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Dr. Laura Schlessinger to Quit Radio Show Following "N-word" Tirade
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a seasoned radio host with over 30 years experience. Her popularity is undeniable; however, she announced yesterday that she will be quitting her talk show, in part due to criticism from a racially charged conversation she had with a caller.
Chronic Inflammatory Pain Trigger Molecule Uncovered
August 18th 2010Researchers have discovered that the genes involved in chronic pain are regulated by molecules inside small RNAs. The discovery could lead to the development of a brand new class of drugs to treat chronic pain caused by inflammatory conditions.
Diagnosing Pain May Exclude Some Patients
August 18th 2010Findings presented at the American Sociological Association's annual meeting, show that patients whose pain cannot be localized or pointed out on a scan or test often times are challenged with the task of defending the legitimacy of their condition.
Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis not so Effective After All
August 18th 2010According to researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee do not experience any more benefit with tradition Chinese acupuncture (TCA) than those receiving sham acupuncture (placebo).
Scientists Discover Gene that Aids in Pain Sensation
August 18th 2010For patients feeling unbearable or chronic pain, the answer could lie in their genes, according to research from the University if Florida. In investigating a case of an infant that had congenital insensitivity to pain, the researchers identified two genetic mutations that affect the degree to how strongly pain signals are sent to the brain.