For arthritis:

Enbrel, Remicade and new TNF inhibitors
New cox-2 agents (like celebrex)

Crestor, Lipitor, or Zocor.  New statins

New IgE inhibitors. Advair, Serevent, and new anti-leukotrienes

Anti-PDE 4

Trouble Breathing?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects people who have been diagnosed with Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis or experience the following symptoms:

• Shortness of breath

• Chronic cough

• Wheezing

If you are affected by any of these diseases or symptoms, you may qualify to participate in a research study of an investigational drug for the treatment of COPD.

To qualify for this study you must:

• Be 40 to 80 years of age

• Smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for at least 10 years

Qualified participants will receive:

• Respiratory evaluation and instruction

• Study-related medical care

• Study medication

Referral Form

To learn more about this program call 341-4658

Osteoporosis

Do you believe in quality of life?
How do you see your future?
Osteoporosis - the “Silent Thief” is usually without symptoms.

 Low bone density can result in painful fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. Broken bones may cause pain, deformity and sometimes even death.

We are looking for women between the ages of 65 and 85, who are not currently taking any medication that may affect bone density.

Qualifying applicants will receive free bone density testing at our clinic. The most accurate way to test your bone density is by having a DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). This is a quick and painless procedure using a small amount of x-ray to evaluate your current bone health status.

If you think you might be interested, please telephone our clinic so that we can help answer your questions.

Osteoarthritis Patients Needed
For a Clinical Trial

Do you have osteoarthritis of the knee or hip?

If so, and you are at least 40 years old, you may qualify for a medical research study to test a medication to treat osteoarthritis.  Benefits of being in the study include medication, study related physician visits and lab work.

To submit a referral form go to:
Referral Form

Postmenopausal Women Needed for Hormone Replacement Therapy Program Postmenopausal for 12 months or more. Free Trial Benefits: Physical exam Mammogram Pap Smear EKG Bone Density Analysis Study Related Medications Lab Tests Desert Medical Advances Call for more info 341-6800 Referral Form

ARE YOU TAKING STEROIDS? If you are 18 to 80 years old and are taking steroids (Prednisone or Cortisone) for a medical condition you may be at risk for OSTEOPOROSIS. You may qualify to participate in a FOSAMAX Program at no cost to you. Bone density Spine X-ray Lab Fosamax for 1 year For more information call 341-4658.  Referral Form
	Does Asthma Have You In Its Grips? Men and women at least 15 years of age who have suffered from persistent asthma for at least 6 months are needed to participate in a clinical research study involving an investigational use of marketed drugs. Contact: Vernon 341-4658

New Programs at OMC and Advances in Medicine

1.   New Antibiotic for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis! Sinusitis.  A new antibiotic with increased effectiveness against penicillin resistant infections.

2.  New Anti-inflammatory Asthma Therapy

• New class of oral non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication (phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors- PDE4).

• Non-CFC powered metered dose steroid inhaler to replace old inhalers being phased out by FDA mandate over the next few years.

3.  New Treatment for Chronic Lung Disease COPD.
This program offers a new combination of a long acting bronchodilator administered simultaneously with an inhaled steroid in a new type of delivery system for patients with COPD.

4.  Better Treatment for Arthiitis : Cox-2
“Super-Aspirin” is a new medication called a COX -2 inhibitor. It controls arthritis pain, but it is perfectly safe for the stomach, the kidney, and the liver. There will be no bruising on the skin either. Patients will be asked to rate how well the medication controls their pain and how much better they can function. Any patient with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis may apply.

5.  New Gene Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
New therapy with Tissue Necrosis Factor- receptor protein (like Enbrel) is available to patients with rheumatoid arthritis. These are natural proteins of the body that suppress inflammation and no serious side effects occur for the stomach, liver, or kidney. The program will assess how well the new gene therapies control rheumatoid arthritis.

For more information on New Products click here.

Referral Form
For more information call 341-4658.

ACUTE GOUT PATIENTS NEEDED FOR A CLINICAL TRIAL

Do you have gout?

If so, and you are at least 18 years old, you may qualify for a medical research study to test an investigational medication to treat gout.

Benefits include:

• Study medication

• Study related physician visits

• Lab work

For more information please call 341-4658.