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Tuesday | Alternative Health Journal

Top 10 Gout Myths

I am always taken aback at the number and persistence of gout myths. Just read a few Internet web pages on gout and gout treatments and it won't take you long to find contradicting information even from supposedly reputable sites.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Netscape

Sarsaparilla to Cure a Flagging Libido

Besides being a cure to rheumatism, arthritis, gout and skin problems; it is strongly believed that Sarsaparilla has abilities to act as an aphrodisiac and a sexual stimulant.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Blog News

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Tulsa World

Oldie but goodie medication works for bouts of gout

I am a 72-year-old male who suffered from gout for years. My doctor prescribed colchicine with directions to take one every four hours until I got diarrhea.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Allopurinol (generic), Zyloprim, Lopurin, Medication

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Daily Mail

Why marrying a younger woman can save your life

Why marrying a younger woman can save your life By Victoria Lambert Last updated at 12:06 AM on 30th June 2009 The statistics make for alarming reading; although the average man will live for 77 years, for around seven of those he'll be seriously or chronically ill.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health, Medicine, Pain, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medication

Sun Jun 28, 2009

SouthCoastToday.com

Taking aspirin is asset for him

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 47-year-old man with this question: Is it wise for me to take a daily aspirin? I have gout and have asked two pharmacists about taking aspirin.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medication, Health, Allopurinol (generic), Zyloprim, Lopurin, Stroke, Probenecid (generic), Benemid, Probalan

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Coordinated care is critical component for improving health

I never have to wait more than a few minutes. To the Odom family of Durham, N.C., Dr.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hypertension, Health, Duke University, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Medicaid

Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Post Chronicle

Gout Gene Forms Blood Urate

U.S. scientists say a gene previously identified as causing gout can lead to high concentrations of blood urate that forms crystals in joint tissues.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Science / Technology

Zacks Analyst Blog

Ardea Bio Results Promising

Ardea Bio Results Promising By: Grant Zeng, CFA 0 ) RDEA Share Positive results from phase II a and phase I trials RDEA594 is Ardea Biosciences' lead drug candidate for the treatment of gout.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Wed Jun 24, 2009

PakTribune

Cherry juice good for muscle damage pain

ISLAMABAD: Cherry juice could help reduce muscle damage pain and also be used to treat arthritis and gout, says a study.

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Related Topix: Arthritis, Medicine, Health, University of Vermont

Tue Jun 23, 2009

Buzzle.com

What is the Best Gout Treatment?

If you're on the hunt for a gout treatment to end your suffering, this article reviews a popular program that can help you.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon Jun 22, 2009

HIV and Hepatitis

FDA Approves Didanosine (Videx) Label Changes Including Dosage...

FDA Approves Didanosine Label Changes Including Dosage Adjustments and Ribavirin Interaction Warning Summary: On June 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes to the product label for the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor didanosine .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Videx, Didanosine (generic), Medication, Food and Drug Administration, Allopurinol (generic), Zyloprim, Lopurin, Health, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS

Diet Blog

Gout Now Afflicting More Americans

Gout, a disease often associated with rich men and rich foods, is making a comeback.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Arthritis

Sat Jun 20, 2009

Med Ad News

New Biological Therapy Ilaris Approved In US To Treat Children And...

Ilaris is the first approved treatment for patients as young as four years old suffering from two forms of CAPS: familial cold auto-inflammatory syndrome and Muckle-Wells syndrome [2]. CAPS is caused by a single gene mutation that leads to overproduction of interleukin-1 beta , which causes sustained inflammation and tissue damage[1],[3],[5],[6].

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Related Topix: Health, Arthritis, Food and Drug Administration

Fri Jun 19, 2009

AndhraNews

Scientists uncover malfunctioning gene behind gout

Older population may be less prone to swine flu after past exposures to H1N1 strains A Rhode Island Hospital expert believes the swine flu virus may have enough similarity to the previously circulated H1N1 strains or those used in past vaccines, and thus it may lead to protection of older individuals.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Influenza, Israel, World News, Johns Hopkins University

Thu Jun 18, 2009

MarketWatch

After Hours: Adobe shares in the red, but Savient Pharma soars

Adobe Systems Inc. shares fell late Tuesday as the lower end of the software maker's third-quarter forecasts came in below Wall Street's expectations, while Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry, Adobe Systems, Software, Health

Wed Jun 17, 2009

MedicineNet

Health Highlights: June 16, 2009

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: An expert panel advising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted 14-1 on Tuesday to recommend that the full agency approve the Savient Pharmaceuticals drug Krystexxa , Dow Jones reported.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Food and Drug Administration, Law, Medicine, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

Fool.com

Savient Saves and Moves Up

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry, Health, Food and Drug Administration, Elan Corporation Plc, Psoriasis, Johnson and Johnson

Tue Jun 16, 2009

Kentucky.com

FDA panel backs Savient Pharmaceuticals' gout drug

A panel of arthritis experts say a gout drug made by Savient Pharmaceuticals should be approved, despite some reports of heart problems in patients tested with the drug.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Health, Arthritis

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

FDA Appointed Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends U.S. Food and...

Savient to Host Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, June 17 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Savient Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Arthritis, Health, Marketing

Popsugar.com

ICU (Invisible Chronic Illness) Finally Finished.

Included in the list of arthritis related conditions are lupus, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, Reiter's syndrome, and gout.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Arthritis, Health, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

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