News related to Ultracet (Tramadol / Acetaminophen) and/or conditions it is approved for
Exercise Helps Reduce Pain, Disability After Lower Back Surgery
Source: Bones / Orthopaedics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.09]
Lumbar spine (lower back) surgery is a common treatment for a herniated or "slipped" disk, and patients need to know whether it is better to sit still or get moving during their recovery period. An updated review from the Netherlands suggests that exercise programs starting four to six weeks after the operation could lead to more rapid pain relief and a quicker recovery from disability without increasing the risk of additional surgery.
Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Eight Times More Effectively Than Morphine
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.09]
More people suffer from pain than from heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined, but many of the drugs used to relieve suffering are not completely effective or have harmful side effects. Now researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the University of Helsinki have discovered a new therapeutic target for pain control, one that appears to be eight times more effective at suppressing pain than morphine.
New Survey: Painful Economy Puts Health Care Pinch On Young Adults
Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today [2008.10.09]
Contrary to popular belief that seniors are hit the hardest when it comes to the recent economic crisis, a new survey from Medco Health Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MHS) reveals that the sting in paying for health care costs amid the ailing economy is in fact most acute among young adults.
Super-Potent Painkiller Demonstrated in Mice
Source: MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians [2008.10.09]
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (MedPage Today) -- A powerful painkiller -- eight times as potent as morphine -- has been shown to be feasible in experiments with mice, researchers here said.
Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Better Than Morphine
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2008.10.09]
Title: Cell Protein Suppresses Pain Better Than Morphine
Category: Health News
Created: 10/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2008
Study Shows EUFLEXXA(R) Patients Report Significant Improvements In Osteoarthritis Of The Knee Pain Over A Six Month Period
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently presented results from the FLEXX Trial of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, showing that EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate), a highly pure non-avian high molecular weight form of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IA-HA), is superior to intra-articular saline (IA-saline) for the relief of pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) at 26 weeks.
Patients in Minimally Conscious State May Still Feel Pain
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2008.10.08]
Title: Patients in Minimally Conscious State May Still Feel Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 10/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2008
Ironwood And Collaborators Present Preclinical Data Demonstrating That Cyclic GMP Alleviates Intestinal Pain
Source: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (formerly Microbia) announced presentation of data from a pair of preclinical studies delineating the role that cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) plays in alleviating intestinal pain. These studies demonstrate that cGMP inhibits intestinal pain in a preclinical model of intestinal hyperalgesia and desensitizes colonic afferent nerves in a similar model of experimental colitis.
Patients In Minimally Conscious State May Feel Pain And Need Painkilling Treatment - The Lancet Neurology
Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]
A study of brain activity in brain-damaged patients in a minimally conscious state (MCS) suggests that they could have similar pain perception to healthy people. Thus these patients could need painkilling treatment. The findings are reported in an Article published early Online and in the November edition of Lancet Neurology, written by Dr Steven Laureys, Coma Science Group, Cyclotron Research Center and Department of Neurology, University of Liege, Belgium, and colleagues.
Brain Scans Show Patients in Minimally Conscious State Feel Pain
Source: MedPage Today Neurology [2008.10.07]
LIÈGE, Belgium (MedPage Today) -- Patients in a minimally conscious state appear to have brain activity that indicates they can feel pain, researchers here reported.
Pharmaleads' Lead Candidate For Pain, PL37, Enters Phase I
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.04]
Pharmaleads has obtained from the French Medicine Agency (AFSSAPS) the authorization to perform a single ascending dose Phase I study with PL37, its lead compound for oral treatment of neuropathic pain.
New Catheter-less Technique May Ease The Pain And Discomfort Of Prostate Cancer Recovery
Source: Prostate / Prostate Cancer News From Medical News Today [2008.10.03]
To ease the pain of recovery following prostate cancer surgery, physician-scientists have developed an innovative and patient-friendly approach that eliminates the use of a penile urinary catheter. The new patentable technique, used in conjunction with robotic prostatectomy -- the surgical removal of the prostate -- eliminates the pain and discomfort associated with the standard catheter.
Is Your Child's Stomach Pain All In His Head?
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.01]
We all know there are times that kids seem to complain of a stomach ache to get out of chores or going to school. Don't be so sure that the pain they feel is all in their minds. We're learning more now about a condition called 'functional abdominal pain' that is experienced by millions of kids every day. Like many teenagers, Kyle Brust makes it a point to do his homework as soon as he gets home. Unlike most, Kyle often did his with a crippling stomach ache.
