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Distraction As Pain Relief
4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:00am
Mental distractions make pain easier to take, and those pain-relieving effects aren't just in your head, according to a report published online in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication...Athlete's High Pain Threshold May Help Pain Management Research
14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 5:00pm
Athletes are often seen to put on a 'brave face and carry on' when they sustain an injury, which supports the theory that they have a higher pain threshold than non-athletes, regardless of inconsistent and sometimes even contradictory evidence from p…Idiopathic Toe Walking And Rotator Cuff Surgery Highlighted In May JAAOS
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Treatments for Idiopathic Toe Walking Based on Child's Age and Severity of Gait Abnormality Most children develop a normal walking pattern, or gait, by age 2. And while some toe walking - where a child primarily walks on the front of the foot or toe…Unexpected Source Of Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Discovered
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:00am
Nearly half of all diabetics suffer from neuropathic pain, an intractable, agonizing and still mysterious companion of the disease. Now Yale researchers have identified an unexpected source of the pain and a potential target to alleviate it...Marijuana Helps Relieve MS Pain
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 4:00am
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that smoking marijuana can help relieve pain, and muscle tightness "spasticity" in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study is published in the Canadian…During An Injection, Look Away If You Want To Avoid Pain
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:00am
Health professionals commonly say, "Don't look and it won't hurt" before administering an injection, but is there any scientific basis for the advice? A group of German investigators has found that, in fact, your past experience with needle pricks, a…Different Mechanisms Of Pain Discovered Which Suggest New Strategies For Drug Development
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 6:00am
Researchers at the University of Leeds have found a previously unknown mechanism through which pain is signalled by nerve cells - a discovery that could explain the current failings in the drug development process for painkillers and which may offer…Some Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis Respond To Smoked Cannabis
4 days ago, 15 May 12, 4:00am
A clinical study of 30 adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has shown that smoked cannabis may be an effective treatment for spasticity - a common and disabling symptom of this neur…New Study Discovers Powerful Function Of Single Protein That Controls Neurotransmission
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 4:00am
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein - alpha 2 delta - exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons...Unsedated Transnasal Endoscopy To Screen For Esophageal Disease Is Safe And Feasible
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:00am
Researchers report that unsedated transnasal endoscopy is a feasible, safe, and well-tolerated method to screen for esophageal disease in a primary care population. This study is the largest reported experience with transnasal endoscopy in the United…
Orchestrating drug management
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 5:40pm
Before starting each office visit, geriatrician Holly M. Holmes, MD, reviews the medications documented in her patients' medical records.Inside the frequent flier club
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 9:40am
If you've ever caught yourself swimming in a pool of self-pity but you're not sure how to climb out, I've got one suggestion for you: Try sitting in the waiting room of a jam-packed pain clinic some time.Waismann Method Medical Director Voices Support for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 3:30am
Medical Director for WAISMANN METHOD rapid opiate detox treatment and pain management specialist, Dr.Yorkville Chiropractor Announces Decompression Therapy as Alternative to Back Surgery
13 days ago, 6 May 12, 12:14pm
Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville announced that the practice has had significant success treating patients using decompression therapy to treat back pain .May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
17 days ago, 2 May 12, 12:50am
What is Fibromyalgia? Why should anyone be aware of an ongoing chronic pain disorder if it doesn't affect them? For the person with Fibromyalgia, they will tell you it's a big deal.April 29th, the week ahead
19 days ago, 29 Apr 12, 10:54pm
Monday: Cannabis activist will be holding a rally in support of Navy Veteran and Cannabis Patient Ken Unger .Mainstream Medicine Joining Integrative Medicine Movement
21 days ago, 28 Apr 12, 10:31am
When the Cleveland Clinic, one of most predominant medical centers in the U.S., opened its Center for Integrative Medicine ,A a few years ago, it signaled a shift of perspective in mainstream medicine.Ex-UIHC committee member faces fine
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 5:21am
A physician who used to lead a University of Iowa medical-ethics committee has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after being accused of prescribing excessive amounts of addictive drugs to patients.Fentanyl patches can be deadly to kids, FDA warns
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 12:07am
Health officials at the U.S. FDA are once again warning about the dangers of misplaced and poorly disposed fentanyl patches, noting it's heard of at least 26 cases in the last 15 years of a child being poisoned after getting their tiny hands onto the…FDA Approvals
25 days ago, 24 Apr 12, 6:06am
A neurostimulation system has received FDA approval for treating chronic pain. Using motion sensor technology, the system automatically adapts stimulation levels to the needs of patients with chronic back and/or leg pain.
