News related to Darvon (Propoxyphene) and/or conditions it is approved for
propoxyphene and acetaminophen, Darvocet A500; Darvocet-N (Darvocet, Wygesic)
Source: MedicineNet Tylenol Liver Damage Specialty [2009.09.10]
Title: propoxyphene and acetaminophen, Darvocet A500; Darvocet-N (Darvocet, Wygesic)
Category: Medications
Created: 3/26/1998 2:30:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/10/2009
Overdose Warning for Pain Drug Propoxyphene
Source: MedicineNet propoxyphene Specialty [2009.07.08]
Title: Overdose Warning for Pain Drug Propoxyphene
Category: Health News
Created: 7/8/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/8/2009
Yoga May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back Pain In Minority Populations
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2009.11.05]
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center found that yoga may be more effective than standard treatment for reducing chronic low back pain in minority populations. This study appears in the November issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.
Radiation Therapy Technique Successfully Treats Pain In Patients With Advanced Cancer
Source: Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.05]
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a radiation therapy procedure pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) that precisely delivers a large dose of radiation to tumors, effectively controls pain in patients with cancer that has spread to the spine, according to researchers from UPCI. The results of the research were presented this week during the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Chicago, being held November 1 - 5, 2009.
Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power Of Flu Shots
Source: Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today [2009.11.04]
With flu vaccination season in full swing, research from the University of Rochester Medical Center cautions that use of many common pain killers -- Advil, Tylenol, aspirin -- at the time of injection may blunt the effect of the shot and have a negative effect on the immune system. Richard P. Phipps, Ph.D.
Cancer, Pain Relief And Immunity Research Supported By ARC
Source: Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today [2009.11.04]
Research at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute into the genes involved in breast cancer development, new drugs for chronic pain, and the proteins involved in inflammatory diseases has received funding in this year's round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants. Seven projects proposed by institute researchers have received ARC support.
From A Neuroscience Of Pain To A Neuroethics Of Care
Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today [2009.11.04]
Science now offers us ever more advanced ways to understand and control pain. But with those new treatments come new questions about the use (and misuse) of state-of-the-art technology and how far pain management can and should go.
Genes may be important in back, neck pain (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.11.04]
Reuters - A person's genetic makeup may play an important role in the odds of suffering neck or back pain, new research suggests.
Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Source: MedicineNet Depression Specialty [2009.11.04]
Title: Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains
Category: Health News
Created: 11/3/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/4/2009
Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Depression News [2009.11.03]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Depressed people tend to report
more physical symptoms than they actually experience, a new study
finds.
Health Industry Stakeholders Focus On Pain, Not Gain
Source: Medical Devices / Diagnostics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.02]
Businesses, including medical device makers, insurers and pharmaceutical companies are bracing for tax and fee provisions in the House health care reform bill.
AcelRx Announces Successful Completion Of End-of-Phase 2 Meeting On ARX-01, Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System For Post-Operative Pain Management
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.31]
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced that it has successfully completed an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA for ARX-01, a drug/device combination product based on the company's proprietary NanoTab(TM) dosage form, which enables delivery of sufentanil by the non-invasive oral transmucosal (sublingual) route. ARX-01 offers a non-invasive alternative to intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) for the management of acute post-operative pain in the hospital setting.
Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2009.10.30]
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi (Chuan) is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy.
New Hope For Chronic Pain Sufferers
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.30]
An f1000 evaluation examines how pain relief improves greatly when the sufferer can actually see the area where the pain is occurring. In an Anglo-Italian study, thirty healthy subjects were invited to look at either their own hand, the experimenter's hand, or an object, while their hand was subjected to laser-induced pain.
ACG: New Pain Relievers Cause Less GI Injury (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology [2009.10.30]
SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- Two investigational pain relievers demonstrated superior gastroprotection compared with a conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug in clinical trials reported here.
Steroid shots don't help hip pain long-term (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Fitness News [2009.10.30]
Reuters - Corticosteroid shots provide quick relief for people suffering from a common type of hip pain, but the benefits don't last, a new study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine shows.
Link Between Pain Thresholds, Inflammation And Sleep Problems In Arthritis Patients
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2009.10.29]
Despite recent advances in anti-inflammatory therapy, many rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients continue to suffer from pain. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal, Arthritis Research & Therapy found that inflammation is associated with heightened pain sensitivity at joint sites, whereas increased sleep problems are associated with heightened pain sensitivity at both joint and non-joint sites.
Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia Supports Draft National Pain Strategy
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.29]
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has welcomed the release of the initial draft of the National Pain Strategy. PSA National Vice President and the only pharmacy representative on to the National Pain Summit Leaders' Meeting, Dr Lisa Nissen, said that PSA supported the intent of the draft strategy and looked forward to seeing the strategy finalised.
NeuroVasx Announces First Case Of CPAX Aneurysm Treatment System In Spain
Source: Stroke News From Medical News Today [2009.10.29]
NeuroVasx, Inc., a medical device company that develops technologies for the treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, announced that the first procedure in Spain utilizing its cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System was performed in Madrid. cPAX received CE Mark earlier this year. Dr.
Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2009.10.29]
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Want to improve that
osteoarthritis in your knee? New research suggests that regular Tai Chi
exercise can reduce pain and help your knee function better.
Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis Specialty [2009.10.29]
Title: Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors
Category: Health News
Created: 10/29/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2009
Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.10.29]
Title: Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Category: Health News
Created: 10/28/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/29/2009
Halloween Face Paints Contain Lead And Other Heavy Metals Says US Report
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2009.10.28]
A US group that arranged for an independent lab to test 10 children's face paints for heavy metals and also review ingredient labels of Halloween products sold at a seasonal holiday store, has reported that Halloween face paints are contaminated with lead and other heavy metals, and other Halloween products contain hazardous ingredients. They recommend that parents consider safer alternatives for their children.
Drug Used For Neuropathic Pain Relieves Discomfort From Abdominal Adhesions: Henry Ford Study
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.28]
Pregabalin, FDA-approved for neuropathic pain (pain caused by shingles and peripheral neuropathy), effectively reduced abdominal pain and improved sleep in women with adhesions, according to a Henry Ford study. Adhesion pain, a common complication after abdominal or pelvic surgery, currently lacks effective therapy. Adhesions can also form after infections in the bowel such as diverticulitis.
