

The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has significantly improved in recent years with the combinations of medications and the development of new anti-arthritis drugs proving successful in the management of symptoms. ... Continue Reading

Juicy watermelon can be as miraculous as Viagra

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Arthritis, Men's Health on Fri July 11, 2008

Watermelon produces an effect similar to that of Viagra, researchers say. A slice of juicy watermelon contains citrulline that can trigger the production of a substance that relaxes the body’s blood vessels. A similar effect is produced when a man takes a Viagra pill. ... Continue Reading