Pain Is Not A Symptom Of Arthritis, Pain Causes Arthritis: New Study
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2008.09.30]
Pain is more than a symptom of osteoarthritis, it is an inherent and damaging part of the disease itself, according to a study published today in journal Arthritis and Rheumatism. More specifically, the study revealed that pain signals originating in arthritic joints, and the biochemical processing of those signals as they reach the spinal cord, worsen and expand arthritis.
Facet Joint Effusion And Interspinal Ligament Edema: Major Sources Of Lower Back Pain
Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today [2008.09.30]
New MR techniques show that facet joint effusion (the collection of fluid in the spinal joints) and interspinal ligament edema (swelling of the interspinal ligaments) are major sources of lower back pain, according to a study performed at Baskent University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey and Alanya Research Center in Antalya, Turkey.
Can Pain Cause Arthritis?
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis Specialty [2008.09.30]
Title: Can Pain Cause Arthritis?
Category: Health News
Created: 9/30/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2008
Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2008.09.29]
HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) -- The pain caused by
osteoarthritis may be as damaging as the disease itself, according to a
new study.
UCB Pharma Withdraws Its Marketing Authorisation Application For Lacosamide Pain UCB Pharma, Europe
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.28]
The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has been formally notified by UCB Pharma S.A. of its decision to withdraw the application for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicine Lacosamide Pain UCB Pharma (lacosamide) film-coated tablets. Lacosamide Pain UCB Pharma was expected to be used for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain in adults.
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Source: MedicineNet Eye Care Specialty [2008.09.25]
Title: Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
Category: Health News
Created: 9/25/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2008
New Study Confirms Link Between Pain Pumps And Cartilage Damage -- Searcy Denney Law Firm Investigates Claims
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.24]
South Florida law firm Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA (Searcy Denney) has stepped up its investigation into claims stemming from the use of pain pumps following a recent study confirming their dangers. According to the new study, the medication delivered by these pumps causes significant cartilage damage. This study confirms and explains earlier reports of adverse outcomes associated with pain pump use.
Massage Therapy May Have Immediate Positive Effect On Pain And Mood For Advanced Cancer Patients
Source: Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today [2008.09.24]
A new study found that massage therapy may have immediate benefits on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. The study, sponsored by the Institute of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, was a randomized trial of 380 advanced cancer patients at 15 U.S. hospices. In the study, patients had improvement in pain and mood immediately following treatment that was greater with massage than with simple touch.
Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Diabetes News [2008.09.24]
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The painkiller pentazocine may
help prevent diabetes-related retinal damage that leads to vision loss,
according to Medical College of Georgia researchers.
Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain Specialty [2008.09.24]
Title: Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
Category: Health News
Created: 9/24/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/24/2008
Children With Hay Fever More Likely To Experience Headaches, Facial Pain
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today [2008.09.23]
Children who suffer from bouts of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) are also more likely to suffer from headaches, facial pain, and ear aches than children without these allergies, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, dander, or plant pollens.
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.
Health Tip: Prevent Stomach Pain
Source: MedicineNet Abdominal Pain Specialty [2008.09.23]
Title: Health Tip: Prevent Stomach Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/23/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/23/2008
Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis Specialty [2008.09.22]
Title: Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/20/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2008
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Low Back Pain Specialty [2008.09.19]
Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2008
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Back Pain News [2008.09.18]
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Back pain is a common complaint for pregnant
women, but there are things you can do to help relieve the strain on your
back.
Advanced Cancer Patients Benefit From Immediate Positive Effect On Pain And Mood When Massage Therapy Used
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today [2008.09.17]
A new study from the National Institutes of Health finds that massage therapy may have immediate benefits on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. The study appears in the September 16, 2008 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. In a randomized trial of 380 advanced cancer patients at 15 U.S. hospices, improvement in pain and mood immediately following treatment was greater with massage than with simple touch.
Health Tip: Prevent Ear Pain in Flight
Source: MedicineNet acetaminophen Specialty [2008.09.17]
Title: Health Tip: Prevent Ear Pain in Flight
Category: Health News
Created: 9/17/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/17/2008
Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Source: MedicineNet Low Back Pain Specialty [2008.09.15]
Title: Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/13/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
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
Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
Source: MedicineNet Prostate Cancer Specialty [2008.09.09]
Title: Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008
Knee Pain: Is It Chondromalacia?