Besieged Gazans find rare escape through painkillers (AFP)
Source: Y! Health Addiction News [2009.10.28]
AFP - Abu Atallah got hooked on painkillers after his house was destroyed and his 12-year-old daughter was killed by Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip at the turn of the year.
Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary
Source: MedicineNet Itch Specialty [2009.10.28]
Title: Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary
Category: Health News
Created: 10/27/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/28/2009
Discovery Of Thoracic Spine Abnormality Resolves Undiagnosed Pain Primarily In Younger Women
Source: Bones / Orthopaedics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.27]
The discovery of a multi-level arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the thoracic epidural space can now bring relief to potentially thousands of suffers of chronic thoracic pain and progressive myelopothy. Identified as thoracic epidural arteriovenous malformation (T.E.A.M.), this particular AMV primarily affects younger women ages 20 to 40.
The Pain Of Torture Can Make The Innocent Seem Guilty
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.27]
The rationale behind torture is that pain will make the guilty confess, but a new study by researchers at Harvard University finds that the pain of torture can make even the innocent seem guilty. Participants in the study met a woman suspected of cheating to win money. The woman was then "tortured" by having her hand immersed in ice water while study participants listened to the session over an intercom.
Ineffective Pain Care Costs Americans More Than $100 Billion Annually
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.27]
A new Pain Medicine Position Paper published by leaders of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), reveals businesses lose $61 billion annually due to ineffective pain care and the lack of optimal pain care delivery. Leaders from the organization are now implementing and teaching a new, "population-based" approach to delivering care with the goal of alleviating pain so patients can get on with their lives. AAPMedicine's President Rollin M.
Asian Women Experience Less Pain In Labor
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.27]
It is a fact known by every woman who has had a baby - the amount of pain experienced increases as labor progresses, but some women experience more pain during labor than others. A new study in the November issue of Anesthesiology further explores individual labor variables, reporting associations between ethnicity, and labor progress and pain.
HPV Vaccine Not as Painful as Some Think
Source: MedicineNet Cervical Cancer Specialty [2009.10.26]
Title: HPV Vaccine Not as Painful as Some Think
Category: Health News
Created: 10/26/2009 10:21:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/26/2009 10:21:23 AM
Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Source: MedicineNet Knee Pain Specialty [2009.10.26]
Title: Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Category: Health News
Created: 10/23/2009 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/26/2009
Proactive Approach To Ergonomics Reduces Pain In Office Workers
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.25]
A proactive ergonomic intervention reduces pain related to poor work postures in office employees, reports a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
Fight Off Back Aches & Pains This Winter With Extra Vitamin D
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.10.24]
It's no wonder that many people feel extra soreness and aches in their backs during winter months -- they're often not getting enough vitamin D. The body makes vitamin D from the sun's ultraviolet rays, so it's known as the sunshine vitamin. However, even in the sunniest parts of America, this essential vitamin for keeping bones healthy is in short supply during late fall and winter. Up to 8 out of 10 persons will have back pain in their lifetimes.
ACR: Tanezumab Keeps OA Knee Pain Under Control (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology [2009.10.23]
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Patients treated with tanezumab, an investigational monoclonal antibody against nerve growth factor, maintained relief from osteoarthritis knee pain over the course of a year, researchers said here.
57-Year-Old Plainfield Man Relieved Of Constant Migraine Pain Following New Cutting Edge Nerve Procedure
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.22]
The Plastic Surgery Center announced that a 57-year-old Plainfield man reports he is free of constant headache pain after undergoing a new cutting edge nerve procedure to permanently eliminate pain caused by migraines. The procedure was performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Matthew Kaufman, of the Plastic Surgery Center in New Jersey on August 4, 2009. The surgery was performed on Mr.
Health Tip: Soothe the Pain of Breastfeeding
Source: MedicineNet Breastfeeding Specialty [2009.10.22]
Title: Health Tip: Soothe the Pain of Breastfeeding
Category: Health News
Created: 10/22/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2009
Supervised Exercise Therapy For Knee Pain Is Better Than Usual Care
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.10.21]
A study published today on bmj.com reports that supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care for patients with severe knee pain. Knee pain is a common reason to visit the doctor. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which pain occurs at the front of the knee during or after exercise. Symptoms usually start during adolescence when participation in sporting activities is high.
Exercise Eases Patellofemoral Pain (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology [2009.10.21]
Exercise supervised by a physical therapist was more effective for pain and function than rest and avoidance of stress on the knee in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a randomized Dutch study found.
New Data Presented At ACR Meeting Demonstrates Colcrys(TM) (Colchicine, USP) Significantly Reduces Pain Of Acute Gout Flare Within 24 Hours
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.10.20]
URL Pharma, Inc., announced data from a pivotal Phase III study demonstrating that Colcrys(TM) (colchicine, USP), a low-dose colchicine, reduced the pain of gout flares within a 24-hour period as effectively as high-dose colchicine with a side effect profile statistically indistinguishable from placebo. These data and two other Colcrys studies were presented this week at the 2009 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia.
Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.10.20]
Title: Some People Vulnerable to Persistent Post-Op Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 10/19/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 10/20/2009
Magnetic And Copper Bracelets Ineffective Against Pain Of Arthritis, Controlled Study
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.19]
After carrying out the first randomized placebo-controlled study on the use of magnetic and copper bracelets and wrist straps for relieving the pain of arthritis, researchers in the UK concluded that they were ineffective. The study was led by Stewart Richmond, a Research Fellow in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, and was published online on 12 October in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine.
Pain-Related Placebo Effect Detected In Spinal Cord
Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today [2009.10.16]
Researchers in Germany found that when they treated volunteers with a placebo that they believed to be a painkiller, scans showed reduced signs of pain-related activity in their spinal cords. The study is the work of Dr Falk Eippert and colleagues, from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, one of the largest hospitals in Hamburg, and is published online in the 16 October issue of Science.
