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Thursday, December 30, 2004
Vioxx, Celebrex at top of Health News in 2004
"For years, Americans turned to the blockbuster drugs Vioxx and Celebrex for relief from chronic pain. But as 2004 ends, Vioxx is no longer on the market and the future of Celebrex remains unclear." - from HealthDay
"For years, Americans turned to the blockbuster drugs Vioxx and Celebrex for relief from chronic pain. But as 2004 ends, Vioxx is no longer on the market and the future of Celebrex remains unclear." - from HealthDay
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
FDA orders review of pain drug studies
"The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered a review of all prevention studies involving drugs such as Celebrex and Bextra, which have been associated with increased risk of heart problems. The agency also urged the public to limit use of over-the-counter pain medications." - from USATODAY.com - FDA orders review of pain drug studies:
"The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered a review of all prevention studies involving drugs such as Celebrex and Bextra, which have been associated with increased risk of heart problems. The agency also urged the public to limit use of over-the-counter pain medications." - from USATODAY.com - FDA orders review of pain drug studies:
Friday, December 17, 2004
New heart risks for RA and Lupus after stopping NSAIDs
"People taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) who suddenly stop face an almost 50 percent increased risk for having a heart attack during the first few weeks after discontinuing use of the painkillers, a new study finds....However, there was no increased risk of having a heart attack among those who were current NSAID users or who had stopped for at least 60 days." - from HealthDay
"People taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) who suddenly stop face an almost 50 percent increased risk for having a heart attack during the first few weeks after discontinuing use of the painkillers, a new study finds....However, there was no increased risk of having a heart attack among those who were current NSAID users or who had stopped for at least 60 days." - from HealthDay
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
FMS have less pain when near partners
In a study "to examine the effects of social support provided by the presence of patient's significant other on pain ratings, pain thresholds, and brain activity...FMS patients reported less pain and thermal pain sensitivity when the significant other was present."- Abstract from Arthritis & RheumatismWiley InterScience: Journal: Abstract
In a study "to examine the effects of social support provided by the presence of patient's significant other on pain ratings, pain thresholds, and brain activity...FMS patients reported less pain and thermal pain sensitivity when the significant other was present."- Abstract from Arthritis & RheumatismWiley InterScience: Journal: Abstract
Friday, December 10, 2004
Yes, you can be too thin
"-- if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Weighing less than normal appears to increase the risk of dying from heart disease for people with arthritis, results of a population-based study indicate....'It is likely that patients with the most severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis typically have very active systemic inflammation, which can be associated with weight loss'" - from Reuters.com
"-- if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Weighing less than normal appears to increase the risk of dying from heart disease for people with arthritis, results of a population-based study indicate....'It is likely that patients with the most severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis typically have very active systemic inflammation, which can be associated with weight loss'" - from Reuters.com
Thursday, December 09, 2004
How to measure well being
Here's an interesting article about a new way researchers are trying to measure well being..."The researchers used the ratings of different activities by Day Reconstruction Method participants to define an "enjoyment" scale. On the high end of the scale was relaxing with friends, followed by lunch with co-workers, watching TV alone, shopping with a spouse, and cooking alone. Being with one's boss and commuting alone anchored the low end of the enjoyment scale." - from Science Daily
Here's an interesting article about a new way researchers are trying to measure well being..."The researchers used the ratings of different activities by Day Reconstruction Method participants to define an "enjoyment" scale. On the high end of the scale was relaxing with friends, followed by lunch with co-workers, watching TV alone, shopping with a spouse, and cooking alone. Being with one's boss and commuting alone anchored the low end of the enjoyment scale." - from Science Daily
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