Homeopathic Remedies for Acute Rena... Jun 20, 2010
Aurum muriaticum is a homeopathic remedy that works well for those with acute renal failure that also suffer from gout or syphilis. Those that will benefit from this homeopathic treatment often suffer from vertigo, as well as digestive problems. (Suite101.com)
Gout Drug Benefits Kidney Disease Patients, Analysis Finds Jun 11, 2010
ScienceDaily (June 10, 2010) A drug commonly used to treat gout may help maintain kidney disease patients' health, according to an analysis appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN) ... Hyperuricemia can lead to gout and, in extreme cases, kidney failure ... 8, 2008) The goal in treating patients with gout is to reduce acute attacks by lowering serum urate levels, which are usually high in this disease. (Science Daily)
Wood Betony, Natural Remedy for Hea... Jun 11, 2010
Wood Betony, Natural Remedy for Headache and Indigestion. Wood Betony, Natural Remedy for Headache and Indigestion. (Suite101.com)
Cheap Gout Drug Treats Heart Pain Jun 10, 2010
A drug used for more than 40 years to treat gout could also offer a cheap alternative to more modern heart drugs for patients with chronic chest pain, scientists said on Tuesday. Researchers from the University of Dundee said that studies on allopurinol, a generic gout drug, showed it helped people suffering from angina to exercise more and delayed the time until their chest pain started. (Newsmax)
40-Year-Old Gout Drug Shows Promise Against Angina Jun 9, 2010
MONDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- A new British study suggests that a standard treatment for gout, already in use for four decades, could be an effective and less expensive alternative to conventional drugs targeting chronic stable angina. Following work with 65 heart disease patients between the ages of 18 and 85, the research team noted that six weeks of high doses (600 milligrams per day) of the gout drug allopurinol appeared to curtail the activity of a particular enzyme called xanthine... (MEDLINEplus)
Gout drug 'works for heart too' Jun 8, 2010
BBC News - Gout drug 'can prevent angina pain of heart disease. Gout drug 'can prevent angina pain of heart disease ... Allopurinol has been available for the last 40 years to treat gout. (BBC News -- Health)
Labradorite Gemstone Metaphysical H... Jun 4, 2010
Labradorite Gemstone Metaphysical Healing Properties. Labradorite Gemstone Metaphysical Healing Properties. (Suite101.com)
Commonly Used Seizure Drug Could Treat Severe Genetic Liver Disease Jun 4, 2010
11, 2006) Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug most often used to treat gout, prevented liver cancer in patients with hepatitis virus-related end-stage liver disease, according to a new. . (Science Daily)
Stoking the fires of offseason optimism among Dogs fans Jun 3, 2010
Thanks for setting the record straight gator gout on the GATA accronymn. I had presumable (mistakenly I might add) thought it was a Gainesville headline; Gators attempting to armrob. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BioCryst begins phase 2 study on gout drug Jun 2, 2010
(NASDAQ: BCRX) has begun Phase 2 study of its gout treatment drug, BCX4208. The study is designed to evaluate the drug s effectiveness and safety of several doses of BCX4208 alone and in combination with another drug administered once-daily in patients with gout for 21 days, according to a news release ... The doses of BCX4208 selected for this study have been found to be generally safe and well-tolerated in patients with psoriasis or gout, the release said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Adventurer rolls with the pain in re-run of Captain Bligh voyage May 30, 2010
Kidney stones and gout are painful at the best of times but when you re in a tiny leaking boat in the middle of an ocean, things can t get much worse. But adventurer, Don McIntyre, who is reliving the hell Captain William Bligh encountered 221 years ago when he was cast adrift by Fletcher Christian from HMS Bounty after his crew mutinied, remains positive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The prevalence of rheumatic diseases in central Greece: a population survey May 26, 2010
37), 81 individuals had gout (prevalence, 4 ... Gout was associated with male gender, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, and OA was associated with age, female gender, and hypertension ... OA and gout are the most common joint disorders. (BioMed Central)
Cherries Are Powerful Anti-inflammatories May 8, 2010
In addition to being linked to lower risks of heart disease, cherries have also been linked to lower risks of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and diabetes. Study results indicate that "foods rich in antioxidants, such as cherries, could potentially reduce inflammation and have the potential to lower disease risk," said Seymour. (Newsmax)
