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Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Source: MedicineNet Cancer Specialty [2009.11.19]
Title: Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 11/18/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2009

Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health News Search RSS Feed [2009.11.18]
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies add to growing evidence that morphine and other opiate-based painkillers may promote the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Pain drug morphine may accelerate cancer growth (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health News Search RSS Feed [2009.11.18]
Reuters - Evidence is mounting that morphine, commonly used to manage pain, may accelerate cancer growth, but a newly-approved drug that blocks its side effects could also keep tumors from spreading, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

Opiate Painkillers May Encourage Spread Of Cancer
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2009.11.23]
New research from the US adds weight to the growing body of evidence that opiate-based painkillers like morphine, which has been used to treat postoperative and chronic cancer pain for two hundred years, encourage cancer cells to grow and spread.

Common Pain Relief Medication May Encourage Cancer Growth
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
Although morphine has been the gold-standard treatment for postoperative and chronic cancer pain for two centuries, a growing body of evidence is showing that opiate-based painkillers can stimulate the growth and spread of cancer cells. Two new studies advance that argument and demonstrate how shielding lung cancer cells from opiates reduces cell proliferation, invasion and migration in both cell-culture and mouse models.

62-Year-Old Man Becomes First Patient In China Implanted With Rechargeable Neurostimulator For Chronic Pain
Source: Medical Devices / Diagnostics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) announced that a 62-year-old man from Shenzhen, Guangdong province has become the first patient in China to be implanted with the Eon™ neurostimulator, a rechargeable device used to help manage chronic pain. Despite prior back surgeries, the patient suffered from chronic back pain for more than a decade.

CNSBio Inc. To Present Latest Clinical Trial Data For CNSB015 At Neuropathic Pain Conference In San Francisco
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
CNSBio Inc. will present recent Phase IIa proof-of-concept clinical trial data for CNSB015, an orally administered potassium channel modulator used in combination with opioids for the treatment of neuropathic pain, at the 12th International Conference on the Mechanisms and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain on November 20-21, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. Dr.

Transplanting People's Own Stem Cells Into Heart Lessens Pain, Improves Ability To Walk
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
The largest national stem cell study for heart disease showed the first evidence that transplanting a potent form of adult stem cells into the heart muscle of subjects with severe angina results in less pain and an improved ability to walk. The transplant subjects also experienced fewer deaths than those who didn't receive stem cells.

FDA Approves New Drug For Pain That Persists After Shingles
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that it has approved Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), an often excruciating pain that can persist for weeks, months and even years in 10 to 15 per cent of people who get shingles. The medicated skin patch, which is made by Lohmann Therapie-Systems AD of Andernach, Germany and distributed in the US by NeurogesX Inc.

FDA Approves New Drug Treatment For Long-Term Pain Relief After Shingles Attacks
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the approval of Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch, a medicated skin patch that relieves the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), a serious complication that can occur after a bout with shingles. Shingles is an outbreak of rash or blisters on the skin that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox - the varicella-zoster virus.

Five Exercises Reduce Neck Pain Of Women Office Workers
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. The exercises also improve the muscle's ability to respond quickly and forcefully among women suffering trapezius myalgia, a tenderness and tightness in the upper trapezius muscle.

Recovering With 4-Legged Friends Requires Less Pain Medication
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from total joint-replacement surgery require 50 percent less pain medication than those who do not. These findings were presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Society of Anthrozoology and the First Human Animal Interaction Conference (HAI) in Kansas City, Mo.

Ancient Egyptians knew the pain of heart disease (AFP)
Source: Y! Health Addiction News [2009.11.18]
AFP - The hardening of the arteries associated with heart attacks and strokes is not just a modern phenomenon, according to new research showing ancient Egypt's pharaohs suffered from heart disease too.

Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.11.18]
Title: Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 11/17/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2009

Recovering With Four-Legged Friends Requires Less Pain Medication
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.17]
Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from total joint-replacement surgery require 50 percent less pain medication than those who do not. These findings were presented at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Society of Anthrozoology and the First Human Animal Interaction Conference (HAI) in Kansas City, Mo.

