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Trumix.com listings available of ArthritisCentral News and Views Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. ArthritisCentral News and Views #45: Personal Story -- 05/19/06 In fond memory of one of my sweetest patients with fibromyalgia who recently passed away from a massive stroke. Listen to her explanation of how she coped with her rheumatic condition over the years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #45: Personal Story -- 05/19/06 In fond memory of one of my sweetest patients with fibromyalgia who recently passed away from a massive stroke. Listen to her explanation of how she coped with her rheumatic condition over the years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #45: Personal Story -- 05/19/06 In fond memory of one of my sweetest patients with fibromyalgia who recently passed away from a massive stroke. Listen to her explanation of how she coped with her rheumatic condition over the years. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #44: Personal Story -- 05/11/06 A patient fights her rheumatoid arthritis with prayer, family, and medication. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #44: Personal Story -- 05/11/06 A patient fights her rheumatoid arthritis with prayer, family, and medication. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #43: Personal Story -- 05/04/06 A patient with lumbar disc disease and osteoarthritis of the knee shares some personal stories with Dr. Rutstein. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #43: Personal Story -- 05/04/06 A patient with lumbar disc disease and osteoarthritis of the knee shares some personal stories with Dr. Rutstein. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #42 -- 04/27/06 The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women A report from the Women's Health Initiative has evaluated whether supplemental calcium and vitamin D provide any significant benefit in osteoporosis treatment. The study investigated whether the supplements provided any significant protection against future bone fractures. The study has a number of design flaws, which are pointed out. These include the fact that the control group was allowed to take calcium and vitamin D on their own ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #42 -- 04/27/06 The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women A report from the Women's Health Initiative has evaluated whether supplemental calcium and vitamin D provide any significant benefit in osteoporosis treatment. The study investigated whether the supplements provided any significant protection against future bone fractures. The study has a number of design flaws, which are pointed out. These include the fact that the control group was allowed to take calcium and vitamin D on their own ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #42 -- 04/27/06 The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Women A report from the Women's Health Initiative has evaluated whether supplemental calcium and vitamin D provide any significant benefit in osteoporosis treatment. The study investigated whether the supplements provided any significant protection against future bone fractures. The study has a number of design flaws, which are pointed out. These include the fact that the control group was allowed to take calcium and vitamin D on their own ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #41 -- 01/05/06 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What is the current thinking on the role of estrogens in the development and prevention of osteoporosis? What about the use of the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #41 -- 01/05/06 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What is the current thinking on the role of estrogens in the development and prevention of osteoporosis? What about the use of the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #41 -- 01/05/06 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part IV: Other Treatment Considerations in Managing Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What is the current thinking on the role of estrogens in the development and prevention of osteoporosis? What about the use of the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #40 -- 12/29/05 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part III--The Use of Bisphosphonate Medication for the Treatment of Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What are bisphosphonates and how do they work? Are there advantages of one bisphosphonate over another? (Fosamax vs. Actonel vs. Boniva) What special instructions ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #40 -- 12/29/05 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part III--The Use of Bisphosphonate Medication for the Treatment of Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What are bisphosphonates and how do they work? Are there advantages of one bisphosphonate over another? (Fosamax vs. Actonel vs. Boniva) What special instructions ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #40 -- 12/29/05 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part III--The Use of Bisphosphonate Medication for the Treatment of Osteoporosis Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What are bisphosphonates and how do they work? Are there advantages of one bisphosphonate over another? (Fosamax vs. Actonel vs. Boniva) What special instructions ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #39 -- 12/22/05 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part II--Diagnosing and Monitoring Osteoporosis and the Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: How is osteoporosis actually diagnosed? What are bone turnover markers and how can they help physicians in monitoring patients with osteoporosis? What ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #39 -- 12/22/05 