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.