http://www.cortlandtforum.com/arthritis/topic/511/ Articles tagged with Arthritis from Cortlandt Forum Allopurinol, a drug long used to treat gout, can cause regression of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and improvement of endothelial dysfunction in CKD patients, a new study found. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/gout-medication-has-cardiac-benefit/article/178416/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:30:00 GMT The various clinical presentations of this painful form of arthritis result from tissue deposition of monosodium urate crystals. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/gout/article/149723/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:30:00 GMT While research into specific cause-and-effect relationships continues, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage patients to take care of their mouth. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/the-links-between-oral-and-systemic-health/article/128310/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:50:49 GMT The agency gives the nod to Ryzolt (tramadol HCl extended-release tablets), a once-daily formulation of the analgesic tramadol. Ryzolt is indicated for the management of moderate-to-moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require long-term, around-the-clock pain treatment. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/fda-approves-new-extended-release-painkiller/article/123526/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:15:17 GMT Losing weight and engaging in low-impact aerobic exercise are at the top of new guidelines for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee from the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/knee-oa-guidelines-emphasize-weight-control/article/123370/ Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:29:06 GMT The FDA has approved tapentadol immediate-release tablets for the relief of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults 18 years of age or older. Tapentadol is a centrally acting oral analgesic that combines mu-opioid receptor agonism and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/new-pain-drug-approved/article/121432/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:55:52 GMT A new CDC study predicts that more than four out of 10 Americans will develop osteoarthritis (OA) in their knees before age 85. Those odds rise with weight gained after adolescence, reaching almost 60% among obese adults. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/weight-gains-boost-odds-for-arthritic-knees/article/119799/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:37:55 GMT A condition that seemed to be under control flares, with painful complications. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/osteoarthritis-turns-out-to-be-much-more/article/118126/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:19:52 GMT One therapy alleviated our patient's allergy and arthritis. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/coincidence-or-medical/article/114818/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:42:33 GMT Primary-care physicians are treating more and more patients who suffer from chronic pain. Here we offer an easy-to-follow guide that will help give those patients some relief. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/7-steps-for-treating-chronic-pain/article/114548/ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:42:24 GMT