(June 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cleveland - According to research in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, cases of cubital tunnel syndrome, or "cell phone elbow", are on the rise. The syndrome often occurs after prolonged cell phone use, and manifests as tingling, aching, burning or numbness in the forearm and hand. It can often be treated with behavioral changes, like switching the cell phone to the other hand, or using a hands-free kit.

From Chicago - According to research presented during Digestive Disease Week, a two-drug combination for treating Crohn's disease is superior to either drug alone. In a study of over 500 patients, researchers found that the remission rates for infliximab alone and azathioprine alone were 60.8% and 54.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, 72% of patients taking the combination maintained remission after one year of study.

And finally, from Denver - According to research in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, being overweight may reduce response to asthma medications. In a study of over 1,200 patients, researchers found that while being overweight or obese did not worsen mild-to-moderate asthma, leaner patients taking inhaled corticosteroids showed a 55% greater reduction in a measure of inflammation, as well as more improvement in lung function.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.