Source: MedicineNet Knee Pain 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 Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2008.08.18]
Title: Knee Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2008
Health Tip: Beating Backpack Pain
Source: MedicineNet Low Back Pain Specialty [2008.08.14]
Title: Health Tip: Beating Backpack Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/14/2008
Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Source: MedicineNet acetaminophen Specialty [2008.08.04]
Title: Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Category: Health News
Created: 8/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/4/2008
UCB Receives Not-Approvable Letter From FDA For Lacosamide For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Source: Epilepsy News From Medical News Today [2008.07.31]
UCB announced that it received a not-approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lacosamide for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain in adults. The company will seek clarification from the FDA of its position and of the additional information required to obtain final marketing approval.
Frankincense Extract Said to Reduce Osteoarthritis Pain
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology [2008.07.29]
DAVIS, Calif. (MedPage Today) -- For patients with knee osteoarthritis, an extract of the Indian frankincense plant gave significant pain relief and reduced levels of a marker of joint pathology, researchers here said.
Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found
Source: MedicineNet Statins Specialty [2008.07.24]
Title: Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found
Category: Health News
Created: 7/24/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/24/2008
Mammograms a Pain? Gel Helps
Source: MedicineNet acetaminophen Specialty [2008.07.23]
Title: Mammograms a Pain? Gel Helps
Category: Health News
Created: 7/23/2008
Last Editorial Review: 7/23/2008
Oxygen Therapy Might Ease Pain Of Migraine, Cluster Headaches
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.07.16]
Two types of oxygen therapy could offer some relief to adults who suffer from disabling migraine and cluster headaches, according to a new research review from Australia. Migraine headaches are severely painful and usually occur with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and painful sensitivity to light. Cluster headaches cause sharp, burning pain on one side of the head.
Canadian Scientists Report On Pain Research At NIDCR's 60th Anniversary Symposium
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.07.03]
Nearly everyone has experienced the acute, short-lived pain that occurs after a mild injury, but recent surveys reveal that more than 20% of the population has a chronic pain condition (i.e., pain that has lasted for 3 months or more) and for which treatment is often not very effective (e.g., low back pain, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches). Acute and chronic pain conditions have huge socio-economic costs.
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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Specialty [2008.07.01]
Title: Abdominal Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2008
Merck's Investigational Migraine Treatment Telcagepant Improved Pain And Migraine-Associated Symptoms In Phase III Study
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.06.30]
Merck & Co., Inc. announced that, in a Phase III clinical trial, telcagepant (formerly MK-0974), its investigational oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, significantly improved relief of migraine pain and migraine-associated symptoms two hours after dosing compared to placebo.
Novel Treatments Ease Migraine Pain
Source: MedicineNet Migraine Headache Specialty [2008.06.27]
Title: Novel Treatments Ease Migraine Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 6/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/27/2008
Medical Pot Ineffective as Acute Pain Treatment
Source: MedicineNet Multiple Sclerosis Specialty [2008.06.25]
Title: Medical Pot Ineffective as Acute Pain Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2008
Genetic Factors Affect Codeine's Work as Painkiller
Source: MedicineNet codeine Specialty [2008.06.09]
Title: Genetic Factors Affect Codeine's Work as Painkiller
Category: Health News
Created: 6/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2008
New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures
Source: MedicineNet Laparoscopy Specialty [2008.05.19]
Title: New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures
Category: Health News
Created: 5/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/19/2008
Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking
Source: MedicineNet Claudication Specialty [2008.05.15]
Title: Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking
Category: Health News
Created: 5/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/15/2008
Foot Pain
Source: MedicineNet Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2008.05.13]
Title: Foot Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/13/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2008
Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?
Source: MedicineNet Wrinkles Specialty [2008.05.06]
Title: Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/6/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/6/2008
Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation
Source: MedicineNet Laxatives For Constipation Specialty [2008.04.28]
Title: Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2008
Leg Pain Reduced By Naftidrofuryl
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.04.16]
Patients with pain caused by narrowed arteries in their legs have 37% more pain-free walking if they take naftidrofuryl (200mg three times a day) than those taking placebos, a Cochrane Review has found. In addition, 55% of patients taking naftidrofuryl improved, while only 30% of people on placebo treatments improved. Naftidrofuryl is used to treat circulatory problems.
Health Tip: Pain in Your Side
Source: MedicineNet Appendicitis Specialty [2008.04.16]
Title: Health Tip: Pain in Your Side
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2008
User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse
Source: MedicineNet hydrocodone and ibuprofen Specialty [2008.04.11]
Title: User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse
Category: Health News
Created: 4/11/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/11/2008
Health Tip: Having Neck Pain?
Source: MedicineNet Neck Pain Specialty [2008.04.09]
Title: Health Tip: Having Neck Pain?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/9/2008
VCJD Kills Two People In Spain
Source: CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News From Medical News Today [2008.04.07]
Two people have died of vCJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease), the human form of mad cow disease, in Castilla-Leon, central Spain. One person (51) died three months ago while the other one (26) died last week, say authorities. According to Spain's Health Department, these were not the first vCJD deaths in the country.