High-Pressure Jobs Boost Young Women's Heart Disease Risk May 7, 2010
ScienceDaily (May 5, 2010) High pressure jobs boost young women's risk of heart disease, finds a large study of female nurses published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Previous research has indicated a link between a demanding job and heart disease risk, but the findings have been largely confined to men. (Science Daily)
Coffee: Drink to Your Health May 6, 2010
Drinking four or more cups of coffee each day dramatically reduces the incidence of gout, say U.S. and Canadian researchers. Men who drank four to five cups daily lowered their risk by 40 percent, and those who drank six or more cups daily reduced their risk of developing gout by 59 percent when compared to men who didn't drink coffee. (Newsmax)
Novel Genes Influencing Kidney Disease Risk Discovered May 6, 2010
In 2008, Johns Hopkins researchers used similar methods to identify common variants for non-diabetic end stage renal disease, gout and sudden cardiac death. For the latest study, the CKDGen Consortium team conducted genome-wide association studies among participants of 20 population-based studies. (Science Daily)
Bulgarias most popular spa resorts Apr 30, 2010
The springs vary in their chemical content which makes their mineral water beneficial for treatment of different medical conditions varying from kidney stones to gout. The combination between the mineral water and the clean mountain air which has made Velingrad a favourite place for many Bulgarian, as well as Russian tourists, is also a renowned resort for prophylactics of respiratory ailments. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Spa tourism in Bulgaria picks up steam Apr 30, 2010
Sunny weather, good pricesBefore the fall of communism in 1989, people from Scandinavia, the former Soviet bloc and the Middle East were regular guests in Bulgaria's spas which specialized in treating medical conditions varying from gout to sterility. But in the past decade, Bulgaria marketed itself almost entirely as a cheap destination for summer and winter holidays, turning its back on its varied natural resources. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Even Moderate Drinking Puts Many Older Adults at Risk Apr 30, 2010
Older adults are considered "at risk" if they have at least one of the following drinking behaviors: they consume more than two drinks a day; they consume one to two drinks on most days and have certain health problems, such as gout, hepatitis or nausea; they consume one or two drinks on most days and take certain medications, such as antidepressants or sedatives. University of California, Los Angeles researchers analyzed data from more than 3,300 patients aged 60 and older who went to primary... (MEDLINEplus)
Why Cholesterol Damages Arteries: Cholesterol Crystals Lead to Life-Threatening Inflammation in Blood Vessel Walls Apr 30, 2010
Gout in the arteries. "Very similar processes are observed with cases of gout," explains Professor Latz, "although that mainly occurs in the joints." Extremely painful attacks of gout can also be triggered by an unhealthy diet. (Science Daily)
Lowden Comments Draw Ridicule Apr 22, 2010
A drop-down menu of ailments allows users to choose from rickets, scurvy, ill humours, the vapors, bloodletting, gout, consumption, pox, lumbago, quinsy or swamp fever. A payment menu allows a choice from 10 chickens, 2 goats, indentured servitude, 50 bushels of barley, 10 acres and a plow, 15 bolts of cotton, mineral rights, three cow-calf pairs, five sets of overalls, a new log cabin, soddie or a ranch hand. (Roll Call)
Ardea says gout drug shows promise Apr 2, 2010
San Diegos Ardea Biosciences reported encouraging results in a midstage trial of a drug for gout, an ancient disease that is making a comeback as a result of modern dietary habits ... Ardea has another midstage study under way with its drug in combination with the current leading gout drug, allopurinol ... The company believes the market is large, with 5 million gout patients in the U.S. alone. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Obesity, hypertension, alcohol and diuretic use -- gout risk factors for women Mar 30, 2010
Gout incidence lower in women than men, says 52-year follow-up study. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine found that women with serum uric acid levels over 5 mg/dl had a significantly lower risk of developing gout than men ... This study, the first to examine the relationship between uric acid levels and gout risk in women, also evaluated purported risk factors for gout and found that increasing age, obesity, hypertension, alcohol use, and diuretic use to be among leading... (EurekAlert!)