Ding, Dong, the Witch Is Dead…
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 7:06pm
Do you often feel as if you are living in the Land of Oz? Disorientation, confusion, misery and a feeling of loss could cause all of us to identify with dear Dorothy. Do you often feel you’ve been hoisted by a cyclone and awakened in a strange land…Identity Theft in a Life With Chronic Pain
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 4:21pm
I don’t need to tell those of you who have been reading this blog for any length of time how much we have lost. What concerns me today is how to keep ourselves from losing any more of life’s vitality, joy, and awareness as the days tick away.20 Gob Stopping Comebacks for Insensitive Nitwits
16 days ago, 3 May 12, 4:57pm
There seems to be an unwritten rule that we run into insensitive nitwits when we do not feel like dealing with them. Isn’t life difficult enough? Put your tongue in your cheek, and join me as we explore the possibilities of smart-ass answers to dul…Does God Weep for Me?
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 3:26pm
I learned long ago there is illness and pain amidst abundant life; each suffers loss and gain.The Sky’s the Limit in a Life With Chronic Pain
30 days ago, 19 Apr 12, 5:20pm
It’s strange how the childhood rhymes stay with us, planted somewhere in the back of our minds. Sometimes, the comments I read bring to mind that poor little chick, Chicken Little. Remember him? “The sky is falling, the sky is falling?”Unhurtful Thoughts: A Preoccupied Brain Produces Pain-Killing Compounds - Scientific American
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:47pm
Thinking of something else is a time-honored method for coping with pain. Indeed, psychologists have demonstrated repeatedly that what you think about can modulate the pain you experience. But what's less clear is how exactly that effect plays…A Judge’s Plea for Pot - NYT
1 day ago, 17 May 12, 10:05pm
Three and a half years ago, on my 62nd birthday, doctors discovered a mass on my pancreas. It turned out to be Stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I was told I would be dead in four to six months. Today I am in that rare coterie of people who have survi…American Pain Foundation to cease operations - APF
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 9:52am
With deep regret and heavy hearts, we sadly inform you that due to irreparable economic circumstances, APF must cease to exist, effective immediately. On May 3, 2012, the Board of Directors formally voted to dissolve the organization.The Board and st…Summit hears calls for new pain strategy - Vancouver Sun
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 2:05pm
Tens of thousands of Canadians are living with unrelenting pain that can be isolating, demoralizing and deadly, a national summit on pain heard Tuesday.Access to pain relief is a fundamental human right, yet waiting times for pain care in Canada gr…About Pain - Canadian Pain Summit 2012
23 days ago, 26 Apr 12, 2:03pm
1 in 5 Canadians suffer from chronic pain daily[1]Children are not spared with 2% of boys and almost 6% of girls between 12 and 17 years of age report chronic pain [2]Pain is a major concern for older adults because of its high prevalence – est…
A Healthy Poke: Demystifying the Science Behind Acupuncture
9 days ago, 10 May 12, 1:20pm
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9 days ago, 10 May 12, 10:36am
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9 days ago, 10 May 12, 2:16am
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9 days ago, 10 May 12, 12:29am
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Inspirational Quote - Release of Pain 5-9-12
10 days ago, 9 May 12, 4:11pm
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Two major reasons to monitor medication use in older patients with chronic pain
22 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:22am
Ameritox, the nation's leader in pain medication monitoring, announced today the presentation of a peer-reviewed scientific poster titled "Patterns of Drug Use in the Older Chronic Pain Population" at the American Pain Society Annual Meeting.For Athletes, Dealing With Pain May Be A Big Gain
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:05pm
Studies comparing how athletes and nonathletes tolerate pain show that physical activity can help people dealing with chronic pain learn to cope with it better, researchers say.New Device Provides Chronic Pain Relief Without Pills
2 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:35pm
A new type of implanted sensor provides relief for chronic pain patients. Get the story.The Illinois Back Institute Helps Patient Beat Debilitating Back Pain
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 2:54pm
CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Chronic pain is terrifying. Sciatica and stenosis are two of the most common causes of persistent, debilitating back pain. Chicago resident Pedro Estrada suffered ...Millennium Laboratories Sponsors Symposium on Managing Risk and Optimizing
3 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:00am
SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The prevalence of chronic pain in the United States continues to be significant with millions of patients impacted, yet under-treatment continues to be a problem. ...
