Cone offers relief to women with arthritic knees
For women with arthritis of the knees, going to the bathroom can be an excruciating exercise, but a new study suggests that...
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U.S. advisers call for new medical device regime
An advisory group said the U.S. fast-track approval process for medical devices is fatally flawed and should be replaced,...
"Jumper's knee" most common in volleyball
For weekend athletes, volleyball may carry the biggest risk of the tendon injury known as "jumper's knee," a new study suggests....
Teflon component linked to arthritis
High blood levels of a man-made chemical used in non-stick coatings were associated with a raised risk of arthritis in a...
US FDA staff: Novartis gout drug data 'complicated'
A Novartis AG medicine reduced pain from gout but also appeared to raise the chances of serious infections and other problems,...
Pain drugs' safety for heart patients doubted again
Heart disease patients who chronically use painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen might face an increased risk of suffering...
Why do pro skiers get knee injuries?
A turning, off-balance skier leaning backwards is a recipe for knee disaster, according to a new report from a panel of sports...
Does aspirin cut deaths? New study clouds picture
Despite a lot of excitement about aspirin, scientists can't seem to agree on whether the drug helps healthy people live longer....
Deaths in Pfizer arthritis trial under microscope
Four deaths during a study of Pfizer's new rheumatoid arthritis pill will be pored over at a medical meeting in London this...
Novartis drug gives pain relief in gouty arthritis
Novartis AG's gout treatment hopeful gives patients better pain relief and significantly cuts the risk of new attacks, two...
Finger length linked to men's risk of knee injury
"Manly" hands might signal an increased risk of suffering a knee injury, if a new study is correct. The study, of more than...
Bayer starts selling quick-release aspirin
German drugmaker Bayer has released a souped-up version of Bayer aspirin that the company says relieves pain twice as fast...
Heart scans tied to 'evidence-free' treatment: study
When symptom-free people have heart scans to look for clogged arteries, they can end up with overtreatment and side effects,...
Even a few pain pills may be unsafe in heart disease
Some anti-inflammatory painkillers are known to increase heart risks, and new findings from more than 83,000 people suggest...
Aspirin, other meds linked to stomach bleeding risks
People taking low doses of aspirin to protect their heart may be at risk for stomach bleeding, and those taking both aspirin...
Ibuprofen users show lower Parkinson's disease risk
People who regularly use ibuprofen to ease their aches and pains may be less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those...
Study questions benefit of home knee electrotherapy
A therapy that delivers low-intensity electrical stimulation to arthritic knee joints may not be an effective way to ease...
U.S. pharmacist mistake puts a pregnancy at risk
A pharmacist in the United States mistakenly sold a pregnant woman a powerful anti-cancer drug that may cause birth defects...
Hand splints may ease arthritis pain
Hand splints to steady achy joints may ease the pain for people who suffer from degenerative arthritis, the most common joint...
Flat feet tied to knee pain in older adults
Older adults with "flat feet" may be more likely than those with higher arches to have chronic knee pain, a new study suggests....
Scientists find inflammation immune cell switch
Scientists have found a protein that acts as a "master switch" to determine whether certain white blood cells will boost...
Analysis shows heart, stroke risk of pain drugs
Common painkillers such as ibuprofen and diclofenac as well as branded pain drugs from Pfizer Inc, Merck & Co Inc and Novartis...
Which painkillers are safest for the elderly?
A type of pain medicine long believed to be relatively safe for older adults appears to come with more risks than other,...
Vioxx harmful even after patients stopped taking it
Merck's withdrawn painkiller Vioxx may have continued to cause blood clots and perhaps deaths even after patients dropped...
Study finds daily aspirin cuts many cancer risks
Taking low doses of aspirin can reduce the risk of many kinds of cancer, scientists said on Tuesday, and the evidence is...
Arthritis drug less effective for obese patients
Obese adults with rheumatoid arthritis may be less likely than thinner people to respond to some of the newer medications...
Omega-3's linked to a lower risk of gum disease
People who consume a good amount of omega-3's -- the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish -- may have a lower risk...
Aspirin may boost prostate cancer treatment: study
Cheap, easy-to-take aspirin tablets may help men being treated for prostate cancer live longer, U.S. researchers reported...
Low-dose aspirin lowers colon cancer risk: study
Low doses of aspirin taken to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes can also lower the risk of colon cancer, British...
Sleep problems common in arthritis patients
Arthritis can substantially worsen the quality of a person's sleep, particularly when pain isn't well controlled or patients...
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