New Rule Seeks to Protect Kids From Lead Paint
Source: MedicineNet Poison Control Centers Specialty [2008.04.01]
Title: New Rule Seeks to Protect Kids From Lead Paint
Category: Health News
Created: 4/1/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2008
Back And Neck Pain Remedy DVD Available Free To Public
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.03.12]
The Pro-Care Spine Center in Austin, Texas recently created the Back and Neck Pain Remedy DVD and made it available free to the general public. This DVD includes 16 stretches and exercises that can be done at work or at home to help alleviate back and neck pain. In addition to the stretches and exercises, this DVD includes suggestions for controlling inflammation and how to know when the time is right to seek professional help.
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
Elbow Pain
Source: MedicineNet Elbow Bursitis Specialty [2008.03.06]
Title: Elbow Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 3/6/2008
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
Pot Drug May Cut Fibromyalgia Pain
Source: MedicineNet Vestibular Balance Disorders Specialty [2008.02.20]
Title: Pot Drug May Cut Fibromyalgia Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 2/20/2008
Last Editorial Review: 2/20/2008
Health Tip: Painful Urination
Source: MedicineNet Gonorrhea In Women Specialty [2008.02.15]
Title: Health Tip: Painful Urination
Category: Health News
Created: 2/15/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/15/2008
Fentanyl Pain Patch Recalled
Source: MedicineNet fentanyl transdermal system Specialty [2008.02.14]
Title: Fentanyl Pain Patch Recalled
Category: Health News
Created: 2/14/2008
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2008
Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down
Source: MedicineNet Neck Pain Specialty [2008.02.13]
Title: Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/13/2008
Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child
Source: MedicineNet Reye Syndrome Specialty [2008.02.11]
Title: Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child
Category: Health News
Created: 2/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/11/2008
Neck Pain
Source: MedicineNet Degenerative Disc Specialty [2008.01.29]
Title: Neck Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 1/29/2008
NSAIDs No Better for Low Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Sciatica Specialty [2008.01.24]
Title: NSAIDs No Better for Low Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 1/24/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/24/2008 2:00:01 AM
Lower Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Specialty [2008.01.22]
Title: Lower Back Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 1/22/2008
Sickle Cell Patients in More Pain Than Thought
Source: MedicineNet Sickle Cell Specialty [2008.01.17]
Title: Sickle Cell Patients in More Pain Than Thought
Category: Health News
Created: 1/17/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/17/2008
Minorities Less Likely to Get Powerful Painkillers in ER
Source: MedicineNet codeine Specialty [2008.01.03]
Title: Minorities Less Likely to Get Powerful Painkillers in ER
Category: Health News
Created: 1/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/3/2008
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
Neuropathic Pain
Source: MedicineNet Facial Nerve Problems Specialty [2007.12.13]
Title: Neuropathic Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 2/4/2005 5:27:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 12/13/2007
Acute Back Pain: Spine Therapy No Help
Source: MedicineNet diclofenac and misoprostol Specialty [2007.11.09]
Title: Acute Back Pain: Spine Therapy No Help
Category: Health News
Created: 11/9/2007
Last Editorial Review: 11/9/2007
Acupuncture Cuts Need for Post-Op Painkillers
Source: MedicineNet Acupuncture Specialty [2007.10.18]
Title: Acupuncture Cuts Need for Post-Op Painkillers
Category: Health News
Created: 10/18/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/18/2007
Low Back Pain: Many Options for Relief
Source: MedicineNet Acupuncture Specialty [2007.10.02]
Title: Low Back Pain: Many Options for Relief
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2007
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2007
Study: Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain
Source: MedicineNet Acupuncture Specialty [2007.09.25]
Title: Study: Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/25/2007
Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2007
Novel Tonsillectomy Cuts Pain, Bleeding
Source: MedicineNet Tonsillectomy Specialty [2007.09.18]
Title: Novel Tonsillectomy Cuts Pain, Bleeding
Category: Health News
Created: 9/18/2007
Last Editorial Review: 9/18/2007
Ask the Experts - Pain Management
Source: MedicineNet Degenerative Disc Specialty [2007.05.30]
Title: Ask the Experts - Pain Management
Category: Ask The Experts
Created: 11/8/2006
Last Editorial Review: 5/30/2007
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
Prescription Pain Relievers: The Buzz Can Kill You
Source: MedicineNet propoxyphene Specialty [2007.03.26]
Title: Prescription Pain Relievers: The Buzz Can Kill You
Category: Health Facts
Created: 1/21/2003
Last Editorial Review: 3/26/2007
Pain...Oh, What a Pain!
