Information and opinions on health from CRegal at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/215658/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/215658/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/215658/index http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/215658/153291/healthcentral Fri, 25 May 2012 12:27:00 -0400 CRegal It’s estimated that 90 percent of prostate cancer cases remain dormant and do not require clinical attention.  However, when the cancer does show signs of growth, prostate cancer treatment generally is very effective.  Nearly 100 percent of men survive the cancer five years after diagnosis, after 10 years the survival rate is 98 percent and after 15 years the survival rate is 91 percent.  The survival rates by stage of the... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/215658/153291/healthcentral http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/215658/153265/drug-effective Thu, 24 May 2012 13:35:00 -0400 CRegal A new drug may offer another treatment option to men with advanced stages of prostate cancer.  While early-stage cancers can be monitored, but not necessarily acted on, advanced versions often require an  invasive procedure, either through surgery or radiation.  But the new drug, Zytiga, may provide an alternative to those measures:  clinical trials have shown that it was able to eliminate or reduce tumors in roughly... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/215658/153265/drug-effective http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/153087/explainer Fri, 18 May 2012 11:53:00 -0400 CRegal Three new studies may have shed some light on the causes of arthritis, and the pain and inflammation that accompany the condition.  More than 27 million Americans now suffer from osteoarthritis, so finding a biological source of the problem would help with early diagnosis and treatment.  (CDC, 2011).  Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the cartilage surrounding a joint that provides padding between the bones. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/153087/explainer http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/215658/152812/poll Wed, 09 May 2012 10:42:16 -0400 CRegal Do you receive the MS newsletter here on HealthCentral.com?  Do you like it?   Currently, we publish once per month but are kicking around changing the schedule.  How often would you like to see it?   Please answer the poll and let us know what you think!   Thank you! http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/215658/152812/poll http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/215658/152790/healthcentral Tue, 08 May 2012 17:04:00 -0400 CRegal   What is the PSA test?   Testing the amount of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in the blood can help diagnose prostate cancer.  PSA is a protein in the blood produced by prostate cells; a dramatic rise in the amount of PSA can indicate problems with the prostate gland, including prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, prostatitis or prostatic stones.  Though PSA levels rise on their own even in healthy men, an increase ... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/215658/152790/healthcentral http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/152755/patient Mon, 07 May 2012 16:47:00 -0400 CRegal   Sally Boyle had her hip replaced in 2004 at age 57 due to degenerative joint disease.  We spoke last week to discuss her procedure from the decision to have surgery through today, eight years removed from the procedure.   How did you decide to have hip replacement surgery?  What were you experiencing at the time?   I actually never had any problems with my hip for a long time.  Many people have long-term... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/152755/patient http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/152647/deciding Thu, 03 May 2012 16:43:00 -0400 CRegal   A patient has consistent pain in his  hip joint, which has made it difficult for him to walk in  recent years.  The patient, now in his 60s, played sports as a young man and has been aware of the deteriorating cartilage in his hip for some time.  Recently, though, the problem has  become so severe that he has sought medical advice for how to handle the pain.    Is it time to consider a hip... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/152647/deciding http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/152627/surgery Thu, 03 May 2012 09:23:00 -0400 CRegal   Hip replacement surgery is a big decision, but one that can have a big positive effect on your life.    Many considering hip replacement surgery are in constant pain and experience great immobility in the joint.  But what does the procedure actually entail?   To understand a hip replacement procedure, you must first understand the hip.  There are two parts to the joint – the ball and the socket. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/215658/152627/surgery http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/215658/152572/explainer Tue, 01 May 2012 16:17:55 -0400 CRegal   "I think I have diagnosed myself with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – I am always tired."   Unfortunately, the name of the condition can be misleading.  Though "chronic fatigue" is a symptom that does define the condition, there is much more to the syndrome--officially called myalgic encephalomyelitis – than often being tired.   What Is ME/CFS?   This  is an autoimmune disease characterized by... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/215658/152572/explainer http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/215658/152565/carry Tue, 01 May 2012 12:16:00 -0400 CRegal   As many likely already are aware, Gilenya was approved by the FDA for use in the United States back in September 2010.  It is the first--and only--oral disease-modifying drug for multiple sclerosis.  Once thought to be something that would only exist in a futuristic world with flying cars and jet packs, an oral MS drug is a reality.    Unfortunately, it may also carry serious side effects.   Although Gilenya was... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/215658/152565/carry