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New Drugs Offer Hope to Gout Sufferers

By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Gout is one of the most painful yet treatable forms of arthritis. Today, it's estimated that two to five million Americans have gout, with most men suffering a first attack between 40 and 50 years of age. Women develop it later, in the years following menopause. More...
Posted in Arthritis on September 15, 2008

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Should You Have Surgery For Sciatica?

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If you have sciatica and find that rest and pain medication are not working to relieve your pain, should you consider surgery? Recent research provides the answer.Sciatica refers to leg pain caused by a herniated disk in the spine that presses on the sciatic nerve. People with sciatica often experience intense pain that radiates into the buttocks, down the thighs, into the calves, and often into the feet. … More...
Posted in Back Pain & Osteoporosis on August 29, 2008

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How Often Should You Have a Colonoscopy?

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If you are at low risk for colorectal cancer, how long should you wait between colonoscopy screenings? Johns Hopkins looked into this question and provides advice.Most of us grudgingly accept the need for regular colonoscopy screenings but may wonder: Is it really safe to wait a decade before your next colonoscopy? Some researchers have wondered as well. … More...
Posted in Colon Cancer on October 7, 2008

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Can Taking an Antidepressant Make Me Suicidal?

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Suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts are common symptoms of depression, and the risk of suicide may increase as depression begins to respond to treatment because the person might regain just enough energy and motivation to follow through on a suicidal urge. This discussion addresses the question: Can Taking an Antidepressant Make Me Suicidal? … More...
Posted in Depression and Anxiety on September 17, 2008

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More Good News About Exercise and Diabetes

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Should you exercise if you have diabetes? The answer is a resounding, 'Yes.'A recent study found that people with type 2 diabetes who walked three miles a day -- or performed an equivalent amount of physical activity -- lost weight and lowered their heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and HbA1c. … More...
Posted in Diabetes on September 18, 2008

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Sequential Therapy Works

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New data reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggest that sequential drug therapy works better – and is less expensive -- than the standard 10-day drug therapy to cure peptic ulcers and gastritis. More...
Posted in Digestive Health on September 22, 2008

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Dialogue With Doctor M: Are my Urinary Problems Caused by LUTS, BPH, or LOO?

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How can you tell if your urinary frequency problems are caused by a condition in the bladder or the prostate – and what should you do about it? In this excerpt from a recent Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin, Dr. Jacek Mostwin explains how to differentiate LUTS, BPH, and LOO. … More...
Posted in Enlarged Prostate on September 23, 2008

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The Hospitalist – A New Model of Patient Care

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In this excerpt from a recent issue of our Health After 50 newsletter, Leonard Feldman, M.D., Assistant Professor and Hospitalist, discusses the role of the hospitalist – a physician employed by the hospital who spends most of his or her time treating hospitalized patients.Health After 50: Why was the hospitalist specialty system created? … More...
Posted in Healthy Living on September 24, 2008

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Another Reason to Enjoy Dark Chocolate

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If you have a heart condition, it's important to keep your blood pressure under control to prevent a heart attack. Almost one in three adults has hypertension (high blood pressure), defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher. … More...
Posted in Heart Health on September 5, 2008

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More Reasons to Eat Dark Chocolate

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Can eating dark chocolate help lower your blood pressure? Studies reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine and Journal of the American Medical Association suggest the answer is 'yes!'Cocoa-rich dark chocolate may be as good at lowering blood pressure as some medications, according to two studies. But tea -- green or black -- doesn't seem to have any significant effect. … More...
Posted in Hypertension & Stroke on September 30, 2008

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Breathing Advice From Dr. Terry

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If you have COPD, you may have to learn how to breathe all over again! Breathing exercises, such as pursed-lip breathing or diaphragmatic breathing techniques can help you control your breathing and improve the function of your respiratory muscles. In this health alert, Dr. Peter B. Terry answers the question, 'I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I notice that I become short of breath when I bend over. Why is that?' … More...
Posted in Lung Disorders on September 25, 2008

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Dr. Rabins' Walking Prescription

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In this excerpt from the Johns Hopkins Memory Bulletin, Dr. Peter V. Rabins provides readers with his personal formula for walking to preserve memory.The benefits of exercise for health are not a new discovery: More than two millennia ago, Hippocrates said that when the body is unused and left idle, body parts become susceptible to disease and the body as a whole ages quickly. … More...
Posted in Memory on September 29, 2008

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Over-The-Counter Alli For Weight Loss

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Should you take Alli to lose weight? Johns Hopkins weighs in on this new weight loss drug.The first FDA-approved nonprescription weight-loss drug is now on the U.S. market. Called Alli, the drug is a low-dose version of the prescription medication orlistat (Xenical).Clinical trials show that people who take the drug Alli in combination with diet and exercise typically lose 5–10 lbs over a six-month period -- slightly more weight than they would lose with… More...
Posted in Nutrition & Weight Control on October 1, 2008

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What Is an Authorized Generic Drug?

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The term generic drug usually refers to a medication whose patent has expired. But what is an authorized generic drug? In this health alert, Dr. Brent G. Petty, a pharmacologist at Johns Hopkins, explains this important drug category.When a drug is first discovered or produced in the laboratory, it is assigned a generic name to distinguish it from other drugs. This generic name refers to the medication's active ingredient: the chemical that cures diseases or… More...
Posted in Prescription Drugs on September 23, 2008

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Understanding the TNM Prostate Cancer Staging System

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Determining the extent of prostate cancer is important for predicting the course of the disease and in choosing the best treatment. The TNM (tumor, nodes, metastasis) staging system is used to describe a cancer's clinical stage, or how far it has spread. This Health Alert provides an explanation of this important prostate cancer staging system. … More...
Posted in Prostate Disorders on October 2, 2008

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Need Reading Glasses? Perhaps You Should You Try Multifocal Contact Lenses.

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If you've reached your mid-40s or beyond, you're likely to experience difficulty focusing on tasks at a close distance such as reading fine print. More likely than not, you need 'reading' glasses. The problem is particularly exasperating if you already use glasses or contact lenses to correct your distance vision. If you don't want to wear bifocal spectacles or reading glasses on top of your contact lenses or to have separate prescriptions for distance and… More...
Posted in Vision on September 12, 2008

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