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part II--Diagnosing and Monitoring Osteoporosis and the Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: How is osteoporosis actually diagnosed? What are bone turnover markers and how can they help physicians in monitoring patients with osteoporosis? What ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #39 -- 12/22/05 Special Series of Podcasts on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Part II--Diagnosing and Monitoring Osteoporosis and the Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Raj Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: How is osteoporosis actually diagnosed? What are bone turnover markers and how can they help physicians in monitoring patients with osteoporosis? What ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #38 -- 12/15/05 Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What exactly is osteoporosis? How does it differ from osteopenia? What are some of the important risk factors involved in developing this condition? What is the likely future course of a patient who develops an initial fracture due to osteoporosis? Plus more! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #38 -- 12/15/05 Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What exactly is osteoporosis? How does it differ from osteopenia? What are some of the important risk factors involved in developing this condition? What is the likely future course of a patient who develops an initial fracture due to osteoporosis? Plus more! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #38 -- 12/15/05 Dr. Rutstein interviews Dr. Marwah, a rheumatologist and Clinical Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences in El Paso. Topics include: What exactly is osteoporosis? How does it differ from osteopenia? What are some of the important risk factors involved in developing this condition? What is the likely future course of a patient who develops an initial fracture due to osteoporosis? Plus more! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #37 -- 12/07/05 Dr. Rutstein discusses some helpful suggestions on dealing with the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #37 -- 12/07/05 Dr. Rutstein discusses some helpful suggestions on dealing with the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #37 -- 12/07/05 Dr. Rutstein discusses some helpful suggestions on dealing with the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #36 -- 11/17/05 Are glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements really of any value? The results of the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) were reported at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Diego. Tune in to hear these long awaited results. At Arthritis Central we have been touting the benefits of a good exercise program including walking. Can walking on a regular and frequent basis add years to your lifespan? Check out a report by Dutch investigators to find ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #36 -- 11/17/05 Are glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements really of any value? The results of the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) were reported at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Diego. Tune in to hear these long awaited results. At Arthritis Central we have been touting the benefits of a good exercise program including walking. Can walking on a regular and frequent basis add years to your lifespan? Check out a report by Dutch investigators to find ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #36 -- 11/17/05 Are glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements really of any value? The results of the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) were reported at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Diego. Tune in to hear these long awaited results. At Arthritis Central we have been touting the benefits of a good exercise program including walking. Can walking on a regular and frequent basis add years to your lifespan? Check out a report by Dutch investigators to find ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #35 -- 11/11/05 Are you having problems with rudeness from the front office staff in your doctor's office? If you are, apparently you are not alone. Hear more about this problem and how you can actually help cut down on the likelihood of experiencing this on future visits. Are you taking Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride) for muscle pains or spasms? You will want to listen to this alert about the Zanaflex capsules versus a tablet form of tizanidine. If you are giving your child supplements without your pe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #35 -- 11/11/05 Are you having problems with rudeness from the front office staff in your doctor's office? If you are, apparently you are not alone. Hear more about this problem and how you can actually help cut down on the likelihood of experiencing this on future visits. Are you taking Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride) for muscle pains or spasms? You will want to listen to this alert about the Zanaflex capsules versus a tablet form of tizanidine. If you are giving your child supplements without your pe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #35 -- 11/11/05 Are you having problems with rudeness from the front office staff in your doctor's office? If you are, apparently you are not alone. Hear more about this problem and how you can actually help cut down on the likelihood of experiencing this on future visits. Are you taking Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride) for muscle pains or spasms? You will want to listen to this alert about the Zanaflex capsules versus a tablet form of tizanidine. If you are giving your child supplements without your pe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #34 -- 11/02/05 Should you sign up for the Medicare prescription