Ear acupuncture curbs back pain in pregnant women (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Alternative Medicine News [2009.10.16]
Reuters - A special acupuncture technique can help ease lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women, new research shows.
AGS Foundation For Health In Aging Tip Sheet About Persistent Pain In Later Life, Now Available In Spanish
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.10.15]
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) Tip Sheet about persistent pain -- pain or discomfort that lasts for a long time, or comes and goes over the course of months or years -- is now available in Spanish translation. The pain tips, initially released in May in English, are the first in a series of Spanish language tips, to become available by the FHA.
How A Well-Known Epilepsy And Pain Drug Works
Source: Epilepsy News From Medical News Today [2009.10.15]
A Duke University Medical Center researcher who spent years looking for the signals that prompt the brain to form new connections between neurons has found one that may explain precisely how a well-known drug for epilepsy and pain actually works. The finding may also point to new therapies for brain injury and neuropathic pain. The role of neurons in the brain and nervous system is well known, but astrocytes, a different type of brain cell, still are largely a mystery.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.10.15]
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's not always possible to prevent low back
pain. But the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says there are
things you can do to help keep it away:
Get plenty of regular exercise, including aerobics and exercises to
strengthen your back and abdominal muscles.
When carrying heavy objects, lift with your legs, not your back.
Always bend at the knees with a straight back; don't bend over.
If you're overweight, lose those extra pounds to reduce stress on the
lower back muscles.
Don't smoke. Smoking contributes to degeneration of the spine. ...
Physical Therapists Play Integral Role In Prevention, Risk Reduction, And Treatment Of Painful And Often Irreversible Side Effect Of Cancer Treatment
Source: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today [2009.10.14]
As breast cancer awareness month is observed during October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is hoping to shine a spotlight on lymphedema, a chronic, debilitating and often irreversible side effect of cancer treatment. According to APTA, breast cancer patients who seek the services of a physical therapist can reduce their risk of lymphedema, as it can be prevented or more effectively managed if caught in its earliest stages and treated by a physical therapist.
Health Tip: Manage Pain Without Drugs
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.10.14]
Title: Health Tip: Manage Pain Without Drugs
Category: Health News
Created: 10/14/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/14/2009
Long-Term Back Pain Not Inevitable, Study Finds (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.10.07]
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Good news for people with
chronic low back pain: About four in 10 will recover within a year,
according to a study that challenges the common belief that recovery from
this type of pain is unlikely.
Bouncing Back From Low Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Low Back Pain Specialty [2009.10.07]
Title: Bouncing Back From Low Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 10/7/2009 9:26:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/7/2009 9:26:04 AM
In Child Pain Relief, Antidepressant And Placebo Found To Be Equally Effective
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.10.02]
When used "off-label," the antidepressant amitriptyline works just as well as placebo in treating pain-predominant gastrointestinal disorders in children, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. To view this article's video abstract, go to the AGA's YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/AmerGastroAssn.
Promising Results In Reducing Neuropathic Pain With Combined Drug Treatment, Than With Either Drug Alone
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.09.30]
An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet reports that combination treatment using gabapentin and nortriptyline reduces neuropathic pain more than either drug alone. This treatment could be used in patients that only partly respond to one drug or the other. The article is the work of Professor Ian Gilron, Director of Clinical Pain Research, Queen's University, and Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues.
Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
Source: MedicineNet Shingles Specialty [2009.09.30]
Title: Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/29/2009 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2009
Strategies For Reducing Painful Breast Cancer Drug Side Effects
Source: Compliance News From Medical News Today [2009.09.29]
Aromatase inhibitors, the same drugs that have buoyed long-term survival rates among breast cancer patients, also carry side effects including joint pain so severe that many patients discontinue these lifesaving medicines. New University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine research, however, has uncovered patterns that may help clinicians identify and help women at risk of these symptoms sooner in order to increase their chances of sticking with their treatment regimen.
Treatment For Chronic Shoulder Pain: Better Results With Exercise Than Shockwave Treatment
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.09.17]
A study just published on bmj.com reports that supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is the fourth most frequent type of musculoskeletal pain reported to general practitioners and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroid injections are often part of the treatment. Physiotherapy can consist of shockwave treatment, ultrasound, exercises and acupuncture.
Back Pain Pictures Slideshow: Myths and Facts About Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Alternative Medicine Specialty [2009.09.16]
Title: Back Pain Pictures Slideshow: Myths and Facts About Back Pain
Category: Slideshows
Created: 9/14/2009 3:54:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/16/2009
Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery
Source: MedicineNet Dehydration Specialty [2009.09.10]
Title: Some Parents Aren't Giving Kids Pain Meds Post-Surgery
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/10/2009
Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Low Back Pain Specialty [2009.09.09]
Title: Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/8/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2009
NovaDel Article Published In Headache: The Journal Of Head And Face Pain
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.03]
NovaDel Pharma Inc. (NYSE AMEX: NVD) announced that an article titled "Rapid Oral Transmucosal Absorption of Sumatriptan, and Pharmacodynamics in Acute Migraine" was published online on June 22, 2009 in the peer-reviewed journal Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. NovaDel conducted two clinical trials evaluating sumatriptan administered via its oral spray drug delivery technology.
LUNA No Help for Pelvic Pain
Source: MedicineNet Endometriosis Specialty [2009.09.02]
Title: LUNA No Help for Pelvic Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/2/2009
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2009
Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women
Source: MedicineNet Knee Bursitis Specialty [2009.08.28]
Title: Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2009
Advice Helps Prevent Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery
Source: MedicineNet Cellulitis Specialty [2009.08.27]
Title: Advice Helps Prevent Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2009
Foot Pain: Is It Plantar Fasciitis?
Source: MedicineNet Heel Spurs Specialty [2009.08.19]
Title: Foot Pain: Is It Plantar Fasciitis?
