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Pain Management

Fibromyalgia Patients Helping Doctors Understand their Symptoms
By using hand-held PDA devices, fibromyalgia patients and their doctors receive further insight into pain and the complex disease.
Retired NFL Players Misuse Pain Drugs more than General Public
A Washington University study reveals 7% of retired NFL players are using opioids for pain relief.
Prescription Drug Errors Uncovered
A study on prescription medication errors reveals common mistakes and error rates. Pediatric medication errors were among the highest.
Fostamatinib Most Effective on Patients with High CRP Levels
A three-month study reveals Fostamatinib is most-effective with specific subset of rheumatoid arthritis patients, but not others.
Ibuprofen Injection Helps Reduce Morphine Use and Pain
A phase III study demonstrated Caldolor (ibuprofen) injection is safe and effective in treating post-operative pain.
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (t-VNS) may help lower mechanical pain perception and increase the pressure pain threshold.
Headaches, Migraines, and Cognitive Function
Though significant and repetitive headaches are associated with small brain lesions, do they increase risk of cognitive decline.
Shifting Attitudes toward Assisted Suicide
An online survey by Harris/BBC World News reveals a majority of Americans are in favor of the controversial choice.
Flat Foot May be Associated with Knee Pain and Arthritis
Could your knee pain be related to flat feet?
New Pain Clinic Rules in Florida Gain Support
Pain clinic regulations applauded by The Florida Society of Pain Management Providers.
Healthcare Workers Impact Terminal Patients' Last Days
Healthcare workers can most directly affect the quality of life of terminal patients.
Speed up Abdominal Pain Relief with CT Scans
The use of CT scanning to evaluate abdominal pain in emergency departments can help physicians arrive at a diagnosis quickly and decisively.
From the Literature: Chronic Pain
Read about some of the latest research studies on chronic pain.
From the Literature: Fibromyalgia
Read about some of the latest research studies on fibromyalgia.
When to Repair or Replace Knee Joints
Dr. Steven Haddad discusses the main differences between ankle anthropasty and ankle fusion surgery.
Anesthesia Affects the Mind's Perception of the Body
Researchers demonstrated that anaesthetizing an arm affects brain activity and rapidly impairs body perception.
Repairing Joints with Cartilage from the Dead
Middle age patients suffering from arthritis might be better treated by a procedure that uses cadaver cartilage.
Cancer Pain Sticks Around After Cancer
A study demonstrated 20% of cancer survivors at least two years post diagnosis have current cancer-related chronic pain.
FDA Sets Limits on Acetaminophen
The FDA asks manufacturers of products containing acetaminophen to limit the amount to no more than 325 mg in each tablet or capsule.
Using Decision Support to Curb Unnecessary Imaging
A study looks at whether decision support tools can help save money by cutting back on excessive use of imaging for conditions like migraine and back pain.
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