Source: MedicineNet Ankle Pain and Tendinitis Specialty [2007.03.09]
Title: Pain...Oh, What a Pain!
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 11/30/2004
Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2007
Osteoporosis Spine Fracture Pain Management
Source: MedicineNet fentanyl transdermal system Specialty [2007.01.02]
Title: Osteoporosis Spine Fracture Pain Management
Category: Ask The Experts
Created: 1/2/2007
Last Editorial Review: 1/2/2007
Pain Management
Source: MedicineNet Facial Nerve Problems Specialty [2006.12.07]
Title: Pain Management
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/7/2006
Last Editorial Review: 12/7/2006
Hemorrhoids and severe pain treatment
Source: MedicineNet Hemorrhoids Specialty [2006.11.14]
Title: Hemorrhoids and severe pain treatment
Category: Ask The Experts
Created: 7/3/2002
Last Editorial Review: 11/14/2006
Muscle Cramps a Real Pain
Source: MedicineNet Claudication Specialty [2006.10.05]
Title: Muscle Cramps a Real Pain
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 6/16/2005
Last Editorial Review: 10/5/2006
Chronic Pain
Source: MedicineNet Elbow Bursitis Specialty [2006.04.26]
Title: Chronic Pain
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/14/2002
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2006
Bunion: A Pain in the Bunion
Source: MedicineNet Bunions Specialty [2005.04.06]
Title: Bunion: A Pain in the Bunion
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 4/6/2005
Last Editorial Review: 4/6/2005
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
Abdominal pain
Source: MedicineNet Ectopic Pregnancy Specialty [2003.11.20]
Title: Abdominal pain
Category: Medical Dictionary
Created: 4/20/1998
Last Editorial Review: 11/20/2003
10 Warning Signs of Prescription Painkiller Dependency
Source: MedicineNet hydrocortisone valerate Specialty [2003.10.06]
Title: 10 Warning Signs of Prescription Painkiller Dependency
Category: Health Fact Tool
Created: 10/6/2003
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2003
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.
Number Of Joint Replacement Procedures, Revisions Increases
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2008.10.09]
The AP/Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday examined how the number of hip and knee replacements is "skyrocketing because they can successfully relieve pain and help people to walk normally again" and how the number of more complex and more expensive "revisions," or subsequent replacements, also has increased. The
Effective, Low-Cost Ways To Get Rid Of A Stuffy Problem -- Sinusitis
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.09]
Home remedies often can reduce problematic sinus symptoms, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Symptoms, including nasal congestion, facial pain, headache and fatigue, are common. Annually, doctors report about 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis -- when patients' symptoms last 12 consecutive weeks. Evidence shows that home remedies are an inexpensive, effective first course of treatment.
Eden Spine Receives CE Mark For Its Nonfusion Wellex™ Interspinous Process Medical Device
Source: Bones / Orthopaedics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]
Eden Spine announced today that it has received CE Mark approval for its proprietary interspinous medical device, the Wellex™. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Jean-Marc Fuentes from France, the Wellex is based on two decades of clinical experience with nonfusion devices. "The Wellex is a compressible dynamic extension controller that not only relieves pain but also positively affects the long-term health of the segment," said Dr.
Blood Cell Genes May Signal Heart Disease (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Heart & Vascular Health News [2008.10.08]
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A test that measures the
activity of genes in white blood cells might someday help doctors
determine the proper treatment when someone complains of chest pain,
researchers report.
Researchers Explore Issues Related To Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Source: Blood / Hematology News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of plasma cells that affects approximately 3 in 100,000 people each year. Although there is no cure for this disease, researchers have developed treatments that help relieve pain, control complications, and slow the progress of MM in many patients. Unfortunately, some of the most effective therapies also have toxic side effects that can pose serious health risks and reduce quality of life.
Burst Appendix Or Stomach Flu? Experts Say Doctors And Parents Can Sort Out Symptoms With A Checklist
Source: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]
A young child arrives at the emergency room after several days of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea and is sent home with a diagnosis of viral gastritis and treatment for the symptoms. The child seems better for a while, only to return to the ER with worse symptoms and a ruptured appendix, a life-threatening complication of appendicitis.
Structure Of Important Neurological Receptor Defined By Scripps Research Scientists
Source: Huntingtons Disease News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]
Findings establish a platform to understand G protein-coupled receptors; may help in development of new class of Parkinson's treatments Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have determined the structure of an adenosine receptor that plays a critical role in a number of important physiological processes including pain, breathing, and heart function.