drug plan? Which one is best for you? Listen for answers to these and other questions. Visit www.medicarerxeducation.org for more information. More information can also be found in Podcast #25. Scientists have uncovered an "inflammation" gene that may be an important key to various chronic diseases including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Do placebos really work? How can a sugar pill or salt water be so ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #33 -- 10/26/05 Depression in individuals over 65 is a significant health issue. A Wall Street Journal written by Laura Landro is reviewed shedding light on this subject. For more information on this subject, visit www.nimh.nih.gov, wwww.depressionscreening.org, www.positiveaging.org, and www.aagpgpa.org. Are you having difficulty falling asleep at night? A new drug now out on the market may be 'just the ticket". Some patients with scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) may develop lung (pulmonary) involvement. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #32 -- 10/20/05 A Wall Street Journal article written by Kelly Greene stimulates a discussion of how Baby Boomers will be re-shaping life in the next two or more decades. Should you pay for assisted living down the road or just go on a year long cruise? Are the costs that different? What are "brain gyms" and "cognitive fitness centers" ? Are there really ways to improve your memory? Listen to the news about how some people are just "dying" to tell you their life stories. Learn about research into a new fo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #32 -- 10/20/05 A Wall Street Journal article written by Kelly Greene stimulates a discussion of how Baby Boomers will be re-shaping life in the next two or more decades. Should you pay for assisted living down the road or just go on a year long cruise? Are the costs that different? What are "brain gyms" and "cognitive fitness centers" ? Are there really ways to improve your memory? Listen to the news about how some people are just "dying" to tell you their life stories. Learn about research into a new fo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #32 -- 10/20/05 A Wall Street Journal article written by Kelly Greene stimulates a discussion of how Baby Boomers will be re-shaping life in the next two or more decades. Should you pay for assisted living down the road or just go on a year long cruise? Are the costs that different? What are "brain gyms" and "cognitive fitness centers" ? Are there really ways to improve your memory? Listen to the news about how some people are just "dying" to tell you their life stories. Learn about research into a new fo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #31 -- 10/13/05 Are people who have a lot of contact with mineral oils more at risk to develop rheumatoid arthritis? A study from Sweden addresses this issue. Does this apply to men and women? What is the relationship to rheumatoid factor antibodies? Learn the fate of Pfizer's drug application for Paracoxib for the treatment of post-operative pain. Paracoxib is an intra-venous "pro-drug" of Bextra, which was itself previously taken off of the market by the FDA. Aromatase inhibitors have been an extrem ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #31 -- 10/13/05 Are people who have a lot of contact with mineral oils more at risk to develop rheumatoid arthritis? A study from Sweden addresses this issue. Does this apply to men and women? What is the relationship to rheumatoid factor antibodies? Learn the fate of Pfizer's drug application for Paracoxib for the treatment of post-operative pain. Paracoxib is an intra-venous "pro-drug" of Bextra, which was itself previously taken off of the market by the FDA. Aromatase inhibitors have been an extrem ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #31 -- 10/13/05 Are people who have a lot of contact with mineral oils more at risk to develop rheumatoid arthritis? A study from Sweden addresses this issue. Does this apply to men and women? What is the relationship to rheumatoid factor antibodies? Learn the fate of Pfizer's drug application for Paracoxib for the treatment of post-operative pain. Paracoxib is an intra-venous "pro-drug" of Bextra, which was itself previously taken off of the market by the FDA. Aromatase inhibitors have been an extrem ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #30 -- 10/05/05 In this program the subject of the under treatment of pain is discussed. Physicians have a number of fears about prescribing narcotics, which are addressed. Patients worry about potential addiction and the possibility of side effects. A piece written by Barry Yeoman in AARP, The Magazine is reviewed. Physician and patient concerns are contributing to under treating pain in one half of all cancer patients, even in the final days of patients' lives. This is totally unacceptable. A very excit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #30 -- 10/05/05 In this program the subject of the under treatment of pain is discussed. Physicians have a number of fears about prescribing narcotics, which are addressed. Patients worry about potential addiction and the possibility of side effects. A piece written by Barry Yeoman in AARP, The Magazine is reviewed. Physician and patient concerns are contributing to under treating pain in one half of all cancer patients, even in the final days of patients' lives. This is totally unacceptable. A very excit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #30 -- 10/05/05 In this program the subject of the under treatment of pain is discussed. Physicians have a number of fears about prescribing narcotics, which are addressed. Patients worry about potential addiction and the possibility of side effects. A piece written by Barry Yeoman in AARP, The Magazine is reviewed. Physician and patient concerns are contributing to under treating pain in one half of all cancer patients, even in