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- Doctor's Offices Can Help Stem Narcotic Painkiller Abuse
Every day, thousands of doctors around the United States walk a tightrope stretched between their duty to help patients in pain -- and the risk of abetting illegal and life-destroying drug addiction and dependence, and losing their medical license for doing so.They walk this tightrope every time a patient asks for a prescription for a powerful opioid narcotic painkiller, such as Oxycontin or Vicodin.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Recipients Of Clinical Centers Of Excellence Awards Announced By American Pain Society
The American Pain Society (APS), http://www.ampainsoc.org/, has announced the recipients of its second annual Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Awards recognizing the nation's outstanding pain care centers. Six multidisciplinary pain programs were recognized.
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:00:00 PDT - Neck Pain Patients Prefer Acupuncture To Injections
For neck pain sufferers, acupuncture may be a better treatment option than spinal injections, according to a recent SpineUniverse survey. 43.6% of acupuncture patients were satisfied or even very satisfied with their treatment. Only 41.3% of injection therapy patients reported satisfaction with the treatment.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT - Neuropathic Pain - NSL-043 Achieves Phase I Trial Success
NeuroDiscovery Ltd (ASX: NDL), a specialty neuroscience services provider and drug development company, is pleased to announce the success of its Phase I clinical trial of NSL-043. This trial is the first of two Phase I trials, designed to test the safety and tolerability of an oral formulation of NSL-043. The second trial is ongoing, and both are being undertaken in collaboration with the Company's 50/50 partner, Sosei Group Corporation.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:00:00 PDT - Physical Activity Is Natural Pain Reliever For Arthritis
It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when suffering with joint pain, but physical activity is actually a natural pain reliever for most people suffering from arthritis. A recent study published in Arthritis Care and Research journal concluded that regular exercise, specifically the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, is an effective course in significantly improving and managing arthritis pain. This is good news for the aging population of U.S.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:00:00 PDT - Award Winning Study Says Back Pain May Be In Your Genes
What do you learn by looking at the spines of hundreds of Finnish twins? If you are the international team of researchers behind the Twin Spine Study, you find compelling proof that back pain problems may be more a matter of genetics than physical strain. The findings of the Twin Spine Study, an ongoing research program started in 1991, have led to a dramatic paradigm shift in the way disc degeneration is understood.
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Most Back Pain Could Be Cured Without Surgery Or Drugs If Doctors Treated Muscles Not The Spine Says Leading Pain Specialist
If you're suffering from back pain and unable to find relief, it may be because the real cause of your pain -- weak, stressed and damaged muscles, not your spine -- has never been recognized or treated, says Norman Marcus, M.D., one of the nation's leading pain specialists. Back pain is the most disabling pain experienced by Americans, and, according to the National Institutes of Health, eight out of ten people will suffer from it at some point.
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Anesiva Announces Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Adlea(TM) For Reducing Post-Surgical Pain Following Total Knee Replacement
Anesiva, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSV) announced that a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Adlea(TM), its long-acting, non-opioid analgesic drug candidate, in patients following total knee replacement surgery, is underway.
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Study Finds Biological Link Between Pain And Fatigue
A recent University of Iowa study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.Working with mice, the researchers, led by Kathleen Sluka, Ph.D., professor in the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in the UI Roy J. and Lucille A.
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Transdel Pharmaceuticals Advances Lead Topical Pain Drug Into Phase 3 Program
Transdel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TDLP) announced that based on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") review of its Phase 3 submission the Company can initiate its Phase 3 clinical program for its novel topical cream based non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ("NSAID"), Ketotransdel(TM). Transdel Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company pursuing the development and commercialization of non-invasive topically administered medications.
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - Muscle Mass/Strength Increased By Ibuprofen Or Acetaminophen In Long-Term Resistance Training
Taking daily recommended dosages of ibuprofen and acetaminophen caused a substantially greater increase over placebo in the amount of quadriceps muscle mass and muscle strength gained during three months of regular weight lifting, in a study by physiologists at the Human Performance Laboratory, Ball State University.Dr. Chad Carroll, a postdoctoral fellow working with Dr. Todd Trappe, reported study results at Experimental Biology 2008 in San Diego on April 6.
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT - Rare Genetic Syndrome May Hold Key To Cure For Heat Stroke
A genetic disorder that can cause a fatal rise in body temperature in some patients undergoing general anesthesia may hold the key to a cure for heat stroke, according to research published in the April 4 edition of the journal Cell. The findings further suggest that antioxidants, like those currently being tested to protect the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, may also protect those genetically prone to suffer heat stroke.According to the current study authors, all U.S.
Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT - A Plan To Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain
Pain all over, fatigue and difficulty sleeping -- and no measurable answer for what could be wrong. That scenario may be familiar for the estimated 2 percent of Americans affected by fibromyalgia. The April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter describes this sometimes frustrating condition and the cornerstones of successful treatment.Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms that include fatigue and sleep problems.
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT - SPOC Device Is A Revolution In Pain Management
A hand-held biomedical device by SPOC ("Stevens Proof of Concept"), developed jointly by students at Stevens Institute of Technology and pain-management expert Dr. Norman Marcus, has just received FDA 510K clearance for manufacture and marketing as a clinical device.The SPOC device itself, which began life as a Stevens undergraduate Senior Design Team project in 2004, has also spawned a start-up company, SPOC, Inc., which is headquartered in Stamford, Conn.
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:00:00 PDT - Medicines Regulator Approves A New Over-the-counter Medicine For The Treatment Of Period Pain, UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announces approval of naproxen 250mg tablets to be made available from pharmacies under the brand name Feminax Ultra for the treatment of period pain (primary dysmenorrhoea) for women aged between 15 and 50 years. Medicines containing naproxen are currently available on prescription only. It is estimated that 40-70% of women of reproductive age experience period pain during their menstrual cycles.
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