Category: eMedicineHealth Doctor's Perspective
Created: 4/27/2005
Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2009
Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Source: MedicineNet codeine Specialty [2009.08.18]
Title: Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Category: Health News
Created: 8/18/2009
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2009
Living with Fibromyalgia, Drugs Approved to Manage Pain
Source: MedicineNet Fibromyalgia Specialty [2009.08.10]
Title: Living with Fibromyalgia, Drugs Approved to Manage Pain
Category: Health Facts
Created: 8/10/2009
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2009
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes: Clinical, Urodynamic, And Urothelial Observations
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.08.03]
UroToday.com - Patients with pain can present with various symptom complexes that include interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, irritable bowel syndrome, myofascial pain or various causes of dyspareunia but when carefully evaluated, the majority have very similar findings.
Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
Source: MedicineNet Otitis Media Specialty [2009.07.13]
Title: Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 7/11/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/13/2009
Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Source: MedicineNet Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2009.07.07]
Title: Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 7/7/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2009
Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?
Source: MedicineNet Encephalitis and Meningitis Specialty [2009.07.02]
Title: Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?
Category: Health News
Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009
Prescription Pain Relievers: The Buzz Can Kill You
Source: MedicineNet hydrocodone/acetaminophen Specialty [2009.07.01]
Title: Prescription Pain Relievers: The Buzz Can Kill You
Category: Health Facts
Created: 1/21/2003
Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Source: MedicineNet Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Specialty [2009.06.22]
Title: Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Category: Health News
Created: 6/22/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/22/2009
Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain
Source: MedicineNet Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2009.06.08]
Title: Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 6/7/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/8/2009
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Power Of Tart Cherries May Help Relieve Post-Exercise Muscle Pain
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.05.30]
Drinking cherry juice could help ease the pain for people who run, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Seattle, Wash. The study showed people who drank tart cherry juice while training for a long distance run reported significantly less pain after exercise than those who didn't. Post-exercise pain can often indicate muscle damage or debilitating injuries.
Comfrey Root Eases Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2009.05.21]
Title: Comfrey Root Eases Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 5/21/2009
Last Editorial Review: 5/21/2009
New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain
Source: MedicineNet Cox-2 Inhibitors Specialty [2009.05.07]
Title: New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 5/7/2009 11:07:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2009
Pump Away Shingles Pain?
Source: MedicineNet Chickenpox (Varicella) Specialty [2009.05.06]
Title: Pump Away Shingles Pain?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/6/2009
Last Editorial Review: 5/6/2009
Easy Way to Ease Infant Immunization Pain
Source: MedicineNet Pertussis Specialty [2009.05.05]
Title: Easy Way to Ease Infant Immunization Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 5/5/2009
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2009
Pilot Study Finds Inexpensive Drug Appears To Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.04.20]
For Tara Campbell, the onset of her fibromyalgia began slowly with repeated sore throats, fevers and fatigue. By the time she was diagnosed, a year later, she had become so debilitated by flulike symptoms and exhaustion that she often couldn't get off the couch all day. "Fall, a year ago, I hit my very, very worst," said Campbell, 39, of Walnut Creek, Calif. "I felt overall pain to the point that even when my children or husband just touched me it hurt.
Health Tip: Soothing Herpes Pain
Source: MedicineNet Genital Herpes In Women Specialty [2009.04.20]
Title: Health Tip: Soothing Herpes Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 4/18/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2009
Vaginal Pain (Vulvodynia)
Source: MedicineNet Bacterial Vaginosis Specialty [2009.04.17]
Title: Vaginal Pain (Vulvodynia)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 4/17/2009
Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2009
Oxycodone May Reduce Shingles Pain
Source: MedicineNet Chickenpox (Varicella) Specialty [2009.04.13]
Title: Oxycodone May Reduce Shingles Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 4/11/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2009
Arm Pain
Source: MedicineNet Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2009.04.08]
Title: Arm Pain
Category: Symptoms and Signs
Created: 4/8/2009
Last Editorial Review: 4/8/2009
Heel Pain
Source: MedicineNet Bruises Specialty [2009.03.27]
Title: Heel Pain
Category: Symptoms and Signs
Created: 3/27/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/27/2009
Jaw Pain
Source: MedicineNet Bruises Specialty [2009.03.27]
Title: Jaw Pain
Category: Symptoms and Signs
Created: 3/27/2009
Last Editorial Review: 3/27/2009
Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers
Source: MedicineNet Bone Cancer Specialty [2009.03.10]
Title: Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers
Category: Health News
Created: 3/10/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2009
Health Tip: Pain in the Pelvis
Source: MedicineNet Ectopic Pregnancy Specialty [2009.03.04]
Title: Health Tip: Pain in the Pelvis
Category: Health News
Created: 3/4/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/4/2009
Walking Program May Relieve Peripheral Artery Pain
Source: MedicineNet Claudication Specialty [2009.02.23]
Title: Walking Program May Relieve Peripheral Artery Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 2/22/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/23/2009
FDA Seeks Better Regulation of Painkillers
Source: MedicineNet fentanyl transdermal system Specialty [2009.02.10]
Title: FDA Seeks Better Regulation of Painkillers
Category: Health News
Created: 2/10/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/10/2009
FDA Panel Urges Ban of Pain Drug
Source: MedicineNet propoxyphene Specialty [2009.02.02]
Title: FDA Panel Urges Ban of Pain Drug
Category: Health News
Created: 2/2/2009
Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2009
Pulled Hamstring: A Pain Real Pain in the Leg!
Source: MedicineNet Hamstring Injury Specialty [2009.01.30]
Title: Pulled Hamstring: A Pain Real Pain in the Leg!
Category: eMedicineHealth Doctor's Perspective
Created: 1/30/2009
Last Editorial Review: 1/30/2009
Muscle Cramps a Real Pain
Source: MedicineNet Claudication Specialty [2009.01.28]
Title: Muscle Cramps a Real Pain
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 6/16/2005
Last Editorial Review: 1/28/2009
New Back Pain Channel On Medical News Today
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.01.25]
Medical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Back Pain channel. The section will include news on the causes of back pain, including trapped nerves, spinal trauma, inflammatory disease and more. Plus information on treatments, surgery and clinical trials.