Depression Patients More Apt To Receive Opioids For Chronic Pain
Source: Depression News From Medical News Today [2009.11.16]
Chronic pain patients with a history of depression are three times more likely to receive long-term prescriptions for opioid medications like Vicodin compared to pain patients who do not suffer from depression, according to new research. The study, published in the November-December issue of the journal General Hospital Psychiatry, analyzed the medical records of tens of thousands of patients enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente and Group Health plans between 1997 and 2005.

Can Thinking Of A Loved One Reduce Your Pain?
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.16]
"The very thought of you … the mere idea of you" - from the song "The Very Thought of You" by Ray Noble Can the mere thought of your loved one reduce your pain? Yes, according to a new study by UCLA psychologists that underscores the importance of social relationships and staying socially connected.

Abbott To Acquire Novel Investigational Biologic To Treat Chronic Pain
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.15]
Abbott announced today a definitive agreement to acquire the global rights to PanGenetics BV's PG110 fully humanized antibody to Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), expanding the company's pain care portfolio and leveraging its expertise in biologics. PG110 is a novel biologic in Phase I clinical trial development that targets NGF for the treatment of chronic pain.

More Pain Means Real Gain In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.14]
Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (November 12, 2009) The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach.

Efficacy Of Low-Level Laser Therapy In The Treatment Of Neck Pain
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.11.13]
An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet reports that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) reduces pain after treatment for non-specific neck pain. The article is the work of Dr Roberta Chow, Nerve Research Foundation, Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues. In the next thirty years, chronic pain is predicted to reach epidemic proportions in developed countries with ageing populations.

Too Much Texting Linked To Neck And Shoulder Pain
Source: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today [2009.11.13]
Preliminary research on college students in the US suggests that too much texting can lead to neck and shoulder pain, similar to that found in older adults who develop injuries from prolonged and repeated use of computers. Judith Gold, an ergonomics researcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented the preliminary findings of her study at this year's annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, that took place this week in Philadelphia.

In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment, More Pain Means Real Gain
Source: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today [2009.11.13]
The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working through the pain of an aggressive physiotherapy program often leads to far better results than a more cautious pain-free approach. That was the result of a new study in Clinical Rehabilitation, published this week by SAGE.

Low-Level Lasers Effective in Chronic Neck Pain (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology [2009.11.13]
Although no one is sure how it works, low-intensity laser therapy appeared to be effective in relieving chronic neck pain, researchers found in a meta-analysis.

Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.11.13]
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Low-level laser therapy appears to ease a common form of neck pain, a review of studies finds.

Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.11.13]
Title: Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2009 6:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/13/2009

Bad Mood May Make Pain Worse
Source: MedicineNet MRI Scan Specialty [2009.11.13]
Title: Bad Mood May Make Pain Worse
Category: Health News
Created: 11/13/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/13/2009

Laser therapy helps neck pain, study says (AFP)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2009.11.12]
AFP - A non-invasive, cold form of laser treatment can help people suffering from chronic neck pain, a condition that affects up to one person in four, a study published online by The Lancet said on Friday.

Texting Can Be a Pain in the Neck, Shoulders
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.11.12]
Title: Texting Can Be a Pain in the Neck, Shoulders
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2009 10:06:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2009 10:06:43 AM

Too Much Texting Could Cause Neck Pain In College Students
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2009.11.11]
The world record for fastest text message typing is held by a 21-year old college student from Utah, but his dexterous digits could mean serious injury later on. Most adults aged 18-21 prefer texting over e-mail or phone calls, and ergonomics researchers are starting to wonder whether it's putting the younger generation at risk for some overuse injuries - once reserved for older adults who have spent years in front of a computer.

Brief Training In Meditation May Help In Pain Management
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today [2009.11.11]
Living with pain is stressful, but a surprisingly short investment of time in mental training can help you cope. A new study examining the perception of pain and the effects of various mental training techniques has found that relatively short and simple mindfulness meditation training can have a significant positive effect on pain management.