The Perils Of Pre-Existing Conditions And The Struggle Of 29-Year-Old Critical Care Nurse
Source: Nursing / Midwifery News From Medical News Today [2008.10.07]
"Due to the high stress I have experienced as a registered nurse in a critical-care environment, and sometimes the requirement to work odd shifts, I developed a condition called irritable bowel syndrome with abdominal pain and constipation," said Tina Marino from Phoenix, Arizona. "As a result of my diagnosis, I am unable to secure individual health insurance coverage." "Overall, I am pretty healthy; I don't smoke, and have never been hospitalized.
Israeli Device Could Replace Anticoagulants In Surgery - Non-invasive Mobile Compression System That Helps Keep The Blood Circulating In The Limbs
Source: Blood / Hematology News From Medical News Today [2008.10.06]
Surgeons are always concerned about the hazard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in their patients. In the wake of surgery, blood clots can form deep in the body, leading to pain and swelling, or - if the clot starts to move - even death. While patients routinely receive anticoagulants to prevent clots from forming, these drugs have a significant drawback - they increase the risk of bleeding complications. Now, an Israeli company may have the answer.
Major Study Of Opiate Use In Children's Hospitals Provides Simple Steps To Alleviate Harm
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.06]
Hospitalized kids with painful ailments from broken bones to cancer are often dosed with strong, painkilling drugs known as opiates. The medications block pain, but they can have nasty side effects. Constipation, for instance, is one side effect that can cause discomfort - and even extend a child's hospital stay.
New Study In Journal Of Palliative Medicine Finds Palliative Care Access Varies Widely In The US
Source: Caregivers / Homecare News From Medical News Today [2008.10.03]
There has been rapid growth of new, innovative palliative care consultation services in the nation's hospitals. More than half of the 50-bed or larger hospitals in the U.S. offer palliative care services to ease pain and suffering for seriously ill patients and their families. However, the availability of these services varies widely across geographic regions, according to a study published in the October 2008 issue of the peer-reviewed, Journal of Palliative Medicine.
Ten Percent Screened In European Phase III Study Of Diamyd® Diabetes Vaccine
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today [2008.10.03]
Ten percent of the children participating in the European phase III study have been screened and about a dozen have received their first injection. "The studies are progressing as planned and we expect to keep on schedule," says Erika Hillborg, Director of clinical trials at Diamyd Medical. "The Swedish part of the study began right before summer and we are just starting in Holland, England, Germany, France, Finland, Slovenia, Italy, and Spain.
New Fact Sheet On Breast Cancer And Molecular Imaging Released By SNM
Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today [2008.10.03]
Coinciding with the observance of Nuclear Medicine Week (October 5 to 11) and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), SNM has released a new fact sheet highlighting recent developments in molecular imaging technologies that are dramatically improving the ways in which breast cancer is diagnosed and treated. Molecular imaging is a highly effective, safe and painless imaging tool for diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
Drainage Device May Offer Catheter-Free Prostatectomy Option
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology [2008.10.03]
NEW YORK (MedPage Today) -- Patients undergoing robotic radical prostatectomy had virtually none of the pain associated with a conventional urethral catheter when surgeons used an investigational bladder drain, a small pilot study showed.
Genes pinpoint people at risk for gout: study (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2008.10.03]
Reuters - Scientists have pinpointed three genes related to the high blood levels of uric acid that cause gout in a step that could help identify people at special risk for this common and painful type of arthritis.
Discovery Of New Genes Linked To Gout
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2008.10.02]
Researchers have identified two new genes - and confirmed the role of a third gene - associated with increased risk of higher levels of uric acid in the blood, which can lead to gout, a common, painful form of arthritis. Combined, the three genetic variations were associated with up to a 40-fold increased risk in developing gout.
Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis
Patients (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2008.10.02]
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Resistance training improves
muscle strength and physical functioning while decreasing pain in many
people with knee osteoarthritis, a new report says.
Columbia Laboratories Reports Results From Phase II Clinical Trial Of Vaginally-administered Lidocaine For Dysmenorrhea
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.01]
Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) today announced results from its Phase II study of vaginally-administered lidocaine, which the Company is investigating for the prevention and treatment of dysmenorrhea. No treatment currently exists to prevent dysmenorrhea. Seventy women with a history of moderate-to-severe dysmenorrhea participated in this first documented attempt to show prevention of uterine cramping and pain.