Sarasota Pain Management Now Offering Board Certified Pain Doctor for Handling ... - PR Web (press release)
4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 3:11am
PR Web (press release)Sarasota Pain Management Now Offering Board Certified Pain Doctor for Handling ...PR Web (press release)Sarasota Pain Management has a Board Certified physician accepting new patients at (941) 404-7663. Sarasota Pain Management…
Athletes Can Tolerate More Pain - LiveScience.com
16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 2:45pm
Medical DailyAthletes Can Tolerate More PainLiveScience.comOther research has shown that many who suffer chronic pain can benefit from exercise. "Further research is needed to clarify the exact relationship between physical activity and modifications…Fentanyl Buccal Tablet Consistently Treats Chronic, Persistent Noncancer ... - Monthly Prescribing Reference
16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 2:32pm
Fentanyl Buccal Tablet Consistently Treats Chronic, Persistent Noncancer ...Monthly Prescribing ReferenceHONOLULU, HI—Patients with chronic, noncancer-related pain who received fentanyl buccal tablet had consistent short-term efficacy across clinic…Chronic Pain Due to Mixed Up Brain - LiveScience.com
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:43am
Chronic Pain Due to Mixed Up BrainLiveScience.comby LiveScience Staff Chronic pain could be a malfunction of the brain's body map, new research suggests. Training the brain to disassociate pain from these areas could be a promising approach for treat…Janssen Reports Positive Phase III Data for Chronic Diabetic Peripheral ... - Genetic Engineering News
22 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:24am
Janssen Reports Positive Phase III Data for Chronic Diabetic Peripheral ...Genetic Engineering NewsJanssen Pharmaceuticals reported Phase III results demonstrating the efficacy of Nucynta® ER (extended release tapentadol) in managing pain associated…
One should not neglect chronic pain - Meri News
6 hours ago, 19 May 12, 1:05am
THE INTERNATIONAL Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. There are two kinds of pains - acute and chron…Chronic pain clinics could be shut down - Barrie Examiner
9 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:30pm
Chronic pain clinics in Ontario may be forced to close due to new government fee cuts. Patients will be abandoned and healthcare costs will rise. This is bad news for everyone. Chronic pain in Ontario is a serious problem. It affects 15- 19% of the .…Pregabalin Effective for Chronic Neuropathic Pain Associated with Spinal Cord Injury - Monthly Prescribing Reference
18 hours ago, 18 May 12, 12:33pm
HONOLULU, HI—Pregabalin is an effective treatment for patients who experience below-level neuropathic pain following a spinal cord injury, according to data presented at the American Pain Society's 31 st Annual Scientific Meeting. Diana D. Cardenas…Athletes Can Tolerate More Pain - LiveScience.com
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:50am
Other research has shown that many who suffer chronic pain can benefit from exercise. "Further research is needed to clarify the exact relationship between physical activity and modifications in pain perception, and to identify the involved psycholog…Chronic Pain Due to Mixed Up Brain - LiveScience.com
19 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:36am
Chronic pain could be a malfunction of the brain's body map, new research suggests. Training the brain to disassociate pain from these areas could be a promising approach for treating phantom limb pain and other pain syndromes. Often painful stimuli…
Medical Marijuana for Nerve Pain
, 11 Jul 10, 12:10pm
Well, we found something else medical marijuana can help: chronic nerve pain. This comes from the International Anesthesia Research Society, or IARS. Using a compound similar in makeup to marijuana, they were able to significantly reduce neuropathic…Happy Independence Day!
