Study Says Glucosamine No Arthritis Help
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia  - Glucosamine, a  popular food supplement used by arthritis sufferers to prevent  painful flare-ups, has no long-term benefit, Canadian  researchers said on Wednesday.
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Biotechnology company Genzyme Corp. said one of its experimental treatments for pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee works no better than traditional steroids. The therapy, hylastan, is one of several viscosupplements -- injectable substances that lubricate the joints -- that Genzyme is developing to succeed its existing product, Synvisc.
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The biggest clinical study of acupuncture to date shows the ancient Chinese therapy can help people with arthritis of the knee. The study led by a University of Maryland School of Medicine researcher concluded
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A Johnson & Johnson promotion for  rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade is misleading because it  makes unsupported claims about the drug's effectiveness and  omits important information about risks, U.S. regulators said  in a letter released on Monday.
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CHICAGO - Symptoms of primary osteoarthritis of the knee, including pain and stiffness, were significantly improved in patients who used a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), according to an article in the October 11 issue of The
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Acupuncture, used as a complementary therapy to drugs, is a more effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis than medication alone, says a Spanish study in this week&#39;s issue of the British Medical Journal.
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NEW YORK  - A new study of a device that  removes certain immune system components from the blood  supports its safety and effectiveness as a treatment for  rheumatoid arthritis that doesn't respond to heavy-duty  anti-rheumatic drugs, investigators report.
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Doctors in the United States have shunned GlaxoSmithKline Plc's diabetes drug Avandia since a study was published last week linking the drug to heart-attack risk, according to daily prescription data.
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NEW YORK  - Acupuncture added to  conventional therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee improves  function and reduces pain, according to a clinical trial  conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in  Baltimore.
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NEW YORK  - Ibuprofen provides better  relief of osteoarthritis pain than does acetaminophen,  according to results of a head-to-head comparison study.
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The Food and Drug Administration has told a researcher that he cannot be part of an advisory panel that will review the safety of a class of drugs used to treat arthritis and pain.
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A Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N  promotion for rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade is misleading  because it makes unsupported claims about the drug's  effectiveness and omits important information about risks, U.S.  regulators said in a letter released on Monday.
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Acupuncture added to conventional therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee improves function and reduces pain, according to a clinical trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
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Ibuprofen and Salsalate Chosen as Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs - Two generic drugs - ibuprofen and salsalate - cost significantly less and are as effective as brand name medicines for most people needing treatment for osteoarthritis and mild to
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Painkillers taken by millions of arthritis sufferers worldwide are actually of limited use in relieving symptoms, Norwegian scientists said on Tuesday.
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A new arthritis drug made by Merck & Co. causes fewer stomach disorders and complications than an older painkiller, researchers said on Friday.
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The furor over the safety of arthritis painkilling medications shows no sign of abating. Vioxx is gone from the market, following data linking it to increased cardiovascular risk.