Primary Care Doctors Play Key Role In Fibromyalgia Diagnosis And Management
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.10.01]
Primary care physicians are at the forefront of fibromyalgia management, and deservedly so, a pain management expert said at a Meet-the-Experts Program entitled "Case Studies in Fibromyalgia: Connecting the Dots from Diagnosis to Pain Management" held in conjunction with PAINWeek 2008. "That's just as it should be," moderator Kevin L. Zacharoff, MD, an anesthesiologist and pain management consultant in Setauket, New York, noted.
Three Genes Raise Gout Risk (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2008.10.01]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 30(HealthDay News) -- Three genes may raise risks for
painful gout by up to 40 times, researchers report.
It's Your Doctor Calling: Fibromyalgia Sufferers Sought For Motivational Study
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.30]
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine seek 200 people with fibromyalgia to determine if motivational reminder telephone calls can prompt patients to exercise more regularly. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes pain in joints and muscles in about 5 percent of the population. Although not life-threatening, fibromyalgia can have a debilitating effect on a person's quality of life by causing body aches, headaches, stiffness and disrupted sleep.
Trouble With Your Ears? You're Not Alone, And Help Is At Hand From Leading National Charity. UK
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today [2008.09.29]
Help is at hand for the many thousands each year who suffer painful and debilitating ear complaints, many of which are avoidable with better ear hygiene and prompt medical attention, according to Deafness Research UK who have recently published a handy leaflet called 'Trouble With Your Ears?'
Exploring The Roles Of The Pituitary Gland And Sympathetic Nervous System In The Inflammatory Process
Source: Endocrinology News From Medical News Today [2008.09.29]
University of Iowa researchers are ready to find the causes of interstitial cystitis, thanks to a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. The grant is the largest ever received by the University of Iowa Department of Urology. Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder condition that causes excessively frequent urination and associated pain. An estimated 1.
Glucosamine and chondroitin don't slow arthritis (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Arthritis News [2008.09.29]
Reuters - Two hugely popular supplements used to fight arthritis and joint pain, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, do not seem to work any better than placebo to slow the loss of knee cartilage in osteoarthritis, researchers reported on Monday.
Snoring, Sleep Apnoea And Obesity In Teenagers
Source: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today [2008.09.25]
Sleep-related breathing disorders, snoring and sleep apnoea are frequent and well-known disorders in children and adults. However, they have been poorly studied in teenagers so far. Angeles Sánchez-Armengol (Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville, Spain) and colleagues have previously reported sleep-related breathing disorders in 267 teenagers (aged 11-19 years) between 1997 and 2000.
The Effect On Muscle Repair And Regeneration Of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Source: Statins News From Medical News Today [2008.09.25]
Statins are powerful drugs that reduce "bad" cholesterol and thus cut the risk of a heart attack. While these medications offer tremendous benefits to millions, they can carry side effects for some. The most frequently reported consequence is fatigue, and about nine percent of patients report statin-related pain. Both can be exacerbated when statin doses are increased, or physical activity is added. The results of a new study may offer another note of caution for high-dose statin patients.
Phosphagenics Announces Initiation Of Phase 1 Clinical Trial In Humans For Its Transdermal Lidocaine
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.24]
Phosphagenics Limited ("Phosphagenics") (ASX: POH; AIM: PSG; OTCQX: PPGNY) announced that it has initiated a phase 1 human clinical trial using its patented drug delivery system, TPM, for the targeted delivery of a leading pain relief drug, lidocaine.
Out Of Joint
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2008.09.22]
As America's Baby Boomers jog into the 21st century, joint pain from the most common form of arthritis continues to be a number one disabler. Until now, there has been no way to diagnose the disease until it reaches an advanced stage, after both irreversible joint damage and severe symptoms have already set in. A new diagnostic technique from Tel Aviv University and New York University may keep Baby Boomers running through their golden years.
More Attention Needed On ADHD In School - Over 80% Of The Teachers Surveyed Want More ADHD Training, UK
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today [2008.09.19]
A new survey has revealed that over half of UK teachers have not had any training about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [1] With millions of UK children back to school this month, this finding paints a distressing picture for the estimated 5% of school age children in the UK who have ADHD.[2] These results are also particularly concerning as teachers are the most commonly used source of help in the UK for 70% of parents of children with ADHD.
Link Between Paracetamol Use And Asthma In European Adults Confirmed In GA²LEN Study
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today [2008.09.17]
Adults who take paracetamol weekly were nearly three times more likely to have asthma than those taking paracetamol less often, according to a study organised by GA²LEN, the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network. Use of other painkillers was not significantly related to asthma. In the GA²LEN-SARI study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, researchers across Europe compared the frequency of analgesic use in over 500 adults with asthma and over 500 controls.