the final days of patients' lives. This is totally unacceptable. A very excit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #29 -- 09/28/05 This is the second part of a special two-part program with Dr. Rutstein interviewing Dr. Scott Zashin about his book, "Arthritis Without Pain: The Miracle of TNF Blockers." Dr. Zashin is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. Each of the TNF blockers is specifically addressed in this program (Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira). Injection site reactions from Enbrel are addressed. Concerns about potential infections associated with TNF inhibitors are discussed. This include ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #29 -- 09/28/05 This is the second part of a special two-part program with Dr. Rutstein interviewing Dr. Scott Zashin about his book, "Arthritis Without Pain: The Miracle of TNF Blockers." Dr. Zashin is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. Each of the TNF blockers is specifically addressed in this program (Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira). Injection site reactions from Enbrel are addressed. Concerns about potential infections associated with TNF inhibitors are discussed. This include ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #29 -- 09/28/05 This is the second part of a special two-part program with Dr. Rutstein interviewing Dr. Scott Zashin about his book, "Arthritis Without Pain: The Miracle of TNF Blockers." Dr. Zashin is a board-certified rheumatologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. Each of the TNF blockers is specifically addressed in this program (Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira). Injection site reactions from Enbrel are addressed. Concerns about potential infections associated with TNF inhibitors are discussed. This include ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #28 -- 09/21/05 This special podcast is part I of Dr. Rutstein's interview with board-certified rheumatologist and author, Dr. Scott Zashin, discussing his book "Arthritis Without Pain: The Miracle of TNF Blockers" (published by Sarah Allison Publishing Company, Dallas, TX) and available at ArthritisMall.com. Biologic agents offer patients hope of better outcomes than were seen previously with standard disease modifying drugs. Although a small percentage of patients will truly wind up without any signific ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #28 -- 09/21/05 This special podcast is part I of Dr. Rutstein's interview with board-certified rheumatologist and author, Dr. Scott Zashin, discussing his book "Arthritis Without Pain: The Miracle of TNF Blockers" (published by Sarah Allison Publishing Company, Dallas, TX) and available at ArthritisMall.com. Biologic agents offer patients hope of better outcomes than were seen previously with standard disease modifying drugs. Although a small percentage of patients will truly wind up without any signific ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #28 -- 09/21/05 This special podcast is part I of Dr. Rutstein's interview with board-certified rheumatologist and author, Dr. Scott Zashin, discussing his book "Arthritis Without Pain: The Miracle of TNF Blockers" (published by Sarah Allison Publishing Company, Dallas, TX) and available at ArthritisMall.com. Biologic agents offer patients hope of better outcomes than were seen previously with standard disease modifying drugs. Although a small percentage of patients will truly wind up without any signific ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #27 -- 09/14/05 Can yoga truly help people reduce their weight? Or are yoga enthusiasts just more health conscious? It appears from a recent study that pain is having a significant impact on work productivity and absenteeism. If a person's pain is properly addressed and treated this can result in improved productivity and may make your supervisor happier as well. Sexually provocative and flirtatious behavior may not achieve the desired results at work. It appears that women who do sexually arousing things ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #27 -- 09/14/05 Can yoga truly help people reduce their weight? Or are yoga enthusiasts just more health conscious? It appears from a recent study that pain is having a significant impact on work productivity and absenteeism. If a person's pain is properly addressed and treated this can result in improved productivity and may make your supervisor happier as well. Sexually provocative and flirtatious behavior may not achieve the desired results at work. It appears that women who do sexually arousing things ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #27 -- 09/14/05 Can yoga truly help people reduce their weight? Or are yoga enthusiasts just more health conscious? It appears from a recent study that pain is having a significant impact on work productivity and absenteeism. If a person's pain is properly addressed and treated this can result in improved productivity and may make your supervisor happier as well. Sexually provocative and flirtatious behavior may not achieve the desired results at work. It appears that women who do sexually arousing things ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #26 -- 09/07/05 Should rheumatoid arthritis patients be doing more rigorous resistance exercises to do more to increase muscle mass? A small study out of Wales suggests that this may be beneficial and cut down on disability. The importance of exercise as part of the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases is discussed. Hospitals can be "dangerous" places. This might be your conclusion after you hear some statistics about infections in Pennsylvania's hospitalized patients. Do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #26 -- 09/07/05 Should rheumatoid arthritis patients be doing more rigorous resistance exercises to do more to increase muscle mass? A small study out