Dual-Energy CT Accurately Diagnoses Gout in Acute, Emergency Settings Mar 30, 2010
30, 2010) A medical imaging technique called dual-energy computed tomography (CT) is an effective and reliable way to diagnose gout in the acute, emergency setting, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology ... Gout is an extremely painful kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in and around the joints ... Doctors often use clinical features to diagnose gout, however many other diseases can mimic or coexist with it and conventional... (Science Daily)
UNC researcher's arthritis workcould save billions on care Mar 29, 2010
It differs from other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disease in which the body attacks the joints, or gouty arthritis gout, in which uric acid crystals form in the joint tissue. Officials say that osteoarthritis-related hospitalizations and joint replacements cost upward of $22. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Arthritis comes in various forms Mar 26, 2010
There are many forms, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout arthritis, lupus arthritis and traumatic arthritis. An estimated 46 million people 21 percent of all Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health Tip: Understanding Gout Mar 24, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Gout occurs when too much uric acid builds up inside the body. Though it's not understood what triggers gout, people with diabetes, kidney disease and the obese are at a greater risk, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says ... Here is the agency's list of possible gout symptoms. (MEDLINEplus)
Common problems when filling out US census forms Mar 15, 2010
4:26 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
A Guide To Useful Health Apps For Your Mobile Device Mar 14, 2010
There's information on everything from gout to arthritis, along with illustrations. Like all of the health-related apps, it is only for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. (FOX61, CT)
Many fans frustrated in free agency Mar 13, 2010
He testified that he first took StarCaps while suffering with gout while playing in Buffalo. He said he has been drug tested more than 100 times and has never tested positive for a trace of steroids or steroid-masking drugs. (VikingUpdate.com)
Woman Learns She's Pregnant, Gives Birth 3 Hrs. Later Mar 10, 2010
Belinda Waite, 21, had been in and out of hospital for nine months after being told she was suffering from a severe case of irritable bowel syndrome and gout. It was only after she was admitted to hospital in severe pain on Feb. 6 that doctors realized she was expecting. (Fox News)
Soft drinks hardon your health Mar 9, 2010
Two years ago, the results of a study published in the British Medical Journal confirmed that the high sugar content in sodas is associated with an increased risk of gout in men. Gout is a painful condition caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals around the joints ... In the 12-year study of more than 46,000 men, the researchers found that those who consumed two or more servings of sugar-sweetened sodas daily had an 85 percent greater risk of developing gout compared to men who consumed... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Factors and Pain of Kidney Stones Mar 8, 2010
Uric acid stones are associated with gout and excessive consumption of red meat ... Those with gout, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, a sedentary lifestyle, and overactive parathyroid glands are at higher risk. (Suite101.com)
Nutrition experts battle industry groups over sugar Mar 3, 2010
Population studies show the higher people's intake of caloric beverages, sweetened with sugar or HFCS, the greater the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gout (in men), says George Bray, a professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge and author of The Low-Fructose Approach to Weight Loss. Fructose increases uric acid, which causes gout, he says. (USA Today -- News)
Nolasco vying to become elite starter Mar 3, 2010
"That was incredible," said outfielder Cody Ross, who was in the du 00003FEE gout that night in Atlanta resting a left wrist injury. "Once he got to four or five in a row, I was thinking, 'Man, these guys are having a tough time with him. This could end up being something special.' Once he got to eight or nine, we were wondering what the record was. It was unbelievable.". (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Psyadon Pharmaceuticals starts drug trial Mar 2, 2010
