Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages

Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump. But the evidence that they may help is thin, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Why Hoarding Of Hydroxychloroquine Needs To Stop

A family of old antimalarial drugs — including one that some patients rely on to treat their lupus or rheumatoid arthritis — is becoming harder to get in the United States, pharmacists say, partly because of remarks President Donald Trump has made, highlighting the drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

Childhood joint pain, fainting in the elderly

DEAR DR. GOTT: Regarding your past columns about "growing pains," I had such severe pain in my knees as a young teen that I could barely walk. I was told it was due to a growth spurt and to just learn to live with it. I had no fevers, redness or swelling, but just a few years later was hit with MCTD, including rheumatoid arthritis. I am happy that you told the child's granny to look for other symptoms, such as fever, etc., but I think the pediatrician should have looked into doing some blood work to rule out other possibilities.

White House pushes unproven drug for virus; doctors wary

Researchers in China reported that cough, pneumonia and fever seemed to improve sooner among 31 patients given hydroxychloroquine compared with 31 others who did not get the drug

Trump focuses attention on possible coronavirus treatments

President Donald Trump focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus on Thursday, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some other approaches still in testing.

Lisa Haycraft Elliott, 46

Lisa Haycraft Elliott, 46, of Meridian, ID was born on April 17, 1967, in Port Angeles, Wash., to Charles and Bonnie Haycraft. Lisa went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2014, after a long battle with Lupus.

Boise mayor issues social distancing order to slow virus

BOISE — The mayor of Idaho’s capitol city has enacted a social distancing order, requiring Boise businesses and venues to keep groups of people to fewer than 10 at least 6 feet away from each other and follow stringent cleaning practices.

Auto-immune disorders: When the body goes crazy

Have you noticed how many auto-immune diseases exist today? Everything from Lupus, to Auto-Immune Thyroid disorders to Psoriasis to Rheumatoid Arthritis. In fact there are over 80 defined auto-immune disorders today. They are rampant.

Idaho Board of Education orders schools closed statewide

BOISE — The Idaho State Board of Education has ordered schools statewide to close until at least April 20 in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump pitches drug unapproved for coronavirus

President Donald Trump is pitching a medicine for COVID-19 sufferers that science has not concluded is effective or safe for their use

Treating autoimmune conditions

Chances are, you or someone you know or love are one of the many millions of people with an autoimmune condition. Autoimmunity is an "attack on self," where a person's immune system makes antibodies to and destroys their own tissues. Autoimmune conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves Disease, and multiple sclerosis, to mention just a few) are the third most common type of disease in the U.S., after cancer and heart disease. They can involve almost any part of the body, including brain, nerves, muscles, digestive system, kidneys, thyroid, heart, and skin.

Idaho Board of Education orders schools closed statewide

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho State Board of Education has ordered schools statewide to close until at least April 20 in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Fatigue can be a warning sign: Part I

So many people are tired today. If tiredness is a part of your life it would be wise to investigate the cause and get rid of it. Living with fatigue is just not fun! Tiredness, or fatigue, is a warning flag that something is wrong. The problem is that it can indicate many things that are wrong, so investigative work is essential. Although it is common knowledge that many health issues cause fatigue, we sometimes forget that other things, such as diet and exercise, certain lifestyle activities, as well as medication usage, can be contributing factors.

JUDD JONES: Autoimmune disease

This week, I would like to take a look at the increasing trend used to fight various autoimmune diseases. Nothing seems more divisive than the debate around what causes autoimmune disease. There has been so much excellent research around the 80-plus known autoimmune diseases, it’s a bit surprising we have not definitively identified the causes that trigger these disorders.

C1 My Turn: Open door to use of Covid treatments

Together, we will get through this…

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According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 23.5 million Americans suffer from an autoimmune disease.

Rejecting pain

Cassandra Guay doesn't let lupus slow her down

Cassandra Guay, a New Hampshire implant to Schweitzer Mountain Resort in beautiful Sandpoint, is no rookie when it comes to extreme exercise.

When your body is sick: Autoimmune diseases

We live in a sick nation. We are sick and becoming sicker! Autoimmune diseases, like so many other diseases, are skyrocketing at alarming rates. There are between 80 and 200 different autoimmune conditions today.

Attention arthritis and tendonitis sufferers!

I'm here to say, there's hope for you. For centuries, Asian cultures have been using this all-natural nutritional supplement to prevent, heal and relieve ailments and injuries. The Western world is now realizing what our Eastern neighbors have known all along - ELK VELVET ANTLER (EVA) has amazing health benefits: immune system enhancement; increased energy and stamina; arthritis, inflammation and joint pain relief; enhanced mental acuity; accelerated muscle recovery; enhanced muscle strength; circulatory enhancement; improved sleep; anti-aging properties; and speedy recovery from injuries, surgeries and stress. The FDA says, "EVA is beneficial for joint structure and movement."

At what cost?

Constantly changing online prices stump shoppers

NEW YORK - Online shopping has become as volatile as stock market trading. Wild, minute-by-minute price swings on everything from clothes to TVs have made it difficult for holiday shoppers to "buy low."