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Researchers from the University of California San Diego, University of Washington and Veterans' Affairs San Diego Healthcare System evaluated the influence of family history and psychological factors on the relationship between obesity and chronic pain. The team used data from large community-based samples of twins.

The ORACAL trial of Tarsa Therapeutics, Inc.'s oral calcitonin product has completed patient enrollment in a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial. The product is for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Additionally, the trial completed two separate safety reviews of patient data by an independent data monitoring committee and is set to proceed as planned.

New research shows abnormal brain activity in migraineurs to be more widespread than thought.

Findings from one of the longest and largest studies on biologic knee joint repair were release by The Stone Research Foundation and published in the July issue of The British Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

A phase 2b double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, involving topical gel candidate ARC-4558 for adults with painful diabetic neuropathy produced effective results in relieving the pain.

Experts at Methodist Center for Sports Medicine say protecting your knees while you're young may help in preventing issues from forming as you age.

The Biomerix Ventral Hernia Repair Mesh, which is the latest addition to Biomerix Corporation's soft tissue repair devices, has received FDA clearance to be marketed.

Obama announced the news today at Oriole Park, home of the Baltimore Orioles, and will throw an opening pitch tonight to emphasize the initiative.

Last Wednesday, the White House announced new regulations that will require all health insurance plans to provide certain preventive services at no cost to patients.

Two more clinical trials for Pfizer drug Tanezumab, a biological agent, studied for its effects on preventing inflammationoand pain in Osteoarthritis and other pain conditions have been halted due to concerns from the FDA.

Physicians may have a new low-cost, in-office, tool to help identify athletes at increased risk for ACL injuries, according to study results presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting.

Recent research on the powerful analgesic N60 has revealed the drug is effective in treating pain without the side effects of tolerance and addiction, according to scientists at Columbia University Medical Center.

The new drink, Four Loko, is apparently the equivalent of eight cups of coffee and three beers.

The future of drug testing may come to include the use of nanoscopic beads that can match a drug to a disease marker and uncover viable treatments, if the results of a study published in the Journal of Molecular Recognition are taken into consideration.

Dr. Pullen examines the laws that exist in 48 states that prevent individuals from being persecuted for stopping to help at the scene of an accident.

A government study released July 15 reveals a 400% increase in substance abuse admissions for patients misusing or abusing prescription pain drugs.

This study aims to determine if coping skills training can help pain and disability in adolescents with fibromyalgia.

The researchers evaluated the practice of self-regulating in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Recent research on enhancing nerve generation in the peripheral nervous system may pave the way for developing new treatments.

Blogger Paul Roemer says meaningful use, if used as a way to obtain incentive money, is at best meaningless, and at worst, can disrupt your business.

A study shows that although physicians agree they have an obligation to report impaired or incompetent colleagues, nearly one in three would decline to do so.

Reaction to the final ruling on "meaningful use" within the healthcare community was quick and varied.

The objective of this activity is to "improve diagnostic skills related to fibromyalgia and other forms of chronic pain" and "evaluate and address comorbidities in patients with fibromyalgia."

Six months later, living conditions for thousands of Haitians remain dire.

Send your patients here to check out tutorials on Fibromyalgia. Visitors can choose from an interactive tutorial, a self-playing tutorial, or read the information through a text summary.

The final rule on the definition and requirements for demonstrating meaningful use of EHRs to qualify for federal incentives has been issued, and for doctors, it means more flexibility.

The increasing number of health-related smartphone apps has health professionals growing more concerned about the quality of the information provided.

The patient-centered medical home has been proposed as a solution to the challenges facing primary care, but there are several concerns over whether this approach is feasible.

On July 22-23 The FDA will convene a joint meeting of the Anesthetic & Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety & Risk Management Advisory committee to discuss its proposal for class-wide Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies for long-acting opioids, according to a memo released earlier this month.

Increasing use of EHRs and other digital technologies could lead to higher case loads for primary care physicians and specialists, and less time spent with sales reps, according to a new survey.