Supreme Court to Decide What Is Patently Obvious

It is fast approaching D-day in the Supreme Court between Big Pharma and the Indian government. Starting this Wednesday the court will hear the summary arguments in a precedent setting case over...

Should You Be Taking a Statin Medication for High Cholesterol?

It’s the burning question of the age! Should you take statins or...

Exenatide (Byetta) and Weight Loss?

Effects of exenatide (Byetta) on weight loss, blood pressure, and insulin resistance...

Antidepressants may Increase Risk of Developing Cataracts?

Researchers at the University of British Columbia published the results of a...

Do Acid Lowering Agents Affect Absorption of Vitamin B12?

Find out why proton-pump inhibitors used to prevent ulcers may lower...

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Steroid Injections for Hip Arthritis?
By Jarret Morrow MD on May 19, 2012
A recent study published in the journal, Arthritis & Rheumatism, suggests that steroid injections can effectively treat pain from osteoarthritis in the hip (Lambert et...
Risedronate for Treating Arthritis?
By Jarret Morrow MD on August 7, 2012
Risedronate for Treating Osteoarthritis? Risedronate is a bisphosphonate type drug which is approved by the FDA for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. It has been...
Acetaminophen or NSAIDS for Arthritis?
By Jarret Morrow MD on December 31, 2011
One common question for patients who suffer from the symptoms of arthritis is whether acetaminophen (Tylenol) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS such as Ibuprofen) are...
Is Tramadol Effective for Treating Osteoarthritis?
By Jarret Morrow MD on March 10, 2013
Tramadol is an opiod medication that’s used for treating moderate to severe pain. Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), Tramadol does not cause renal (kidney) problems...
How Effect Are Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Relieving Knee Pain?
By Jarret Morrow MD on January 1, 2012
For those who suffer from knee osteoarthritis, one potential treatment option would include having your doctor inject your affected joint with hyaluronic acid. Research suggests...