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PROFNET WIRE: HEALTH & MEDICINE: Arthritis

Posted on: Thursday, 9 March 2006, 15:00 CST

ROUND-UPS Arthritis (continued, 1 expert) LEADS 1. Alternative Health: Natural Options to Beat Heart Disease 2. Medicine: OTC Industry Efforts to Curb Cough Medicine Abuse 3. Mental Health: Intellectual Disabilities to be in National Spotlight 4. Pediatrics: Infant Health -- Identifying Tiny Tummy Troubles 5. Pediatrics: Children are Greatly Affected by Caffeine ROUND-UP: ARTHRITIS (continued)

ProfNet added the following to items posted previously at http://profnet.prnewswire.com/organik/orbital/thewire/lst_leads.jsp?iLRTopicI D=6185

1. DR. DAVID MANDEL, board-certified rheumatologist: "With the apparent failure of glucosamine and chondroitin to effectively reduce osteoarthritis pain, and the limited use of Cox-2 inhibitors, arthritis patients are left with few options for control of mild to moderate pain. Not all patients need or want to take prescription therapies. They need safe alternatives for pain and/or symptoms that can be used in conjunction with traditional treatments." Mandel is the primary investigator of the Arthritis Advantage clinical trial and is available to discuss arthritis treatment options. News Contact: Molly Johnson, johnsomo@fleishman.com Phone: +1-216-566-7019 (3/9/06)

LEADS

1. ALTERNATIVE HEALTH: NATURAL OPTIONS TO BEAT HEART DISEASE. KEVIN MAKI, Ph.D., founder and CEO of PROVIDENT CLINICAL RESEARCH, is a nationally recognized cholesterol expert and author of more than 150 published books, manuscripts and abstracts dedicated to nutrition and preventive cardiology. Maki can discuss cholesterol reduction and how small changes can go a long way in preventing heart disease: "Reducing cholesterol through prescription drugs should be a last resort. Lifestyle changes are essential for getting people on the right track long-term. There are a number of well-studied natural options that can help people achieve their target cholesterol goals, such as consuming plant sterols and stanols and viscous soluble fiber." News Contact: Grace Kim, gracek@carryonpr.com Phone: +1-323-988-4663 (3/9/06)

2. MEDICINE: OTC INDUSTRY EFFORTS TO CURB COUGH MEDICINE ABUSE. LINDA A. SUYDAM, president of CONSUMER HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION: "The over-the- counter drug industry takes very seriously the intentional abuse of any of its products, and is working with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America to ensure that right audiences -- parents, educators, health professionals -- are aware that some kids may be considering abusing DXM- containing OTCs or other household products. Dextromethorphan is a safe and effective ingredient found in many OTC cough and cold products used by millions each year." Suydam can discuss DXM abuse, robotripping, skittling and cough medicine abuse. News Contact: Elizabeth Assey, eassey@chpa-info.org Phone: +1-202-429-9260 (3/9/06)

3. MENTAL HEALTH: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO BE IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT. ELAINE HIEBER, chairperson, Games Organizing Committee, SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA NATIONAL GAMES: "The field of intellectual disabilities is about to be thrust into the national spotlight. Those with intellectual disabilities face many challenges, such as barriers to basic health care, as well as prejudices in the workplace. Hopefully, these kinds of challenges will soon be a thing of the past, as people understand all that those with intellectual disabilities can accomplish." The first-ever Special Olympics USA National Games will take place June 2-7. News Contact: John Shors, jshors@groundfloormedia.com Phone: +1-303-885-3885 (3/9/06)

4. PEDIATRICS: INFANT HEALTH -- IDENTIFYING TINY TUMMY TROUBLES. JAMES SEARS, M.D., renowned pediatrician and co-author of "The Baby Book": "Many babies can experience digestive problems, but because babies can only communicate through crying or body language, parents may have a hard time determining if it's infant gas or colic. The most common indicators of gas pain are crying and the baby pulling his or her legs up into a curled position in an effort to relieve the pain. The crying fits often coincide with a feeding schedule and will often come in sharp waves, as if the baby is having a cramp." News Contact: Danielle Ruess-Albertson, druess@mccus.jnj.com Phone: +1-215-273-8239 (3/9/06)

5. PEDIATRICS: CHILDREN ARE GREATLY AFFECTED BY CAFFEINE. MARINA KUSHNER, author of the "Truth About Caffeine" and founder of the CAFFEINE AWARENESS ALLIANCE, a not-for-profit organization that sponsors "National Caffeine Awareness Month": "Caffeine is commonly abused by children in the form of soft drinks. Studies have shown that high dietary doses of caffeine (200 mg or more) increase anxiety ratings and induce panic attacks. Children are greatly affected by caffeine due to the fact they weigh less." Kushner is available to discuss suitable alternatives. Kushner: worthwhilecause@yahoo.com Phone: +1-815-572-8007 (3/9/06)

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