New York Plastic Surgeon Eases Common Fear Of Rhinoplasty Surgery By Eliminating Traditional Packing And Painful Removal
Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today [2009.11.11]
Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, Director of The Aesthetic Institute of New York and New Jersey, has revolutionized the rhinoplasty procedure by eliminating traditional packing and subsequent painful removal. The pain associated with the post-operative removal of nasal packing is a well-known and commonly cited fear among rhinoplasty candidates. Slupchynskyj, a rhinoplasty specialist, has alleviated this fear by utilizing recent advancements in packing material.

Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
Source: MedicineNet Breast Cancer Specialty [2009.11.11]
Title: Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
Category: Health News
Created: 11/10/2009 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/11/2009

Brief Training in Meditation Eases Pain
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2009.11.11]
Title: Brief Training in Meditation Eases Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 11/11/2009 10:42:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/11/2009 10:42:25 AM

Chronic Pain Common After Breast CA Surgery (CME/CE, with audio)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology [2009.11.10]
Nearly half of breast cancer survivors are plagued by persistent pain years after cancer surgery, researchers found.

Back Pain Sidelines Many U.S. Soldiers (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology [2009.11.09]
Military personnel who are evacuated out of combat areas because of low back pain have little chance of returning to their units, researchers found.

Yoga May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back Pain In Minority Populations
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine 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. Low back pain is common in the United States, resulting in substantial disability and cost to society.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Laser Therapy Can Aggravate Skin Cancer
Source: Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today [2009.11.20]
High irradiances of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) should not be used over melanomas. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Cancer studied the pain relieving, anti-inflammatory 'cold laser', finding that it caused increased tumour growth in a mouse model of skin cancer. Jan M. Bjordal from Bergen University College, Norway worked with a team of Brazilian researchers to carry out the in vitro and in vivo experiments.

Can EP4 Agonist Alleviate Gastric Lesions?
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
Over 300 million patients use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the world to treat pain, arthritis, fever and other diseases. Nearly 30% of the users suffer from gastric lesions and bleeding. To mitigate NSAIDs' adverse effects on the stomach, misoprostol, a non-selective prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue, has been prescribed as the first choice for prevention of NSAID-induced injuries, but often induces severe adverse effects.

Metabolic Effects Significantly Lower With INVEGA(R) Compared To Olanzapine
Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today [2009.11.19]
New data from a 6-month open label randomised controlled trial show INVEGA® (paliperidone ER) is associated with significantly less metabolic effects compared to oral olanzapine in people with schizophrenia, while demonstrating comparable efficacy.1 The results were presented at the 15th Biennial Winter Workshop in Psychoses in Barcelona, Spain.

International Psoriasis Council Hosts Second Educational Symposium To Increase Global Knowledge Of Psoriasis
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
Beginning Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) will host its second symposium at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. The two-day conference brings together dermatologists from Asia, Eastern Europe and Spain to elevate the global understanding of psoriasis and its treatment. Sessions will be facilitated by leading dermatologists and nurses dedicated to psoriasis management and research.

NeurogesX To Hold Conference Call To Discuss FDA Approval Of Qutenza(TM) (capsaicin) 8% Patch For Treatment Of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.18]
NeurogesX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGSX) announces that it will hold a conference call at 8:30a.m. ET (5:30a.m. PT) to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Qutenza(TM) (capsaicin) 8% patch, the first and only product containing prescription strength capsaicin, for the management of neuropathic pain due to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), the nerve pain which can follow shingles.

Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster (AP)
Source: Y! Health Heart & Vascular Health News [2009.11.18]
AP - A CT scan — a kind of super X-ray — provides a faster, cheaper way to diagnose a heart attack when someone goes to the emergency room with chest pains, a new study suggests.

Post-Discharge, Elevated Biomarkers Lead To Diminished Quality Of Life In Heart Attack Patients
Source: Conferences News From Medical News Today [2009.11.17]
Many heart attack patients have high levels of cardiac biomarkers in the blood for several months after leaving the hospital, with more shortness of breath and chest pain, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. The study examined a subset of patients in a 4,500-patient heart attack registry from 24 24 U.S. hospitals and found: 9 percent had elevated levels of the biomarker troponin (TnT) after six months.

