Eating cherries lowers risk of gout attacks by 35 percent
05 OCT 2012 A new study found that patients with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who…
Chondroitin sulfate improves hand function, relieves morning stiffness caused by osteoarthritis
Public release date: 6-Sep-2011 Clinical trial shows supplement is safe therapeutic option for OA suffers New research shows that chondroitin sulfate significantly decreased pain and improved hand function in patients…
Study finds high levels of vitamin D needed for bone density drugs to work
Public release date: 6-Jun-2011 To fully optimize a drug therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mineral density (BMD), patients should maintain vitamin D levels above the limits recently recommended by…
No public documented data on the recent claim Glucosamine Ineffective for joints
HRR: As far as we can tell, No peer protocol was followed. A quick investigation with a few screen shots and links. Researchers take note, we cannot review a study…
Study finds evidence of nerve damage in around half of fibromyalgia patients
Contact: Mike Morrison mdmorrison@partners.org 617-724-6425 Massachusetts General Hospital Small study could lead to identification of treatable diseases for some with chronic pain syndrome About half of a small group of…
Study finds evidence of nerve damage in around half of fibromyalgia patients
Contact: Mike Morrison mdmorrison@partners.org 617-724-6425 Massachusetts General Hospital Small study could lead to identification of treatable diseases for some with chronic pain syndrome About half of a small group of…
Sugary soft drinks linked to increased risk of gout in men
Public release date: 31-Jan-2008 Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly associated with an increased risk of gout in men, finds a study published on…
The prevalence and impact of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States
Public release date: 2-Jan-2008 The National Arthritis Data Workgroup was formed to provide a single source of national data on various rheumatic conditions. Supported by the National Institutes of…
The widening mortality gap between people with rheumatoid arthritis and the general population
Public release date: 29-Oct-2007 Life expectancy for RA patients has not improved over the past 4 decades, finds Mayo Clinic study, indicating urgent need for improved intervention strategies Researchers compared…
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