Migraine Linked To Blood Clots In Veins
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.09.17]
People with migraines may also be more likely to develop blood clots in their veins, according to a study published in the September 16, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In the condition, called venous thrombosis or thromboembolism, blood clots form in a vein, which can limit blood flow and cause swelling and pain. Those clots can then dislodge from the vein and travel to the heart and the lungs, which can be fatal.
Chinese armchairs linked to French eczema outbreak (AFP)
Source: Y! Health Skin Conditions News [2008.09.17]
AFP - A French retailer said Wednesday it has withdrawn a range of Chinese-made armchairs and sofas from sale after hundreds of buyers complained of developing a painful eczema rash.
Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Alternative Medicine News [2008.09.16]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) -- For people coping with advanced
cancer, massage therapy may offer some relief from pain and depressed
mood, according to a new study.
Oral CGRP Receptor Antagonist Showed Statistically Significant Improvement In Migraine Relief Versus Placebo
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.09.08]
Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited announced that in a Phase III clinical trial telcagepant (formerly known as MK-0974) - an investigational oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist - significantly relieved moderate-to-severe migraine attacks, including migraine pain and migraine-associated symptoms, compared to placebo. In addition, the overall rates of adverse events in this trial were similar for telcagepant and placebo.
Third Clinical Trial Shows Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today [2008.09.05]
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is on the rise. A new study published in the August journal of Phytotherapy Research, reveals Pycnogenol, bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduced overall knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms by 20.9 percent and lowered pain by 40.3 percent. To date, this is the third clinical trial on osteoarthritis treatment with Pycnogenol.
New Data Highlight Benefit Of SEROQUEL Monotherapy For Long-Term Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
Source: Bipolar News From Medical News Today [2008.09.03]
Results presented at the 21st European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) congress in Barcelona, Spain have demonstrated the efficacy of SEROQUEL® (quetiapine fumarate) monotherapy for maintenance treatment in patients with bipolar disorder.
Medical Management And Surgical Management Of Peyronie's Disease
Source: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News From Medical News Today [2008.08.10]
UroToday.com Peyronie's disease is a scarring phenomenon affecting the tunica albuginea of the penis. Scar tissue forms "plaques" that can result in pain with erection, penile deviation, penile shortening, indentation, and/or erectile dysfunction. It is associated with difficulty with sexual intercourse and as such it is associated with loss of self-esteem and depression on the part of the patient and often on the part of the patient's partner.
MAP Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Trial In Patients With Migraine
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.07.15]
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAPP) announced it has initiated its Phase 3 clinical program to evaluate MAP0004 as a potential treatment for migraine. MAP0004 is orally inhaled and self-administered at home using MAP Pharmaceuticals' proprietary Tempo(R) inhaler. In the company's prior Phase 2 efficacy study, MAP0004 provided pain relief in as fast as 10 minutes, with relief sustained through at least 24 hours.
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.
Migraine Mutations Reveal Clues To Biological Basis Of Disorder
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2008.07.01]
Fifteen percent to 20 percent of people worldwide suffer from migraines excruciating headaches often presaged by dramatic sensations, or "auras." By studying a rare, inherited form of migraine, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have found clues to the biological basis of the painful, debilitating disorder. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Alfred George Jr., M.D.
Pipex Pharmaceuticals' Oral Flupirtine Opens IND With FDA For Phase II Clinical Trial For Fibromyalgia
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.03.11]
Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: PP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative late-stage drug candidates for the treatment of neurologic and fibrotic diseases, today announced that the United States FDA has accepted a Pipex-supported, investigator-initiated, Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to conduct a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial of oral flupirtine for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a rheumatic pain disease.
Gout Risk Linked To Genes
Source: Gout News From Medical News Today [2008.03.10]
A study led by a team of scientists in Scotland suggests that genes may play a part in increasing one's risk of developing gout, a painful condition that affects the joints. The study is published in the 9 March online issue of Nature Genetics and is the work of researchers based at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, and colleagues from other research centres in the UK and also in Croatia and Germany.
American Urological Association 99th Annual Meeting
Source: Medscape Pharmacotherapy Headlines [2004.06.14]
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
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Which Type of Hernia Repair is Best?
Source: Medscape Surgery Headlines [2004.06.14]
Although somewhat less postoperative pain was reported after laparoscopic repair, severe complications and recurrent hernia were more likely to occur in the laparoscopic group.
Journal Watch
Physician-authored summaries and commentary
from the publishers of the New England Journalof Medicine
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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