of Wales suggests that this may be beneficial and cut down on disability. The importance of exercise as part of the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases is discussed. Hospitals can be "dangerous" places. This might be your conclusion after you hear some statistics about infections in Pennsylvania's hospitalized patients. Do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #26 -- 09/07/05 Should rheumatoid arthritis patients be doing more rigorous resistance exercises to do more to increase muscle mass? A small study out of Wales suggests that this may be beneficial and cut down on disability. The importance of exercise as part of the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases is discussed. Hospitals can be "dangerous" places. This might be your conclusion after you hear some statistics about infections in Pennsylvania's hospitalized patients. Do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #25 -- 08/31/05 Have you ever experienced rudeness from a doctor? Then you will be interested in hearing about the inclusion of the teaching of communication skills and improved "bedside manner" to medical students. There may even be a relationship between how well you do medically and how your doctor interacts with you. In Take Back Control of Your Arthritis: The 12 Critical Steps, Step 1 is entitled "Find a Doctor You Can Trust." Your having the right doctor is the "foundation" of all of your subsequent ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #25 -- 08/31/05 Have you ever experienced rudeness from a doctor? Then you will be interested in hearing about the inclusion of the teaching of communication skills and improved "bedside manner" to medical students. There may even be a relationship between how well you do medically and how your doctor interacts with you. In Take Back Control of Your Arthritis: The 12 Critical Steps, Step 1 is entitled "Find a Doctor You Can Trust." Your having the right doctor is the "foundation" of all of your subsequent ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #25 -- 08/31/05 Have you ever experienced rudeness from a doctor? Then you will be interested in hearing about the inclusion of the teaching of communication skills and improved "bedside manner" to medical students. There may even be a relationship between how well you do medically and how your doctor interacts with you. In Take Back Control of Your Arthritis: The 12 Critical Steps, Step 1 is entitled "Find a Doctor You Can Trust." Your having the right doctor is the "foundation" of all of your subsequent ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #24 -- 08/25/05 Many patients with rheumatic diseases are overweight or even obese. This can create significant long-term problems with arthritis involving the weight-bearing joints in the lower extremities. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease as well. It is, therefore, important to talk about weight reduction, diet, and exercise on our program. Dr. Rutstein is devoting this program to a discussion of bogus weight loss products and false advertising claims made by these ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #24 -- 08/25/05 Many patients with rheumatic diseases are overweight or even obese. This can create significant long-term problems with arthritis involving the weight-bearing joints in the lower extremities. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease as well. It is, therefore, important to talk about weight reduction, diet, and exercise on our program. Dr. Rutstein is devoting this program to a discussion of bogus weight loss products and false advertising claims made by these ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #24 -- 08/25/05 Many patients with rheumatic diseases are overweight or even obese. This can create significant long-term problems with arthritis involving the weight-bearing joints in the lower extremities. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease as well. It is, therefore, important to talk about weight reduction, diet, and exercise on our program. Dr. Rutstein is devoting this program to a discussion of bogus weight loss products and false advertising claims made by these ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #23 -- 08/17/05 Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories should not only be an inspiration to cancer patients, but also to chronic rheumatic disease sufferers. Read Lance's book "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life" and use it to motivate you. Dr. Rutstein's daughter Dr. Jessica has delivered his grandson, Colin Benjamin Hughes. Her determination to deliver the baby and avoid a C-section exemplifies the type of persistence you should demonstrate in battling your arthritis. In newly de ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #23 -- 08/17/05 Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories should not only be an inspiration to cancer patients, but also to chronic rheumatic disease sufferers. Read Lance's book "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life" and use it to motivate you. Dr. Rutstein's daughter Dr. Jessica has delivered his grandson, Colin Benjamin Hughes. Her determination to deliver the baby and avoid a C-section exemplifies the type of persistence you should demonstrate in battling your arthritis. In newly de ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #23 -- 08/17/05 Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories should not only be an inspiration to cancer patients, but also to chronic rheumatic disease sufferers. Read Lance's book "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life" and use it to motivate you. Dr. Rutstein's daughter Dr. Jessica has delivered his grandson, Colin Benjamin Hughes. Her determination to deliver the baby and avoid a C-section exemplifies the type of persistence you should demonstrate in battling your arthritis. In newly de ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #22 -- 08/11/05 The FDA has ruled that Pfizer must include a strong ("black box") warning about the cardio-vascular risks associated with Celebrex in its package insert. Other labeling changes are also discussed. Simultaneously the FDA granted approval for a new indication for the use of Celebrex in ankylosing spondylitis. Dr. Rutstein discusses the scope of treatment options available to you for the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathy), which is often seen in association with diabetes mellitus or with sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #22 -- 08/11/05 The FDA has ruled that Pfizer must include a strong ("black box") warning about the cardio-vascular risks associated with Celebrex in its package insert. Other labeling changes are also discussed. Simultaneously the FDA granted approval for a new indication for the use of Celebrex in ankylosing spondylitis. Dr. Rutstein discusses the scope of treatment options available to you for the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathy), which is often seen in association with diabetes mellitus or with sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #22 -- 08/11/05 The FDA has ruled that Pfizer must include a strong ("black box") warning about the cardio-vascular risks associated with Celebrex in its package insert. Other labeling changes are also discussed. Simultaneously the FDA granted approval for a new indication for the use of Celebrex in ankylosing spondylitis. Dr. Rutstein discusses the scope of treatment options available to you for the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathy), which is often seen in association with diabetes mellitus or with sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #21 -- 08/03/05 Controversies regarding celebrity disease awareness ads are discussed. Celebrities feel that they have the "right" to speak about specific diseases and/or medications based on personal experience or that of a family member or friend. FDA rules have not required that side effects and potential dangers of these treatments be included with these direct-to-consumer disease awareness ads. Dr. Rutstein contrasts this with stricter Congressional requirements for disclosure of risks in customary p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #21 -- 08/03/05 Controversies regarding celebrity disease awareness ads are discussed. Celebrities feel that they have the "right" to speak about specific diseases and/or medications based on personal experience or that of a family member or friend. FDA rules have not required that side effects and potential dangers of these treatments be included with these direct-to-consumer disease awareness ads. Dr. Rutstein contrasts this with stricter Congressional requirements for disclosure of risks in customary p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #21 -- 08/03/05 Controversies regarding celebrity disease awareness ads are discussed. Celebrities feel that they have the "right" to speak about specific diseases and/or medications based on personal experience or that of a family member or friend. FDA rules have not required that side effects and potential dangers of these treatments be included with these direct-to-consumer disease awareness ads. Dr. Rutstein contrasts this with stricter Congressional requirements for disclosure of risks in customary p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #20 -- 07/28/05 What happens when post-menopausal women go off of their estrogen and progestin hormones? Dr. Rutstein discusses some observations discovered as part of the Women's Health Initiative dealing with the menopause and hormonal therapy. Hydration, cooling down with air conditioning or a fan, exercise, yoga, and meditation may all be helpful adjuncts in treating post-menopausal symptoms. Dr. Rutstein comments on whether musculo-skeletal symptoms are truly part of menopause or not. The ancient Chi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #20 -- 07/28/05 What happens when post-menopausal women go off of their estrogen and progestin hormones? Dr. Rutstein discusses some observations discovered as part of the Women's Health Initiative dealing with the menopause and hormonal therapy. Hydration, cooling down with air conditioning or a fan, exercise, yoga, and meditation may all be helpful adjuncts in treating post-menopausal symptoms. Dr. Rutstein comments on whether musculo-skeletal symptoms are truly part of menopause or not. The ancient Chi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #20 -- 07/28/05 What happens when post-menopausal women go off of their estrogen and progestin hormones? Dr. Rutstein discusses some observations discovered as part of the Women's Health Initiative dealing with the menopause and hormonal therapy. Hydration, cooling down with air conditioning or a fan, exercise, yoga, and meditation may all be helpful adjuncts in treating post-menopausal symptoms. Dr. Rutstein comments on whether musculo-skeletal symptoms are truly part of menopause or not. The ancient Chi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #19 -- 07/20/05 Are Teflon-coated pots and pans dangerous? Dr. Rutstein passes along a warning about the possible cancer risks of a substance found in Teflon. Can soybean protein cookies reduce your blood pressure? A recent study suggests that soybean might slightly reduce your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. Is acupuncture beneficial for fibromyalgia patients? A study that compared legitimate acupuncture with "sham" (fake) treatments is discussed. Disappointing news about green tea and sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #19 -- 07/20/05 Are Teflon-coated pots and pans dangerous? Dr. Rutstein passes along a warning about the possible cancer risks of a substance found in Teflon. Can soybean protein cookies reduce your blood pressure? A recent study suggests that soybean might slightly