Health Tip: Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
Source: MedicineNet Sciatica Specialty [2008.12.11]
Title: Health Tip: Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 12/11/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/11/2008
Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
Source: MedicineNet hydrocodone and ibuprofen Specialty [2008.12.10]
Title: Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
Category: Health News
Created: 12/10/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/10/2008
Pain Management
Source: MedicineNet Degenerative Disc Specialty [2008.10.21]
Title: Pain Management
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/7/2006
Last Editorial Review: 10/21/2008
Sinusitis Patients Suffer Pain Similar To Patients With Arthritis, Depression
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.09.23]
Although muscle and joint aches are common complaints for patients who suffer with chronic sinusitis, the seriousness of these issues is now better appreciated.
Additional Pain In Parkinson's Patients Due To Involuntary Muscle Contractions
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.09.09]
Italian researchers suggest that pain is associated with Parkinson's disease after finding that pain appears more common in people who suffer from the condition than in those who do not. Their results are published in the September issue of Archives of Neurology. "Patients with Parkinson's disease often complain of painful sensations that may involve body parts affected and unaffected by dystonia [involuntary muscle contractions]," write author Giovanni Defazio, M.
Pain Shows Up as Parkinson's Sets In
Source: MedicineNet Dystonia Specialty [2008.09.09]
Title: Pain Shows Up as Parkinson's Sets In
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008
Knee Pain: Is It Chondromalacia?
Source: MedicineNet Patellofemoral Syndrome Specialty [2008.08.21]
Title: Knee Pain: Is It Chondromalacia?
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 2/16/2005
Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2008
Knee Pain
Source: MedicineNet Baker Cyst Specialty [2008.08.18]
Title: Knee Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2008
Survey Finds Smokers Suffer More Back Pain
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.07.02]
Smokers suffer more chronic back pain. This was the result of the analysis of a questionnaire performed by Monique Zimmermann-Stenzel and her colleagues and published in the current edition of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int, 2008; 105[24]: 441-8). http://www.aerzteblatt.de/v4/archiv/pdf.
Abdominal Pain
Source: MedicineNet Appendicitis Specialty [2008.07.01]
Title: Abdominal Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2008
Foot Pain
Source: MedicineNet Corns Specialty [2008.05.13]
Title: Foot Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/13/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2008
Ankle Pain and Tendinitis
Source: MedicineNet Heel Spurs Specialty [2008.03.10]
Title: Ankle Pain and Tendinitis
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 3/10/2008
Chest Pain
Source: MedicineNet Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome Specialty [2008.02.29]
Title: Chest Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/29/2008
Last Editorial Review: 2/29/2008
Neck Pain
Source: MedicineNet Nerve Conduction Velocity Test Specialty [2008.01.29]
Title: Neck Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2008
Lower Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Blood In Semen Specialty [2008.01.22]
Title: Lower Back Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 1/22/2008
Muscle Pain (Myofascial Pain Syndrome)
Source: MedicineNet Dengue Fever Specialty [2007.12.14]
Title: Muscle Pain (Myofascial Pain Syndrome)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/4/2005 5:24:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 12/14/2007
Chest Pain: Is It Costochondritis?
Source: MedicineNet Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome Specialty [2007.05.25]
Title: Chest Pain: Is It Costochondritis?
Category: eMedicineHealth Doctor's Perspective
Created: 4/20/2006
Last Editorial Review: 5/25/2007
Chronic Pain
Source: MedicineNet Joint Aspiration Specialty [2006.04.26]
Title: Chronic Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/14/2002
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2006
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Source: MedicineNet Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Specialty [2005.02.04]
Title: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/4/2005 5:29:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2005 5:29:06 PM
Causes and diagnosis of chest pain in young females
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology
Not all times is a chest pain necessarily originating from or caused by diseases of the heart - says Dr. Madia.
Acute abdominal pain - some clinical tips for diagnosis
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology
"Whether the presentation is conspicuous or dramatic, the diagnosis of AAP often proves elusive", says Dr. Mavru.
TAU's Man/Machine Interface Is Essential Link In Groundbreaking Prosthetic Hand
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2009.11.05]
In one sense, our hands define our humanity. Our opposable thumbs and our hands' unique structure allow us to write, paint, and play the piano. Those who lose their hands as a result of accident, conflict or disease often feel they've lost more than mere utility. A new invention from Tel Aviv University researchers may change that. Prof.
Shedding Light On Evolution Of Human Complexity
Source: Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today [2009.11.04]
A painstaking analysis of thousands of genes and the proteins they encode shows that human beings are biologically complex, at least in part, because of the way humans evolved to cope with redundancies arising from duplicate genes. "We have found a specific evolutionary mechanism to account for a portion of the intricate biological complexity of our species," said Ariel Fernandez, professor of bioengineering at Rice University.
Abdominal Surgery Without General Anesthesia
Source: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News From Medical News Today [2009.11.04]
A recent review in Faculty of 1000 Medicine Reports, a publication in which clinicians highlight advances in medical practice, suggests regional pain relief could be used during abdominal surgery. In this review, Michael Schaefer recommends a new approach that can be performed without the need for general anaesthetics.
Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Digestive Health News [2009.11.04]
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- People with painful,
chronic bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
could see a glimmer of hope from new research.
NICE Guidance Recommends Option For Preventing Arterial Blood Clots In People With Acute Coronary Syndromes
Source: Blood / Hematology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.03]
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published final guidance recommending the use of prasugrel in combination with aspirin as an option for preventing blood clots in the arteries of people with acute coronary syndromes. Acute coronary syndromes refers to a group of heart problems which occur due to narrowed coronary arteries. These heart problems cause chest pain, and specific types of heart attack.
NHS Institute Launches Focus On: Musculoskeletal Interface Services
Source: Bones / Orthopaedics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.03]
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement has launched a new publication to support the NHS in improving community-based access to specialist services for patients suffering from musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as chronic back pain, osteoporosis and other bone, joint, spinal and muscular diseases.
Side Effects Of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy In Lung Cancer Patients Significantly Increased By Obesity
Source: Lung Cancer News From Medical News Today [2009.11.03]
Obesity, not the amount of radiation given, is the greatest factor in whether early-stage lung cancer patients develop chest wall pain after receiving stereotactic body radiation therapy to the chest wall, with obese patients being more than twice as likely to develop chronic pain compared to those who have less body weight, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Now Offers FinESS™ Sinus Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today [2009.11.02]
Fox Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Associates is one of the first in the area to offer an effective new treatment for chronic sinusitis (CRS) called FinESS™ Sinus Treatment. FinESS is a balloon sinuplasty option that breaks the cycle of chronic sinusitis with immediate relief and lasting results and is less-invasive than traditional sinus surgery. Performed in a relaxed outpatient setting, FinESS is effective and results in less pain, bleeding and recovery time for the patient.
