Vioxx Settlement
This is an important announcement for consumers about the prescription drug Vioxx. Vioxx was a drug commonly used to treat pain and inflammation in adults with arthritis.
A settlement was reached with the manufacturer of Vioxx and will provide refunds to anyone who paid for the medication. Consumers are eligible to get $50 or more. Personal injury claims related to this drug are not included in this settlement.
The deadline to file a claim is approaching – claims must be filed by May 6, 2014.
Details are available at http://www.VioxxSettlement.com or by calling 1-866-439-6932.
It’s normal to have uric acid in your body, but too much can increase your risk for gout – an extremely painful form of inflammatory arthritis that often presents with other health issues, including kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes and permanent joint and tissue damage. Despite this, just 10 percent of gout sufferers are being properly treated – and more than one-third have not had their uric acid checked in the past five years.
To raise awareness about the need for timely treatment for gout – including regular monitoring of serum uric acid (sUA) levels – the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) has introduced a new “Go for Six” campaign. The campaign urges those who have or who are at risk for gout to get their sUA levels checked every six months, and to work with their doctor to determine a treatment plan for controlling gout and keeping sUA levels to a healthy 6 mg/dL or below.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7420351-gout-uric-acid-go-for-six-campaign/
Extremely painful and destructive, gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis with elevated serum uric acid (sUA) a root cause of the disease. Even with the growing incidence of gout, recent research from the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) found that just 16 percent of Americans overall know the target sUA number for gout (6 mg/dL or below) – and just 38 percent of people with gout had their sUA levels checked within the past six months, the timeframe recommended by the American College of Rheumatology. Additionally, the majority of gout sufferers don’t understand the importance of taking daily uric acid-lowering medications, with four in 10 incorrectly believing that they can stop taking medications when they aren’t experiencing flares.
Seeking to increase recognition of the severity of gout and need for routine sUA testing and management, GUAES hosted a professional roundtable discussion on October 3, 2015. The roundtable brought together several experts – rheumatologists, a family care physician, and representatives from the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the National Kidney Foundation and CreakyJoints – to explore how to more effectively educate about gout and improve access to public education and treatment.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7715851-guaes-gout-roundtable-discussion/
If you think the arrival of Fall brings the end to your summer fitness and nutritious routine, think again! Fall is the perfect time to re-energize and get a kick start on health and nutrition.
Nationally recognized fitness, nutrition and lifestyle expert Kelli Calabrese provides the latest trends in fitness and nutrition.
The number of gout patients is rising, with an estimated 8.3 million American adults diagnosed with gout—but only 10 percent of them are being properly treated, according to the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society. To heighten awareness and knowledge about gout and to lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, the society has released two new comprehensive kits to educate patients and provide consistent information for medical professionals. The release of the Take a Stand on Gout Patient Education Kit and Medical Professional Information Kit coincides with Gout Awareness Day, an annual commemoration on May 22 to call attention to the growing incidence of gout and to enhance knowledge so as to improve patient outcomes. Both kits provide new, substantial information about gout from specialists, who treat gout patients every day.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61805-gout-uric-acid-education-society-take-a-stand-on-gout-new-information-kits
Entering its 10th year of providing gout education, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) is amplifying its efforts on May 22 – National Gout Awareness Day – and encouraging gout sufferers to seek immediate and ongoing treatment. Information and resources are available to both the general public and medical professionals through the organization’s new website, found at GoutEducation.org.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7134051-gout-and-uric-acid-education-society-national-gout-awareness-day
With gout incidence on the rise, an increasing number of medical professionals, across multiple fields of practice, will continue to be exposed to patients who suffer from gout and are seeking an accurate diagnosis and treatment. However, despite the availability of the “Guidelines for the Management of Gout” by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), there are many inconsistencies in how gout is diagnosed, treated and discussed by medical professionals. Conflicting messages and treatment recommendations can contribute to confusion, and even lack of compliance, on behalf of the patient – particularly when gout is connected with comorbid conditions, such as kidney disease, heart disease or diabetes.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7362551-gout-uric-acid-education-society-guaes-roundtable-consensus-paper/
Medical researchers are making unprecedented progress into understanding why women suffer disproportionately from a number of diseases. Those insights are providing information to help develop medicines to attack diseases such as osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, depression, rheumatoid arthritis and age-related macular degeneration, all of which affect more women than men.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/phrma/50270/
Hi my name is John Hine, welcome to Hine Tai Chi. You will find a host of ways to learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung on this site. From weekly classes, to workshops and DVD’s, there is something for everyone from beginner to advanced instructors.
Research around the world has shown that Tai Chi Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Builds Immunity.
It improves everyday physical functioning, improves cardiac health and generates a feeling of well being.
It also alleviates the symptoms of many diseases including, helping reduce chronic pain, Lower Back Pain, aids Arthritis, helps lower blood pressure,. And as if that is not enough helps you sleep better too.
If you find it difficult to stand two of my DVD’s even show you how to gain the benefits of doing Tai Chi while sitting down.
Hi my name is John Hine, welcome to Hine Tai Chi. You will find a host of ways to learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung on this site. From weekly classes, to workshops and DVD’s, there is something for everyone from beginner to advanced instructors.
Research around the world has shown that Tai Chi Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Builds Immunity.
It improves everyday physical functioning, improves cardiac health and generates a feeling of well being.
It also alleviates the symptoms of many diseases including, helping reduce chronic pain, Lower Back Pain, aids Arthritis, helps lower blood pressure,. And as if that is not enough helps you sleep better too.
If you find it difficult to stand two of my DVD’s even show you how to gain the benefits of doing Tai Chi while sitting down.
Hi my name is John Hine, welcome to Hine Tai Chi. You will find a host of ways to learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung on this site. From weekly classes, to workshops and DVD’s, there is something for everyone from beginner to advanced instructors.
Research around the world has shown that Tai Chi Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Builds Immunity.
It improves everyday physical functioning, improves cardiac health and generates a feeling of well being.
It also alleviates the symptoms of many diseases including, helping reduce chronic pain, Lower Back Pain, aids Arthritis, helps lower blood pressure,. And as if that is not enough helps you sleep better too.
If you find it difficult to stand two of my DVD’s even show you how to gain the benefits of doing Tai Chi while sitting down.
Hi my name is John Hine, welcome to Hine Tai Chi. You will find a host of ways to learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung on this site. From weekly classes, to workshops and DVD’s, there is something for everyone from beginner to advanced instructors.
Research around the world has shown that Tai Chi Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Builds Immunity.
It improves everyday physical functioning, improves cardiac health and generates a feeling of well being.
It also alleviates the symptoms of many diseases including, helping reduce chronic pain, Lower Back Pain, aids Arthritis, helps lower blood pressure,. And as if that is not enough helps you sleep better too.
If you find it difficult to stand two of my DVD’s even show you how to gain the benefits of doing Tai Chi while sitting down.
