June 2005
Ask Dr. Marks: 06/05
Subscribers Only Hypermobility syndrome; Avoiding purines; Still’s Disease
Gear To Go
Subscribers Only Five travel companions to give your joints and memory a break.
Staying In the Game
Subscribers Only Arthritis and sports may seem like strange bedfellows, but with a few caveats you should be able to compete worry-free.
Patching Up Your Pain
Subscribers Only If oral analgesics don’t work for you, it may be time to try a transdermal patch.
In the News: 06/05
Subscribers Only New once-a-month osteoporosis drug debuts; Hyaluronan injections delay need for knee surgery; Back pain more a result of psychological stress than work; Chondroitin lessens joint narrowing, pain reduction inconclusive
Tapping A New Source For Bone Repair
Subscribers Only A major new development in bone-grafting technology is leading the way to new methods for restoring muscle, tissue, and cartilage.