Drug Shows Promise In Treating Dangerous Complication Of Erectile Disorder
Source: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News From Medical News Today [2009.11.02]
Thousands of men are afflicted with an embarrassing and painful condition that triggers spontaneous, long-lasting erections. There are limited treatment options, but a solution could be on the way thanks to new research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Priapism is a condition of persistent painful penile erection in the absence of sexual desire. It is highly associated with sickle cell disease, leukemia and other blood disorders.
New York And Louisiana Crack Down On Medicaid Fraud
Source: Litigation / Medical Malpractice News From Medical News Today [2009.11.02]
The New York Times reports on unlikely Medicaid fraud suspects including a Manhattan painter and mime with properties in the Hamptons, a freelance artist whose two Manhattan apartments are valued at more than $1 million each and a dentist in the Bronx, all "were among 11 people indicted recently on charges that they fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits. ...
Mastering A Skill Makes Us Stressed In The Moment, Happy Long Term
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2009.10.31]
No pain, no gain applies to happiness, too, according to new research published online this week in the Journal of Happiness Studies. People who work hard at improving a skill or ability, such as mastering a math problem or learning to drive, may experience stress in the moment, but experience greater happiness on a daily basis and longer term, the study suggests.
New Study Reviews Science Behind Efficacy Of Biofield Therapies - Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2009.10.30]
Biofield therapies, which claim to use subtle energy to stimulate the body's healing process, are promising complementary interventions for reducing the intensity of pain in a number of conditions, reducing anxiety for hospitalized patients and reducing agitated behaviors in dementia, over and above what standard treatments can achieve. However, longer-term effects are less clear. Dr. Shamini Jain, from the UCLA Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research, and Dr.
New Technique For Injectable Facial Fillers Improves Comfort, Recovery
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today [2009.10.29]
Less pain during injections for wrinkle-fighting facial fillers. Less swelling afterward. Less time in the office waiting for anesthesia to take effect. These and other benefits of a new injection technique that UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are helping pioneer are outlined in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
New Technique For Injectable Facial Fillers Improves Comfort And Recovery
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today [2009.10.29]
Less pain during injections for wrinkle-fighting facial fillers. Less swelling afterward. Less time in the office waiting for anesthesia to take effect. These and other benefits of a new injection technique that UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are helping pioneer are outlined in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
That '4 Hour Erection': New Discovery May Help Prevent A Complication Of Priapism
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2009.10.28]
For men coping with painful erections lasting for long periods of time, or priapism, new research published online in The FASEB Journal offers hope. That's because researchers from the United States and China show that the enzyme adenosine deaminase may prevent priapism from progressing to penile fibrosis, a condition associated with the build up of scar tissue and eventual impotence.
News From Plastic Surgery 2009
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today [2009.10.26]
Botox Takes a Shot at Pain No longer just a wrinkle fighter, Botox® may have indications as a pain medication to fight Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), reports a new study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2009 conference, Oct. 23-27, in Seattle. Between 5 and 26 people out of every 100,000 have their lives significantly disrupted by some form of chronic pain.
For Severe Migraine Headaches, Surgery Potentially The Best Option
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.26]
The disability from migraine headaches is an enormous health burden affecting over 30 million Americans. In newly released research, 79 migraine sufferers were followed for at least five years after having undergone detection of migraine "trigger sites" and surgery. The new data finds promising outcomes for treating trigger sites surgically for migraine headaches resulting in elimination of pain for those afflicted with the condition.
Probiotic Is Effective Treatment For Colitis In Mice
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.10.26]
The probiotic, Bacillus polyfermenticus, can help mice recover from colitis, a new study has found. Mice treated with B. polyfermenticus during the non-inflammatory period of the disease had reduced rectal bleeding, their tissues were less inflamed and they gained more weight than mice that did not receive the treatment. Colitis is a disease in which the inner tissue of the colon, the mucosa, becomes inflamed and damaged and can result in painful sores.
Iron Overload: Treatment For Common Genetic Disorder
Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today [2009.10.24]
Absorbing and storing too much iron can cause an array of health problems -- for starters, joint pain, fatigue, weakness and loss of interest in sex. This condition, called hemochromatosis, is the most common genetic disorder in the United States, most frequently occurring in people of Northern European descent.
AcelRx Announces Positive Results From A Phase 2 Study Of ARX-03, A Sufentanil/Triazolam NanoTab For Procedural Sedation, Anxiolysis & Analgesia
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2009.10.23]
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of ARX-03, a proprietary sublingual dosage form combining an opioid, sufentanil, with a benzodiazepine, triazolam. ARX-03 is designed to address the current unmet need for a non-invasive product to provide mild sedation, anxiolysis and analgesia with rapid onset of action for the increasing number of painful and anxiety-producing office-based procedures.
ACR: Drug Delivers Two-Fisted Punch to Fibromyalgia (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology [2009.10.23]
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Milnacipran (Savella) improved pain and mental functioning in patients suffering from fibromyalgia, researchers said here.
Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility Highlighted By Fetal Study
Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today [2009.10.22]
Exposure to a combination of excess stress hormones and chemicals while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life, a study suggests. Researchers looked at the effect of stress hormones - glucocorticoids - combined with a common chemical used in glues, paints and plastics. They found that the combination strikingly increased the likelihood of reproductive birth defects.
Three-Day Course Of Antibiotics May Be Sufficient Following Tonsillectomy
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today [2009.10.21]
Children who receive a three-day course of antibiotics following tonsillectomy rather than a seven-day course appear to have no differences in pain or how quickly they return to a normal diet and activity level, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About 45.
More MRI machines may mean more back surgeries (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.10.19]
Reuters - A new study suggests that the increasing availability of MRI scanners may be feeding an increase in surgery for lower back pain -- despite doubts about the effectiveness of surgery for most people.
