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05/12/08	S-Adenosyl methionine (SAMe) versus celecoxib for the treatment of osteoarthritis symptoms: A double-blind cross-over trial [ISRCTN36233495] – Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Feb 2004 The dietary supplement SAMe had a slower onset of action but supported improved comfort in knee osteoarthritis patients as effectively as the prescription drug celecoxib (brand name Celebrex^R). [Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Feb 2004]
05/12/08	Arthritis as a potential barrier to physical activity among adults with diabetes: United States, 2005 and 2007 - Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 2008 A survey of U.S. adults with doctor-diagnosed diabetes determined that 52% also have diagnosed arthritis (45.9% of males & 58.0% of females with diabetes). Arthritis prevalence for the adult population overall is 21.6%. [Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 2008]
05/09/08	Association of Oral Calcitriol [vitamin D] with Improved Survival in Nondialyzed CKD [Chronic Kidney Disease] – Source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Aug 2008 Calcitriol taken by mouth is associated with significant reduction of risk for dialysis and mortality in nondialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. Cacitriol is a form of vitamin D that may help address/avoid low levels of calcium in the blood. Not appropriate for those with abnormally high calcium levels. [Source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Aug 2008]
05/09/08	Curcumin and cancer: An ‘old-age’ disease with an ‘age-old’ solution – Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008 MD Anderson Cancer Center summarizes research indicating the potential benefits of curcumin to support the body’s defenses against various types of cancer (not to mention many other conditions, from arthritis to psoriasis). [Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008]
05/07/08	A sustained-release formulation of doxycycline hyclate (Atridox) prevents simultaneous infection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by tick bite – Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, Apr 2008 CDC reports animal studies demonstrate that a single antibiotic injection (timed to release over 20 days) offered 100% protection against these tick bite-transmitted infections. [Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, April 2008]
05/07/08	Double-blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Amitriptyline for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adolescents – Source: Journal of Pediatrics, May 2008 Though this drug comes with a black box warning for adolescents when used for depression, this small UCLA trial indicates a lower dose (already used in adult IBS treatment) offers promise for improved quality of life in adolescents with IBS. Long-term follow-up and investigation of alternatives is planned. [Source: Journal of Pediatrics, May 2008]
05/05/08	Macrophage-Derived Proinflammatory Factors Contribute to the Development of Arthritis and Myositis after Infection with an Arthrogenic Alphavirus - Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Apr 23, 2008 Study demonstrates that macrophage-derived factors play an important role in the arthritic inflammation and tissue damage following infection with insect-borne alphaviruses such as Ross River virus - and that the sulfa drug sulfasalzine neutralizes the effect. [Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 23, 2008]
05/03/08	Symptomatic uterine fibroids: Treatment with uterine artery embolization or hysterectomy - results from the randomized clinical Embolisation versus Hysterectomy (EMMY) Trial – Source: Radiology, Mar 2008 In this large comparative study, both the minimally invasive uterine artery blockage and hysterectomy offered the same improvement in quality of life, as of two years post-procedure. Given these results and the ability to avoid major surgery/hysterectomy, the researchers conclude “UAE is a good alternative to hysterectomy.” [Source: Radiology, Mar 2008]
05/03/08	Effects of fluoxetine [Prozac] on disease activity in relapsing multiple sclerosis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory study - Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, May 1, 2008 This six-month “proof-of-concept study shows that fluoxetine [Prozac] tends to reduce the formation of new enhancing lesions in patients with MS.” During the last 4 months, 63% of treated patients had no new areas of inflammation, vs. 26% of those on placebo. [Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, May 1, 2008]
05/02/08	Treatment of osteoarthritis with Pycnogenol^R. The SVOS (San Valentino Osteo-arthrosis Study): Evaluation of signs, symptoms, physical performance and vascular aspects – Source: Phytotherapy Research, Apr 2008 Osteoarthritis study reports supplementation with antioxidant bark extract may support symptom improvement & analgesic use reduction.[Source: Phytotherapy Research, Apr 2008]

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