admin on Jul 19 2011 | Filed under: General Foot & Health Care, Health News and Research
A recent study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has found a connection between flavonoids and bone health. Flavonoids are a group of bioactive chemicals found synthesized by plants. Over 3000 Scottish women were surveyed on their food intakes and flavonoid intake was estimated based on specific fruit and vegetable intake as evaluated [...]
admin on Apr 13 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Plantar fasciitis is the tearing, inflammation and eventual degeneration of the plantar fascia, a thick, fibrous band in the bottom of the foot. Pain under the bottom of the heel at the first step in the morning is the most characteristic sign of plantar fasciitis. The pain is due to tearing of the fascia and [...]
admin on Mar 31 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Gout is a painful joint condition caused by elevated levels of uric acid which result in the deposition of needle like crystals in the joints. The uric acid precipitates in the coolest areas of the body, which makes the great toe a common areas for gouty attacks. Gout is more common in men than women, [...]
admin on Mar 30 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds two bisphosphonates, Fosamax and Reclast, safe and effective for the treatment of osteoporosis. Some studies have prompted concern about the increased risk of a rare fracture near the hip with the use of these bone building drugs. A secondary analysis of data from [...]
admin on Mar 24 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Researchers at the Hospital of China Medical University in Shenyang successfully treated plantar warts with local hyperthermia, using an infrared heat-producing device. Fifty four patients were divided into two groups, a treatment group and a sham group. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Mar 12 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
On March 9th, 2010, the FDA approved Botox specifically for use to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the fingers, wrist and elbow. Spasticity can be common after traumatic brain injuries, stroke or in individuals with advanced multiple sclerosis. Botox works by causing a temporary paralysis of the spastic muscle, which increases flexibility of [...]
admin on Mar 10 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Two recent studies found effective treatment options for psoriasis patients who did not respond to Enbrel. The drug Enbrel is a commonly used treatment for people with moderate to advanced psoriasis. The results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Mar 04 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Thirty four preschool children were divided into two groups based on weight, as determined by body mass index. Their plantar pressures were measured when walking and it was found that overweight children had significantly larger contact areas and generated larger forces on the bottom of their feet, as well their heel, midfoot and forefoot. The [...]
admin on Mar 03 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Obese children sustain more leg, ankle and foot injuries than nonobese children a new study has found. In the study, which will be published in Pediatrics next month, researchers at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center evaluated electronic medical records of children aged 3 to 14 years who were seen in the emergency department for [...]
admin on Feb 26 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A new study in the Journal of Dermatology evaluated the safety and effectiveness of Ciclopirox antifungal nail laquer for the treatment of mild to moderate fungal toenails. Thirty-six patients with onychomycosis (toenail fungus) were treated once daily for 9 months with ciclopirox. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Feb 25 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A new study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery evaluated overuse ankle injuries in eighteen professional Irish dancers. Each dancer filled out a foot and ankle questionnaire and the dancer’s right ankle was evaluated with an MRI. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Feb 18 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Previous research suggests that the use of NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen) may help protect against the development of skin cancer. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Jan 15 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
The results of a new study, published in this week’s edition of the New England Journal of Medicine found Stelara™ to be more effective than Enbrel® in the treatment of psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease characterized by the build-up of dead skin cells, resulting in plaques and scales on the elbows, knees and scalp. [...]
admin on Jan 14 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A new study finds that Vitamin D with calcium supplementation significantly reduces fracture risk, but Vitamin D supplementation alone does not offer much protection. Researchers from Queen’s Medical Center is Nottingham, England evaluated seven randomized, controlled trials with using Vitamin D with calcium or using Vitamin D alone to prevent fracture risk. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Jan 12 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
The anti-inflammatory medication Celebrex ® (celecoxib) may be useful in treating one of the more common types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma. Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Oakland Research Institute assessed the effects of Celebrex ® on the development of basal cell carcinoma in 60 patients with basal cell nevus syndrome in a [...]
admin on Jan 06 2010 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A recent study in PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation found running in shoes (shod running), compared to running barefoot, increased torque on both the knees and hips. The authors concluded that runners experiencing increased rotational forces at the knee may be more prone to the development of knee osteoarthritis. Social Bookmarking OptionsBlinklistBloglinesBlogmarksDiggdel.icio.usFacebookFurlMa.gnoliaNewsVineRedditStumbleUponTechnorati
admin on Dec 30 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) is the surgical repair of articular cartilage by transplanting cartilage cells into a joint. Chondrocytes are cartilage cells which produce and maintain cartilage. The first step is to sample the cartilage from the joint and isolate the chondrocytes. The chondrocytes are then sent to a lab to grow for 4-6 weeks. [...]
admin on Nov 23 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh found that high impact sports increase bone mineral density in older athletes. Although it is well known that weight bearing exercise and impact activities increase bone mineral density and help prevent osteoporosis, little research has been done on older athletes. This study evaluated 560 athletes competing in [...]
admin on Nov 11 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A new study from Loyola University found that tennis players who specialize early in a single sport are more prone to injury. The researchers analyzed 519 players in 3,366 U.S. junior tennis matches. The players started playing tennis at an average of 6 years of age, started competing at 9 years of age and started [...]
admin on Nov 09 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A Morton’s neuroma is an inflamed, thickened nerve in the ball of the foot. The common symptoms are pain, tingling and numbness in the ball of the foot and shooting to the 2nd and 3rd toes. It’s common to experience a feeling of walking on a lump or bunched up sock. Common treatments include rest, [...]
admin on Nov 05 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
A recent study found that restless leg syndrome, RLS, may be more common in women and Caucasians. Women are more likely to have the symptoms of RLS because they are more likely to be iron deficient. Iron deficiency is a known risk factor for restless leg syndrome. Pregnancy can also worsen the symptoms of RLS. [...]
admin on Nov 02 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Abstracts presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) outlined information about a deadly infection caused by MRSA. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria that has developed resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat staphylococcus. An even more deadly strain of MRSA has emerged, the USA600 strain [...]
admin on Oct 23 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
The most serious complication of a deep blood clot in the leg, is the clot breaking off, traveling to the lungs and causing a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism blocks the main artery of the lung and causes shortness of breath, chest pain, rapid breathing and in severe cases sudden death. A new study challenges [...]
admin on Oct 22 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Ultracet, a combination of tramadol and acetaminophen, has been shown to be as effective as gabapentin (Neurontin) for treating painful diabetic neuropathy. The findings from this study, which was funded by Janssen, marketers of the medication, were presented at the World Diabetes Congress in Montreal. Gabapentin is a common first line treatment for nerve pain [...]
admin on Oct 20 2009 | Filed under: Health News and Research
Colcrys is an oral medication formulated for the treatment and prevention of gout flares. Colcrys is a form of colchicine, which has been used for centuries for the treatment of acute gout attacks. Colchicine is not prescribed often for gout attacks because of the side effects, which include cramping, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Social Bookmarking [...]