Flexcin Offers Tell-Tail Signs That Your Dog Has Pet Arthritis
Source: Veterinary News From Medical News Today [2009.10.18]
Like humans, dogs can also get painful pet arthritis throughout their bodies. But unlike people, who can simply talk about what hurts, how can you spot when your furry little friend has arthritis? Flexcin, the maker of FlexPet dog arthritis treatment, offers these four tell-tail signs so you can bring relief to your pet. 1) No Longer Running & Jumping: Dogs are active animals, even as they age. Running and jumping around are two simple activities enjoyed by happy and healthy dogs.
New York Times Examines Alternatives To Hysterectomies For Treatment Of Fibroids
Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today [2009.10.15]
In the New York Times' "Personal Health" column on Tuesday, Jane Brody examined treatment options for women with uterine fibroids -- benign tumors of the reproductive tract that can cause prolonged menstrual periods, chronic pelvic pain or pressure, pressure on the bladder, infertility, miscarriage or other pregnancy complications.
MRI Abundance May Lead To Excess In Back Surgeries, Stanford Study Shows
Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today [2009.10.15]
Patients reporting new low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if treated in an area with a higher-than-average concentration of magnetic resonance imaging machines, according to research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. This may be bad news for patients, since previous studies have found that increased surgery rates don't improve patient outcomes.
MRI Availability Appears to Increase Low Back Surgery (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Radiology [2009.10.15]
Patients with low back pain are more likely to have surgery if they live in an area with more magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, researchers say.
TAU Uses An Earlier Generation Antibiotic To Repair Genes And Slow Polyp Growth
Source: Colorectal Cancer News From Medical News Today [2009.10.14]
A new Tel Aviv University drug, based on an older generation antibiotic, may provide doctors with an effective and innovative method of treating colon cancer in both its incipient and full-blown stages - and minimize the need for painful, uncomfortable colonoscopies and surgical polyp removal. Dr. Rina Rosin-Arbesfeld of TAU's Sackler School of Medicine has shown in preclinical studies that a common antibiotic can suppress the growth of colon cancer polyps in mice.
More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.10.14]
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Having easy access to MRI
scans may be a bad thing for people with new-onset lower back pain,
according to U.S. researchers.
Risks of opioids for arthritis outweigh benefits (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2009.10.07]
Reuters - Older folks looking to find relief from painful arthritis should steer clear of codeine, OxyContin and other powerful prescription "opioid" painkillers, even if their pain is severe, doctors advise in a report published this week.
Health Tip: Why Do I Get Muscle Cramps? (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Bones, Joints & Muscles News [2009.10.07]
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A muscle cramp is a painful contraction that
may make the muscle feel hard or bulging.
Need For Surgery Almost Halved By Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.10.03]
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue of Gastroenterology. Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the colon, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Port Wine Stains An Easy Fix
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today [2009.09.29]
After 56 years of discomfort, embarrassment, and even pain, Maureen Dillon was finally able to go out in public with only one layer of makeup on. She felt beautiful for the first time since adolescence. She jumped in a pool without worrying about her makeup washing off and revealing a strawberry-colored cheek and nose. Dillon had lived with port wine stains since birth, and they became darker and brought more distress as the years went on.
New Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Stent From Cook Medical Could Greatly Reduce Need For Leg Amputations And Bypass Surgery For European Patients
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today [2009.09.23]
In a breakthrough development that could dramatically reduce the number of leg amputations and painful bypass graft surgeries performed annually on European patients, a first-of-its kind drug-eluting stent for a widespread form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is now available to physicians throughout the European Union.
Winners Of 2009 Research Grants Announced By Migraine Research Foundation
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.07]
The Migraine Research Foundation (MRF), the only nonprofit organization devoted solely to funding migraine research, has announced the winners of the 2009 research grants. This year's grantees will explore such important areas as pediatric migraine, the genetic association between migraine and cardiovascular events, and why opioids enhance migraine pain.
Soluble Fibre But Not Bran Effective At Treating Symptoms Of IBS
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.09.04]
Soluble fibre (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but insoluble fibre (bran) may worsen symptoms, according to the first trial of increasing dietary fibre in a primary care setting, published on bmj.com. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by abdominal pain and an irregular bowel habit, and affects about 10% of the population.
Nearly Half Of Statin-Treated Patients Not Currently Reaching LDL-C Target
Source: Cholesterol News From Medical News Today [2009.09.02]
Almost half (48%) of statin-treated patients are not meeting target levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to the results of a new international study, conducted by Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited and presented today at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress in Barcelona, Spain.1 Additionally, nearly three-quarters (73%) of the same patients had at least one lipid abnormality across LDL-C, HDL-C and triglyceride levels.
New Study Shows Abnormal Lipid Levels Are Highly Common In Statin-Treated Patients
Source: Cholesterol News From Medical News Today [2009.09.02]
According to a new analysis of 22,000 patients, nearly three-quarters of patients taking statins still had at least one lipid abnormality. These results, from a study conducted by Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A., which operates in many countries as Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, were presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Gene Associated With Language, Speech And Reading Disorders
Source: Dyslexia News From Medical News Today [2009.08.29]
A new candidate gene for Specific Language Impairment has been identified by a research team directed by Mabel Rice at the University of Kansas, in collaboration with Shelley Smith, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Javier Gayán of Neocodex, Seville, Spain. The finding, reported in the current issue of the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, was discovered by examining genes previously identified as candidate genes for reading impairments or speech sound disorders.
Kids' Headaches, Migraines Increase As New School Year Begins
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.29]
As children and teens begin school again, they are more susceptible to the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines. The change in schedule, new teachers, new friends and schoolwork can increase stress and consequently, increase headaches. Doctors at Nationwide Children's Hospital say there are some steps parents can take to help prevent the onset of their headaches during this hectic time of year.
Contrary To Insoluble Fiber, Soluble Fiber Is An Effective Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.08.28]
The first trial in increasing dietary fiber in a primary care setting is published on bmj.com today. It reports that soluble fiber (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). On the other hand, insoluble fiber such as bran may worsen symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by abdominal pain and an irregular bowel habit. It affects about 10 percent of the population.
