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The digital world not only brings us the opportunity to connect 24/7 to information, people, and entertainment it also brings its own set of aches and pain.

Drug for diabetic neuropathic pain receives FDA fast track designation.

Lead drug for bone healing and repair indications is slated for clinical development, according to Wintherix, LLC, a privately held biotechnology company.

Designed to give patients and caregivers detailed knowledge on prescription opioid safety, the new website Opioids911-Safety offers a range of information on what opioids are and how they work, as well as tools, tips, frequently asked questions, resources, and more.

Researchers have developed a drug that can stop and reverse diabetic neuropathy in mice.

After a well-informed morning session on day one at mHealth's San Diego conference, the afternoon brought an intensified focus on SMS (otherwise known as text messaging) and how it can be used to benefit the health of patients.

Day 2 at the mHealth conference in San Diego featured some discussion on Meaningful Use, EHRs, mobile applications, and much more.

This podcast reviews the stigma associated with migraines and its severity.

One of the most essential elements of migraine and headache management is trigger identification and management.

Headache specialist Dr. Dara Jamieson speaks with Hannah Storm about bringing relief to migraines and explains how to prevent their reoccurrence.

In this medical video learn how More than 28 million Americans are suffering with migraines.

Although the exact mechanism of migraine is unknown, it is thought to be caused by a genetic abnormality.

Just about the only disappointment on day one mHealth's 2010 conference in San Diego so far has been the weather.

Two new iPhone applications aim to facilitate medical transcription and handling phone calls, activities that still occupy the bulk of time for many physicians.

Transdel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Ketotransdel (TDLP-110) effectively reduced pain intensity, with no serious adverse effects, according the the results of a Phase 3 Study presented at the 13th World Congress on Pain in Montreal, Canada.

Preclinical in vivo results for a P2X3 receptor antagonist demonstrate positive results in preventing and reversing bone cancer pain behavior.

Giving sugar to newborns may not have much effect on relieving pain during initial invasive procedures, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, surgery may significantly improve pain and function, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center researchers.

Providing patients with more realistic expectations about chronic pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA,) may improve the pain experience post-surgery, according to a presentation given at the 2010 European Federation, as reported by Ortho SuperSite.

Location-based social media applications are growing rapidly in popularity and appear to be here to stay. But how can the healthcare industry leverage these application to improve consumers' health?

A sub-lingual film designed to treat opioid dependence was approved for marketing by the FDA.

Some adversity in life helps those with chronic back pain, according to a study in the journal Pain.

New data supports the safety and efficacy of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Incs.'s Caldolor (ibuprofen) Injection.

New research suggests that patients with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality.

Using a specially designed treadmill for dogs and computer algorithms, researchers from Vienna created an experiment to test three exercise regimes for arthritic dogs.

The British Columbia Medical Association and its parent body, the Canadian Medical Association, are lobbying for a Mixed Martial Arts Fighting ban for multiple reasons.

A study of patient's post-surgery reveals that 15% experience more pain and physical and emotional problems a year afterward and 24% have less vitality.

Two new applications, Eye Chart Pro and Ear Trumpet, hint at the promise of mobile medical applications to enhance the traditional instruments used for hearing and vision testing.

Those with four common risk factors have a significantly higher risk of addiction than others, according to a Geisinger study.