, 4 Jul 10, 11:37am
Today we celebrate Independence Day. This is a holiday filled with celebrations, gatherings and of course lots of explosives. Having recently had a baby, however, this is a holiday during which my husband and I will be leaving the party early so that…Coping Strategies for Chronic Pain
, 30 Jun 10, 4:45am
I talk about coping strategies for chronic pain pretty often. In fact, I have an entire page devoted to coping strategies for chronic pain shared by readers. And today, I have three new strategies to share....Read Full PostSpotlight on Neuropathy
, 26 Jun 10, 4:28am
What is neuropathy?Neuropathy is one of six main types of chronic pain. It's pretty common, so chances are good that you or someone you know has one of the many different types of neuropathy. Neuropathy is another term for neuropathic pain, a condi…Painkillers and Heart Disease
, 23 Jun 10, 4:49am
Listen up: if you take NSAIDs for day to day aches and pains, you may be increasing your risk of heart disease. According to a recent study, this may be true even if you are healthy and have no history of heart disease....Read Full Post
Pain relief through distraction: It's not all in your head
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:20pm
Mental distractions make pain easier to take, and those pain-relieving effects aren't just in your head, according to a new report.Training the brain could help reduce pain
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:17pm
Training the brain to reduce pain could be a promising approach for treating phantom limb pain and complex regional pain syndrome, according to s neuroscience researcher.Risk Factor Management Helps Prevent Migraine Attacks
2 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:16pm
The latest genetic and biological research shows that migraine is a neurological, not vascular, disorder and both acute and preventive treatments being developed target peripheral and central nervous systems, according to a prominent migraine expert.Unexpected source for diabetic neuropathy pain
3 days ago, 15 May 12, 8:30pm
Nearly half of all diabetics suffer from neuropathic pain, an intractable, agonizing and still mysterious companion of the disease. Now researchers have identified an unexpected source of the pain and a potential target to alleviate it.Different mechanisms of pain revealed
5 days ago, 14 May 12, 3:31pm
Researchers have found a previously unknown mechanism through which pain is signaled by nerve cells -- a discovery that could explain the current failings in the drug development process for painkillers and which may offer opportunities for a new app…
Resolved Question: Is it terrible to want to buy a dog instead of rescuing?
, 11 Oct 11, 2:43pm
..., with nerves or chronic physical issues. I know this isn...be honest I am being selfish. It pained me a great deal for my ...Resolved Question: Atheists, why do you think you have a right to choose when to die?
, 21 Jul 10, 6:24am
...you have to end your own life if you have chronic pain? We do have medicine to end pain. We do have...Resolved Question: JESUS wasn't TORTURED that badly?
, 24 Mar 10, 1:01pm
... far longer. Also, pain medication has only been ...recently. For 1800 years people with chronic very painful conditions, ...Resolved Question: Help?? Husband refuses to intereact with my family. Blames them for auto accident.?
, 23 Dec 09, 1:43pm
..., nerve root compression in my arm, and chronic pain for the rest of my life. My son and I...Resolved Question: Does the right have a problem with facing death?
, 13 Aug 09, 3:22pm
...hospice care, living wills, and chronic pain management are just buzzwords...
