J. Glen House, MD

Brain Injuries Result In Widespread Brain Tissue Loss One Year Later

Traumatic brain injuries, even those that don't seem to be caused by significant force, result in measurable loss of brain tissue, a new study finds.

Fibromyalgia Symptoms Helped by Synthetic Marijuana

Fibromyalgia patients may soon find relief for their pain symptoms from a synthetic marijuana pill called nabilone. Studies have shown that the medication has significant effects on treating the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. But is it better than real marijuana, which is legally available in several states?

MS Treatment of the Future Will Be Determined by Genes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment of the future will likely be chosen on an individualized basis depending on the patient's genes, according to new research.

Experimental Antisense Drug Targets Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

"Research indicates that an ""antisense drug"" - a manmade form of RNA that interacts with the genetic code - may prove to be a promising treatment for Duschenne muscular dystrophy. The study involved boys age 10-13."

Muscular Dystrophy and ALS Findings

Recent research in neuromuscular diseases has found that muscles are able to talk back to nerves, and play an important role in nerve development and survival.

Finger Length Can Determine the Risk for Knee and Hip Arthritis

Finger length may be a way to predict the likely occurrence of knee and hip arthritis. A recent study shows a correlation between the tendency to develop osteoarthritis in the hip and knee and having an index finger shorter than the ring finger.

Glucosamine Sulfate Not Effective for Hip Osteoarthritis

In a recent study, glucosamine sulfate did not reduce osteoarthritis symptoms nor increase the amount of collagen between bones. The study looked at pain, function, stiffness, and changes in joint space based on consumption of glucosamine sulfate.

Pain Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management

For the first time, patients with chronic pain can control their own neurostimulation instead of relying upon a physician.

Statin Drugs May Reduce Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

A recent study showed a significant protective association between taking statin medications and the prevention of developing Parkinson's disease, and found that the longer individuals used the statin drug, the stronger the protection.

Report Cites Depression Concern for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Rheumatoid arthritis is often accompanied by depression, but many patients don't talk to their doctors about it. You may need to see another health care professional for a thorough discussion and further treatment.