reduce your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. Is acupuncture beneficial for fibromyalgia patients? A study that compared legitimate acupuncture with "sham" (fake) treatments is discussed. Disappointing news about green tea and sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #19 -- 07/20/05 Are Teflon-coated pots and pans dangerous? Dr. Rutstein passes along a warning about the possible cancer risks of a substance found in Teflon. Can soybean protein cookies reduce your blood pressure? A recent study suggests that soybean might slightly reduce your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. Is acupuncture beneficial for fibromyalgia patients? A study that compared legitimate acupuncture with "sham" (fake) treatments is discussed. Disappointing news about green tea and sh ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #18 -- 07/15/05 A medical advisory panel in Canada has recommended that Vioxx be brought back on the market in that country. Important points made by the panel regarding Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra, as well as the traditional NSAIDS are discussed. The panel also suggested that ibuprofen be removed from the over-the-counter shelves and require a prescription from a physician, due to its own possible side effect problems. The lack of a protective effect of aspirin when used in conjunction with these NSAI ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #18 -- 07/15/05 A medical advisory panel in Canada has recommended that Vioxx be brought back on the market in that country. Important points made by the panel regarding Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra, as well as the traditional NSAIDS are discussed. The panel also suggested that ibuprofen be removed from the over-the-counter shelves and require a prescription from a physician, due to its own possible side effect problems. The lack of a protective effect of aspirin when used in conjunction with these NSAI ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #18 -- 07/15/05 A medical advisory panel in Canada has recommended that Vioxx be brought back on the market in that country. Important points made by the panel regarding Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra, as well as the traditional NSAIDS are discussed. The panel also suggested that ibuprofen be removed from the over-the-counter shelves and require a prescription from a physician, due to its own possible side effect problems. The lack of a protective effect of aspirin when used in conjunction with these NSAI ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #17 -- 07/07/05 A new vaccine (Zostavax) to help prevent shingles, as well as reduce the pain following this condition is pending approval by the FDA. Dr. Rutstein presents information about shingles (herpes zoster infection) and why it is important to try to avoid developing this condition (to avoid post-herpetic neuralgia, blindness). A gene, Foxo3a, has been discovered that may represent a potential treatment target in rheumatoid arthritis. Blocking this gene may allow detrimental white blood cells t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #17 -- 07/07/05 A new vaccine (Zostavax) to help prevent shingles, as well as reduce the pain following this condition is pending approval by the FDA. Dr. Rutstein presents information about shingles (herpes zoster infection) and why it is important to try to avoid developing this condition (to avoid post-herpetic neuralgia, blindness). A gene, Foxo3a, has been discovered that may represent a potential treatment target in rheumatoid arthritis. Blocking this gene may allow detrimental white blood cells t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #17 -- 07/07/05 A new vaccine (Zostavax) to help prevent shingles, as well as reduce the pain following this condition is pending approval by the FDA. Dr. Rutstein presents information about shingles (herpes zoster infection) and why it is important to try to avoid developing this condition (to avoid post-herpetic neuralgia, blindness). A gene, Foxo3a, has been discovered that may represent a potential treatment target in rheumatoid arthritis. Blocking this gene may allow detrimental white blood cells t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #16 -- 06/30/05 A study out of England addresses the relative interest of patients in assuming greater control over their own treatment management. The severity of their rheumatic condition and the age of the patient are two different factors in whether patients want to be given this control. New American College of Rheumatology guidelines regarding the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are discussed. Options include low dose Celebrex, traditional NSAIDS in conjunction with proto ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #15 -- 06/23/05 This is a special Arthritis Central News and Views Program reviewing a unique topical cream called MyoRx. This was developed by our featured guest, Dr. Barry Bockow, a clinical rheumatologist from Seattle, Washington. Omega-3 fatty acids and their role in our health is discussed. MyoRx cream contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid, along with methyl salicylate and capsaicin. Dr. Bockow compares and contrasts this cream with other available topical creams on the market. The lack of any sig ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #14 -- 06/15/05 A review of a recent report on the prevalence and treatment of pain in the U.S. The role of acupuncture in the treatment of pain and the philosophical theory of why it's supposed to work. Commentary about recent research using acupuncture for low back pain, as well as knee pain in osteoarthritis. Alternative approaches to control pain including massage, exercise, laughter, and adequate sleep are discussed. The power of prayer in combatting rheumatic conditions and controversial viewpoints ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #14 -- 06/15/05 A review of a recent report on the prevalence and treatment of pain in the U.S. The role of acupuncture in the treatment of pain and the philosophical theory of why it's supposed to work. Commentary about recent research using acupuncture for low back pain, as well as knee pain in osteoarthritis. Alternative approaches to control pain including massage, exercise, laughter, and adequate sleep are discussed. The power of prayer in combatting rheumatic conditions and controversial viewpoints ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #14 -- 06/15/05 A review of a recent report on the prevalence and treatment of pain in the U.S. The role of acupuncture in the treatment of pain and the philosophical theory of why it's supposed to work. Commentary about recent research using acupuncture for low back pain, as well as knee pain in osteoarthritis. Alternative approaches to control pain including massage, exercise, laughter, and adequate sleep are discussed. The power of prayer in combatting rheumatic conditions and controversial viewpoints ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #13 -- 06/09/05 The issue of pool temperature and any stimulation to appetite and caloric intake following cold water exercise is discussed. Congress is lashing out at Merck and suggesting that their conduct was inappropriate in alerting patients and physicians about potential cardio-vascular side effects from Vioxx. Merck has defended itself against such accusations. In the meantime, the FDA's role in all of this is also being scrutinized. Key points from a book dealing with "burnout" in the workpla ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #13 -- 06/09/05 The issue of pool temperature and any stimulation to appetite and caloric intake following cold water exercise is discussed. Congress is lashing out at Merck and suggesting that their conduct was inappropriate in alerting patients and physicians about potential cardio-vascular side effects from Vioxx. Merck has defended itself against such accusations. In the meantime, the FDA's role in all of this is also being scrutinized. Key points from a book dealing with "burnout" in the workpla ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #13 -- 06/09/05 The issue of pool temperature and any stimulation to appetite and caloric intake following cold water exercise is discussed. Congress is lashing out at Merck and suggesting that their conduct was inappropriate in alerting patients and physicians about potential cardio-vascular side effects from Vioxx. Merck has defended itself against such accusations. In the meantime, the FDA's role in all of this is also being scrutinized. Key points from a book dealing with "burnout" in the workpla ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #12 -- 06/01/05 ArthritisCentral News and Views #12 - 6/01/05 Off-label medication usage in fibromyalgia syndrome. A combination approach to fibromyalgia with anti-depressants, sleep medicines, analgesics, muscle relaxants along with other forms of therapy. The use of Lyrica (pregabalin) in fibromyalgia. Cymbalta and milnacipran anti-depressant medications in fibromyalgia. Thalidomide, which had caused prior congenital birth defects, may now have a role in the treatment of fibromyalgia. T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #12 -- 06/01/05 ArthritisCentral News and Views #12 - 6/01/05 Off-label medication usage in fibromyalgia syndrome. A combination approach to fibromyalgia with anti-depressants, sleep medicines, analgesics, muscle relaxants along with other forms of therapy. The use of Lyrica (pregabalin) in fibromyalgia. Cymbalta and milnacipran anti-depressant medications in fibromyalgia. Thalidomide, which had caused prior congenital birth defects, may now have a role in the treatment of fibromyalgia. T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #12 -- 06/01/05 ArthritisCentral News and Views #12 - 6/01/05 Off-label medication usage in fibromyalgia syndrome. A combination approach to fibromyalgia with anti-depressants, sleep medicines, analgesics, muscle relaxants along with other forms of therapy. The use of Lyrica (pregabalin) in fibromyalgia. Cymbalta and milnacipran anti-depressant medications in fibromyalgia. Thalidomide, which had caused prior congenital birth defects, may now have a role in the treatment of fibromyalgia. T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #11 -- 05/25/05 ArthritisCentral News and Views #11 - 5/25/05 Lessons to be learned from Dana and Christopher Reeve regarding being a care giver or receiving care from others. Developing a disability makes you more appreciative of what you previously were able to do. Getting outside of your own pain and depression by doing something helpful for someone else. For more information on the work Dana Reeve is doing, visit www.ChristopherReeve.org More information for you regarding the recent chang ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #11 -- 05/25/05 ArthritisCentral News and Views #11 - 5/25/05 Lessons to be learned from Dana and Christopher Reeve regarding being a care giver or receiving care from others. Developing a disability makes you more appreciative of what you previously were able to do. Getting outside of your own pain and depression by doing something helpful for someone else. For more information on the work Dana Reeve is doing, visit www.ChristopherReeve.org More information for you regarding the recent chang ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website ArthritisCentral News and Views #11 -- 05/25/05 ArthritisCentral News and Views #11 - 5/25/05 Lessons to be learned from Dana and Christopher Reeve regarding being a care giver or receiving care from others. Developing a disability makes you more appreciative of what you previously were able to do. Getting outside of your own pain and depression by doing something helpful for someone else. For more information on the