What Is Aspirin? What Is Aspirin For?
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.20]
Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a salicylate drug, and is generally used as an analgesic (something that relieves pain without producing anesthesia or loss of consciousness) for minor aches and pains, to reduce fever (an antipyretic), and also as an anti-inflammatory drug. Aspirin has also become increasingly popular as an antiplatelet - used to prevent blood clot formation - in long-term low doses to prevent heart attacks and strokes in high risk patients.
What Is Ibuprofen? What Is Ibuprofen Used For?
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.19]
Ibuprofen is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that is commonly used for the relief of symptoms of arthritis, fever, primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual pains), and as an analgesic (a medication given to reduce pain without resulting in loss of consciousness). Ibuprofen also has an antiplatelet effect (protects from blood clots), though less than aspirin.
Ibuprofen Bests Acetaminophen/Codeine for Kids' Broken Arms (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Emergency Medicine [2009.08.19]
Children treated for arm fractures reported that ibuprofen killed the pain as effectively as a combination of codeine and acetaminophen (Tylenol 3), with fewer adverse effects in a randomized trial.
Bad News For Coffee Drinkers Who Get Headaches
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.14]
People who consume high amounts of caffeine each day are more likely to suffer occasional headaches than those with low caffeine consumption, a team of researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) reports in a study recently published in the Journal of Headache Pain.
Alternative Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome When Conventional Therapy Has Failed
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.08.13]
IBS remains a common intestinal disorder causing significant discomfort and poor quality of life in patients who have the diagnosis. TCAs have been shown to improve abdominal pain in patients with IBS; however, there is insufficient evidence of global symptom relief. The search for an optimal treatment to improve symptoms and quality of life in IBS remains ongoing. A research article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this problem.
Novel, Orally Inhaled Migraine Therapy Found To Be Effective
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.12]
A new study conducted at the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows an investigational, orally-inhaled therapy is effective in treating migraines. The multi-center, phase three FREEDOM-301 trial for the orally-inhaled migraine therapy, LEVADEX™, shows study participants had significant relief from symptoms such as pain, nausea and light and sound sensitivity when compared to placebo treatment.
FDA Approves Colchicine For Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.08.02]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Colcrys to treat acute flairs in patients with gout, a recurrent and painful form of arthritis, and patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), an inherited inflammatory disorder. The medication's active ingredient is colchicine, a complex compound derived from the dried seeds of a plant known as the autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale).
Is Somatic Hypersensitivity A Predictor Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.07.23]
Although visceral hypersensitivity is considered a hallmark feature of IBS, conflicting evidence exists regarding somatic hypersensitivity in this patient population. Several investigators have found no evidence for heightened somatic pain sensitivity in IBS patients. Also, others have reported similar cold presser pain tolerance in IBS patients and controls. These conflicting findings may result from differing somatic pain testing procedures.
Some Patients Taking Statins May Suffer Muscle Damage
Source: Statins News From Medical News Today [2009.07.08]
Structural muscle damage may be present in patients who have statin-associated muscle complaints, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Statins are one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world, given their importance in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Many patients on statins develop muscle weakness and pain.
Statins May Be Linked To Muscle Damage
Source: Statins News From Medical News Today [2009.07.07]
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reports that patients taking statins with associated muscle complaints may have structural muscle damage. Because of their important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, statins are one of the most widely prescribed medications worldwide. However, many patients on statins develop muscle weakness and pain.
Scientists Out A Gene For Gout
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.06.20]
Having partnered last year with an international team that surveyed the genomes of 12,000 individuals to find a genetic cause for gout, Johns Hopkins scientists now have shown that the malfunctioning gene they helped uncover can lead to high concentrations of blood urate that forms crystals in joint tissue, causing inflammation and pain the hallmark of this disease.
Johns Hopkins Scientists Out A Gene For Gout
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.06.19]
Having partnered last year with an international team that surveyed the genomes of 12,000 individuals to find a genetic cause for gout, Johns Hopkins scientists now have shown that the malfunctioning gene they helped uncover can lead to high concentrations of blood urate that forms crystals in joint tissue, causing inflammation and pain - the hallmark of this disease.
Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Poor Sleep In Women
Source: Compliance News From Medical News Today [2009.06.10]
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday, June 10, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) negatively affect women's sleep. Sleep is further impaired by pain, depression and poor adherence to RA medications.
What Is Bursitis? What Causes Bursitis?
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.06.01]
Bursitis happens when the bursa is inflamed. The burse acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, joints and muscles - bursae are fluid-filled sacs (the plural of bursa is bursae). People with bursitis will feel pain at the site of inflammation. The medical word "bursa" comes from the Latin bursa, meaning a purse, which is what a bursa resembles. According to Medilexicon's
The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) Announces New Survey Results Highlighting Major Gaps In Public Awareness Of Gout
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.05.23]
The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society announced that new survey results reveal alarming gaps in the public's awareness of gout, a painful and potentially debilitating form of arthritis that affects three to five million Americans. In a survey of more than 2,000 Americans, 65% of adults admitted to being "not at all knowledgeable" about gout and just over 70% did not know that gout is a form of arthritis. In fact, gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis among adults.
Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk Of Gout In Men
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2009.03.09]
Men with higher vitamin C intake appear less likely to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a report in the March 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in men," the authors write as background information in the article. "Epidemiologic studies suggest that the overall disease burden of gout is substantial and growing.
New Fibromyalgia Channel On Medical News Today
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.02.14]
Medical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Fibromyalgia channel. The section will include news on the chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle, tendon and ligament pain, extreme sensitivity to touch and fatigue. The condition is most prevalent amongst women between 35 and 60 years of age although it also affects men and other age groups.
Females With High Birth Weight More Likely To Develop Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.07.01]
A new study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases finds that compared to females born with average birth weight, those born with heavy birth weight are two times as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis when they become adults. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that occurs when the immune system attacks the joints, lungs or skin and results in inflammation, pain, and loss of functioning mobility.
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for osteoporosis related fracture
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Orthopedics
A review of how vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are being used to treat the pain associated with vertebral compression fractures.
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