What Is Dysentery? What Causes Dysentery?
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.17]
Dysentery is an infection of the intestines. This inflammatory disorder causes stomach cramps and diarrhea. According to Medilexicon's medical dictionary, Dysentery is: "A disease marked by frequent watery stools, often with blood and mucus, and characterized clinically by pain, tenesmus, fever, and dehydration". In many cases there are only mild symptoms, such as diarrhea and nausea.

BioElectronics Technology More Effective Than Extra Strength Tylenol(R) In Reducing Muscle Soreness In Clinical Study
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2009.11.17]
BioElectronics Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BIEL) announced that its disposable drug-free anti-inflammatory devices proved to be significantly more effective than acetaminophen in a clinical study of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). The study tested the effectiveness of ActiPatch® Therapy versus acetaminophen in reducing the pain of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, a condition associated with increased physical exertion.

Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Oral Care News [2009.11.17]
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- When babies are teething, they're generally miserable from the pain, swelling and tenderness in their gums.

Largest Gene Study In Childhood IBD Finds 5 New Genes
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2009.11.16]
In the largest, most comprehensive genetic analysis of childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an international research team has identified five new gene regions, including one involved in a biological pathway that helps drive the painful inflammation of the digestive tract that characterizes the disease. A research team led by Hakon Hakonarson, M.D., Ph.D.

Pass On The Gas: Tips To Reduce Flatulence
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.13]
Passing gas -- flatulence -- is normal and happens to everyone. But for some people, excessive gas and pain interfere with normal activities. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas. Gas is often caused by what and how one eats and drinks. "One common cause is swallowed air," says G. Richard Locke, III, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist.

Canada doctor uses glue to aid open-heart recovery (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Bones, Joints & Muscles News [2009.11.12]
Reuters - A new surgical technique using glue to repair breastbones intentionally broken during open-heart surgery speeds up recovery time and is "substantially less painful" for patients, a University of Calgary scientist said on Thursday.

Health Tip: Help Control Constipation (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Digestive Health News [2009.11.12]
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Constipation occurs when it becomes difficult or painful to have regular bowel movements. What's "regular" varies by person, however.

Dermatologists Offer Advice From Head To Toe On What To Expect When You're Aging
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2009.11.11]
Everyone expects their bodies to change as they get older. From wrinkles and sagging skin to brittle bones and aches and pains, the aging process is inevitable. In addition, there are a number of medical dermatologic conditions that surface with age that can cause people even more stress. Fortunately, dermatologists can help diagnose and treat these conditions no matter when they strike.

Health Care Professional Sentenced To Prison For Product Tampering
Source: Litigation / Medical Malpractice News From Medical News Today [2009.11.11]
DREA LYNNE GIBSON, 43, of Fall City, Washington, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a year and a day in prison and three years of supervised release for product tampering in violation of federal law. GIBSON pleaded guilty in May 2009, admitting that she tampered with doses of Demerol, a narcotic pain medication, at the surgical center where she worked. At sentencing U.S. District Judge Ricardo Martinez said, "This is an extremely serious offense.

Gabapentin Studies for Off-Label Uses Cooked? (CME/CE, with audio)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology [2009.11.11]
Primary outcome measures were apparently a moving target in many company-sponsored studies of gabapentin (Neurontin) for off-label uses such as neuropathic pain and bipolar disorder, researchers have suggested.

New Study About Prostatitis In The Journal Of Urology Shows Increasing Evidence That Chronic Prostatitis Is A Muscle Tension Disorder
Source: Prostate / Prostate Cancer News From Medical News Today [2009.11.10]
In the November 2009 issue of the Journal of Urology, Stanford Medical School researcher Dr. Rodney Anderson and researchers at the National Center for Pelvic Pain Research, in a new study, demonstrated a high correlation between the location of painful trigger points inside the pelvic floor muscles of men with chronic prostatitis and the location in the body where they routinely complain of pain.

Statins May Stave Off Gallstones (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Digestive Health News [2009.11.10]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term use of cholesterol-lowering statins appears to reduce the incidence of gallstones and the need for surgery to prevent the excruciating pain they cause, a new study indicates.

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.

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 Study Reviews Science Behind Efficacy Of Biofield Therapies - Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Statins 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: Statins 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.

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.

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.

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.