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The results of a new Cochrane Systematic Review show that topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treat short-term pain more effectively and have fewer side effects.

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago report that senescence, a process previously thought to only occur in cells that suffer DNA damage, also occurs at wound sites, and plays an important role in the formation of scar tissue.

Patients suffering with back and neck problems return to work at different rates based on personal factors, according to thesis by a researcher at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

A cystic fibrosis patient died after receiving lungs from a smoker.

Researchers studying a rare inherited pain disorder have identified a mutation that enhances the function of a specific ion channel as the cause. The results of the study were published in the June edition of the journal Neuron.

Using the Internet during patient visits can be a very useful tool, according to Dr. Pullen. Here, he describes some of his favorite websites to use while seeing patients.

The FDA is considering a series of proposals that would provide physicians and consumers with more detailed information about drugs that are in the development stages and still pending approval.

Taking certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risks of dying from heart-related causes, according to a study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Dr. Pullen's latest blog entry discusses this frequently asked office question, how it can have several different meanings, and how the answer may change, depending on what the question is really asking.

We spoke to Jay Parkinson, MD, recently to catch up on Hello Health, learn what new ventures he's involved in, and discuss his ideas on how to effectively improve the healthcare system.

Alcohol consumption and smoking are strongly associated with migraine and tension-type headaches in adolescents, according to a study published in Headache.

Dr. Pullen recounts one memorable cross-country flight when he was called on to assist not one, but two patients: a woman who was having an episode of angina and another who was having difficulty breathing due to emphysema.

For runners suffering with knee pain, a twice weekly hip strengthening regimen may prove effective at reducing, or eliminating, patellofemoral pain (PFP).

Dr. Gwenn examines the impact of the Internet on teenagers' understanding of health issues pertinent to them and how a teenager's use of the Internet for information differs from a physician's.

The recent announcement that Revolution Health was discontinuing its PHR service should not have surprise anybody who has been paying attention to this market. Patients have been apathetic at best to this technology, and physicians have wisely steered clear out of concerns over time, reimbursement, and liability issues.

Big risks do not always produce big rewards, a fact that physicians and other high-risk business owners should always keep in mind when making financial decisions.

With a physician shortage looming and patients seeking more access to caregivers and a higher level of service, is a hybrid concierge model the answer?

Cigarette manufacturers will soon have to replace words like "light," "mild," and "medium" with colors to reflect the type of cigarette that the box contains.

The drug methylnaltrexone can speed up the rate of bowel movements in patients suffering from non-malignant opioid-induced constipation. Results from a study presented at the American Pain Society's 29th Annual Scientific Meeting indicate that subcutaneous Methylnaltrexone administration can help to alleviate the symptom in some patients.

According to new national guidelines, cancer patients should find ways to exercise weekly both during and after treatment.

Investigators presented new research that reveals a possible genetic basis for why Aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia (AIAA) occurs in breast cancer survivors and shows promise for treating the side effect without interfering with the drug's efficacy.

Codification of the Death with Dignity Act and putting his dog to sleep has Dr. Pullen reflecting on euthanasia, the practice in veterinary medicine, and the pros and cons of the possibility of the practice for humans.

Dr. Pullen's recent cross-country trip prompted him to reflect on an earlier flight in which he was needed to provide care for a fellow passenger.

The five-year study examined a number of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease risk factors in children between 4 and 19 years of age.

Opioid blocker extended-release injectable naltrexone (XR-NTX) reduces the brain's response to cues that may cause alcoholics to relapse, according to research at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital.

Earth Day (April 24) is coming soon. No matter how you feel about Al Gore, melting ice caps, and baby polar bears, going green can be good for your practice. Being green does not require you to hug a tree or eat tofu; it simply means that you are being efficient, saving money, and reducing your business's carbon footprint.

Now that CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology have released meaningful use criteria, physicians have a checklist for selecting the right EHR.

According to Dr. Pullen, although this is a very common problem, many male patients who have never suffered from epididymitis come in concerned about testicular cancer.

New criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia was proposed by the American College of Rheumatology. The criteria were published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.

A new therapy based on the use of mobile devices and virtual reality could help patients with fibromyalgia, according to a team of researchers from the Labpsictec at the Universitat Jaume I of Castellon, the LahHuman Group at the Universidad Politecnica of Valencia, and the University of Valencia.