Sign language interpreting is one of the highest-risk professions for ergonomic injury, according to a new study conducted by Rochester Institute of Technology. The research indicates that interpreting causes more physical stress to the extremities than high-risk tasks conducted in industrial settings, including assembly line work.

Patients with pain caused by narrowed arteries in their legs have 37% more pain-free walking if they take naftidrofuryl (200mg three times a day) than those taking placebos, a Cochrane Review has found. In addition, 55% of patients taking naftidrofuryl improved, while only 30% of people on placebo treatments improved. Naftidrofuryl is used to treat circulatory problems.

Title: Most Cancer Survivors Say Chemo Fears Unfounded
Category: Health News
Created: 4/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/7/2008

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are two serious and debilitating diseases with no confirmed cause and limited treatment options. However, results of a new comprehensive literature study propose a simplified treatment process that could help alleviate symptoms for patients suffering from these diseases. Kent Holtorf, M.D., medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group Center for Endocrine, Neurological and Infection related illness Torrance, Calif.

The Pro-Care Spine Center in Austin, Texas recently created the Back and Neck Pain Remedy DVD and made it available free to the general public. This DVD includes 16 stretches and exercises that can be done at work or at home to help alleviate back and neck pain. In addition to the stretches and exercises, this DVD includes suggestions for controlling inflammation and how to know when the time is right to seek professional help.

Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: PP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative late-stage drug candidates for the treatment of neurologic and fibrotic diseases, today announced that the United States FDA has accepted a Pipex-supported, investigator-initiated, Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to conduct a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial of oral flupirtine for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a rheumatic pain disease.

Title: Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 3/1/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/3/2008

Title: Gene Clue May Spur New Baldness Drugs
Category: Health News
Created: 2/27/2008
Last Editorial Review: 2/27/2008

Title: Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet
Category: Health News
Created: 2/20/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/20/2008

Title: Thallium
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2008
Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2008