Ecopipam is designed to treat patients with Lesch-Nyhan disease, a rare hereditary condition when a buildup of uric acid in the body s fluids leads to such symptoms as severe gout, poor muscle control, moderate retardation and even self-mutilation, often in baby boys in the first few years of age. Ecopipam acts to prevent dopamine, a chemical in the brain, from binding to a certain class of receptors and helping nerves talk to one another as a method of treating the disease. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
New York Fashion Week's Fall Trends Feb 19, 2010
a reste une question de gout. la tenue de katrina est belle "classe". (CBS News -- Early Show)
All about Yo-Yo dieting! Feb 13, 2010
Affects the bones Excessive amounts of protein can increase uric acid levels nudging an ailment known as gout - a painful form of arthritis. A low carb-high protein diet, increases chances of developing osteoporosis. (India Times, India)
Gout Remedies Feb 11, 2010
Natural Gout Treatment Tips and Tricks ... To understand the different gout natural remedies, one must first realize what exactly gout is and how it is caused ... Gout mostly affects the big toe, but can also strike in the wrist, ankle, knee, elbow, and even the hip. (Suite101.com)
Soft Drink Consumption May Markedly Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Feb 9, 2010
1, 2008) Consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly associated with an increased risk of gout in men, finds a study. Gout is a joint disease which causes extreme pain and swelling. (Science Daily)
Biofilms: Discovery of a New Mechanism of Virus Propagation Feb 9, 2010
Ana-Monica Pais-Correia, Martin Sachse, St;phanie Guadagnini, Valentina Robbiati, R;mi Lasserre, Antoine Gessain, Olivier Gout, Andr;s Alcover & Maria-Isabel Thoulouze. Biofilm-like extracellular viral assemblies mediate HTLV-1 cell-to-cell transmission at virological synapses. (Science Daily)
Women with gout at greater risk of heart attack than men Feb 8, 2010
Independent risk of gout on the risk of acute myocardial infarction among elderly women: A population-based study. Women with gout are at greater risk of a heart attack than men with the disease, indicates research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ... Gout is known to boost the risk of a heart attack in men. (EurekAlert!)
'There is no God' Feb 1, 2010
He told the Sunday Times newspaper: "Because if I didn't do that I'd be a massive ball of gout. It's not because of LA, no. Even if I was skinny my role would still be middle-aged chumps.". The only thing he would change about his body if he could, was his beard. (iAfrica.com)
PBC Pottery queen Jan 31, 2010
But on a whim in the early 1960s, she took some casserole dishes she d made to Au Bon Gout, a gourmet kitchen shop on Worth Avenue. But my dear, all our casseroles come from Fraaaahnce, she mimicked the saleswoman. (The Palm Beach Post)
Animal docs are not people docs, so don't show me your ... Jan 15, 2010
" IMHO, human dentistry has to be the medical profession with the highest yuck factor.) Not to mention the podiatric exposition: "When I had my corns removed " (OK, I've changed my mind. Podiatry beats dentistry on the gross-o-meter.) And by all means, let's not forget the amputation sites with their attendant prosthetic appliance demonstrations. I have one client who loves to recount the story of his near-fatal limb cancer, subsequent legal battle, and state-of-the-art prosthesis with... (USA Today -- Life)
Nature Reviews Rheumatology (formerly Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology) Jan 10, 2010
The epidemiology and clinical profile of gout have changed considerably over the past two decades. In this context, advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia and gouty inflammation, and developments in therapeutic options for patients with gout are discussed in this Review. (Nature News Service)
EarthTalk Q&A: TV myth, sewage Jan 10, 2010
Returns to the Columbia River, the regions biggest salmon producer, were on the increase," reports Dennis Hull, an Oregon-based fishing guide and a contributor to Oregon Fishing News. Coho returns in Oregon and points north were also on the upswing, allowing some commercial and recreational fishing off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that 2009s Columbia River Coho salmon run, numbering some 700,000 fish, was the biggest since... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Health Tip: Why People Lose Their Hair Jan 10, 2010
Use of certain medications, such as blood thinners, antidepressants, oral contraceptives, heart medications, gout treatments or vitamin A.. A fungal infection of the scalp. (MEDLINEplus)
