Researchers determine the best strategy for preventing ulcers when taking NSAIDs
(Wiley) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- including ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen and others -- are commonly used pain medications that are generally safe but may increase the risk of developing stomach and intestinal ulcers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 13, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Inflammation May Hold Key to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
A new study poses an intriguing question: Does gum disease accelerate cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? The answer may be found in inflammation.
Aging affects our immune system, and inflammation is a normal part of the body's immune response to infection or injury. Previous studies have shown that the inflammation response increases as we age. Inflammation is now linked to a number of diseases more common in people over age 65, including atherosclerosis, osteoarthritis and Alzheimer's.
In a recent study, Professor Clive Holmes of the University of Southampton (UK), along with colleagues from K...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - May 3, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Link Between Heart Attacks And Osteoarthritis Surgery
Around 1.8 million people every year opt for hip or knee replacements. But I don’t recommend surgery, unless it’s absolutely necessary.
And new research reveals that in the month after they had surgery, these patients — many of whom are osteoarthritis sufferers — simply replaced their bad knees and hips with a heart attack.
Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition of the joints.
That’s why I recommend natural remedies that ease the pain of osteoarthritis in a much more effective and safer way — and in some cases they can even reverse this debilitating condition.
You see, getting a new hi...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - April 26, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Heart Health Source Type: news
Featured Review: Drugs for the acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents
Cochrane Review provides guidance on what drugs can help kids with migrainesMigraine is a painful and debilitating disorder that is common in children (under 12 years of age) and adolescents (12 to 17 years of age). Common symptoms reported during a migraine attack are headache, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Many treatments for migraine are available, of which the most common are paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen), ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories; and triptans. Not all triptan medications are approved for use in children or adolescents, and approvals vary from country to country.A tea...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - April 25, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: mumoquit at cochrane.org Source Type: news
Nutrient for Tinnitus Treatment
If you’re suffering from tinnitus, I’m pretty sure doctors and ENT specialists have told you something like: “I’m afraid you’re just going to have to live with it” or “It’s just age-related hearing loss.”
What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus, the constant ringing, thundering, whooshing or whistling in the ears, is aggravating and nerve-racking. It robs you of sleep. It shatters your focus and concentration. And it drowns out your hearing, because of all the background noise in your head.
Tinnitus is not a disease, but rather a symptom of some other underlying health condition.
Ma...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - April 1, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Health Source Type: news
Better than Aspirin for Your Heart
If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, the chances are you’ve been told to take low-dose aspirin every day as a preventative measure against heart attack and stroke.
It’s most commonly prescribed for patients with congestive heart failure. This is the inability of your heart to pump as much blood as your body needs.
And this is a big worry to me, because there is very little evidence that aspirin helps. In fact, regular use of aspirin — even baby aspirin — can do you more harm than good.
Common Aspirin Beliefs
The idea is that aspirin thins the blood, making it easier to pump. It is also s...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - April 1, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Heart Health Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann’s story
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I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena coil was inserted. I had awful side effects, vaginal pain and discharge, I begged for its removal, it took a year of arguing w...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
The post The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association.
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis Source Type: news
The end of endometriosis thanks to da-Vinci – Lynnann ’ s story
I have always had painful periods they made me physically unwell. Sometimes I’d have this irritating right sided pain resting on my shoulder blade. I’d been in hospital and seen many consultant with multiple mysterious illnesses.
At 45 yrs. I was diagnosed with endometriosis to my bowel with treatment my symptoms were manageable. Until I was 48, when it came back and worse, I was referred back to a gynaecologist, his care was terrible after tests, I was told I had a bulky uterus, and the Mirena coil was inserted. I had awful side effects, vaginal pain and discharge, I begged for its removal, it took a year of arguing w...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - March 28, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis da vinci hysterectomy endometriosis hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
Paracetamol 'useless' in treating osteoarthritis pain
Conclusion
This Swiss study reviewed drugs commonly used and recommended to help pain associated with osteoarthritis. Through indirect comparison, it identified those likely to be most effective (diclofenac 150 mg/day) and those that are pretty likely to be useless (paracetamol any dose).
The study looked at a large number of good-sized RCTs – all with more than 100 people – and covered a useful range of NSAIDS. The quality of the RCTs was also assessed and was generally not highly biased, although variable.
However, the review included many indirect comparisons of the drugs, which is less accurate and reliable than di...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Older people Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis: Purpura Plus Pain
(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A 46-year-old woman who had been taking a prescription for naproxen went to the doctor with a rash of palpable purpura covering her legs and feet. The lesions were bilateral. Vesicles were beginning to form in some areas. She was visibly ill and complained of a fever, myalgia, and arthralgia.
What is your Diagnosis? (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 11, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Medications May Cause Dementia, But It Could Be Untreated Sleep Apnea
By Brandon R. Peters, M.D. The news was enough to give you indigestion: Some of the over-the-counter and prescription medications most widely used to treat heartburn and acid reflux are linked to the development of dementia. The research suggesting a possible association is the latest in a string of implicated drugs over the past few years, including medications taken to treat anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and allergies. What is going on? Before emptying out the medicine cabinet, take a moment to consider the role of untreated obstructive sleep apnea. Scientific research can be difficulty to contextualize, especially when...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Easing Sore Throat Pain
-- A sore throat may be among the most uncomfortable and annoying symptoms of a cold, allergy or flu.
If you're fighting throat pain as you read this, the American Academy of Family Physicians advises:
Using over-the-counter naproxen or... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
