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According to a study conducted by the RAND Corporation, there is a current shortage of 3,800 anesthesiologists and 1,282 nurse anesthetists.

A study featured in Anesthesia & Analgesia demonstrated that a multipurpose surgical robot could be adapted for simulated nerve block placement.

After 21 days of living trapped in a Chilean mine, family members of the miners were able to get a visual of their loved ones as the first video of the men and their living conditions reached the surface today.

One of the great lists released each year is Time's 50 Best Websites. No matter what your interests are, you are guaranteed to find at least a couple gems each year. As we take a look at this year's list, we turn our attention toward the top picks for Health & Fitness, and throw out a couple HCPLive nominees that we think should have made the list.

"Tip Sheet on Prescribing for Controlled Substances in Long Term Care," is the result of collaboration between the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), AMDA-Dedicated to Long Term Care Medicine, The American Medical Association (AMA), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), and offers members tips and advice in an effort to avoid prescription drug misuse and abuse.

Two studies show a link between migraine with aura and risk of heart disease and stroke.

PainEdu.org has recently posted a summary of all the key events since the inception of REMS on their site.

Subcutaneous methylnaltrexone does not affect pain intensity or analgesic use in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain and opioid-induced constipation, according to findings from a study presented at the American Pain Society's annual conference.

Long-term cardiac outcomes of orthopedic surgery patients are greatly associated with the quality of immediate postoperative care, according to a study published in the journal Anesthesiology.

Court playing tennis athletes are reporting conditions like plantar fasciitis and neuroma in larger numbers, according to an article reported in USA Today.

Receiving physiotherapy after surgery can produce reductions in pain by 50% in just a few months, according to a thesis presented at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

For the first time, a study featured in The Journal of Pain examines the associations between pain quality and changes in patient functioning and quality of life, using carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers as study participants.

Research shows that frequent consumption of beer is associated with increased risk of psoriasis in women.

Gulf War soldiers returning home are reporting chronic musculoskeletal pain similar to fibromyalgia and a study in the Journal of Pain reveals that acute exercise can exacerbate the pain, but long-term exercise can reduce it.

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly obsessed with social media. And while social media does allow users to make connections and share experiences in ways that simply were not possible 20, 15, and even 10 years ago, the harsh reality is that social media involvement can become an addiction.

A novel method of treating pain by using stem cells was halted by the FDA recently, as reported by The Denver Post.

The growing number of athletic injuries at younger ages is cause for concern, according to researchers at the University if Michigan Health System.

Physicians may soon be able to add Cymbalta to their arsenal in treating some chronic pain conditions, thanks to an FDA advisory panel vote to allow drug maker Eli Lilly to market the antidepressant as a treatment for low back pain.

The BP oil spill has been in the news for so long that many people have become numb to the reports coming out of the Gulf Coast. But health advisers have begun to turn their attention to the impact that the spill will have on those who have been close to the devastated region.

Fibromyalgia sufferers may be able to alleviate joint pains and other symptoms by practicing Tai Chi, according to a study by researchers of Tufts University School of Medicine.

Today, it's all about sexting, COPPA, and children's online privacy. Who knows what issues we'll have to face tomorrow?

Do unresolved issues surrounding performance, reliability, and security make data-intensive applications like EHRs poor candidates for the cloud?

We searched the Internet for billing and reimbursement resources so you don't have to.

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.

We searched the Internet for medical school, college payment, and education financing resources so you don't have to.

Is your practice losing thousands of dollars each month by being too cautious with coding and billing?

With possible tax increases looming, what can physicians do to safeguard their hard-earned income?

Findings 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.

According 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).