Pain

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

Dr. Jay explains the role of the autonomic nervous system in chronic non-cancer pain.

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.

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.

Researchers have discovered that the genes involved in chronic pain are regulated by molecules inside small RNAs. The discovery could lead to the development of a brand new class of drugs to treat chronic pain caused by inflammatory conditions.

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.

Aaron Greenspan, MD created the only in-theater gastroenterology service in Afghanistan, but had to fight through red tape for 17 months to get there.

An article published in Newsweek caused quite a stir with pain management professionals and organizations like the American Pain Foundation.

For patients feeling unbearable or chronic pain, the answer could lie in their genes, according to research from the University if Florida. In investigating a case of an infant that had congenital insensitivity to pain, the researchers identified two genetic mutations that affect the degree to how strongly pain signals are sent to the brain.

The information leaflets that patients receive at pharmacies along with their prescriptions differ significantly in content, and can be difficult for people to read and understand, according to a new study.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the FDA is seeking advice from a panel of medical experts on whether the antidepressant Cymbalta should be used as a treatment for chronic pain.

Research highlighted at the American Psychological Association suggests that women experience chronic pain longer and more intensely than men.

Emotional and physical pain may be inter-related, according to a study by researchers at the University of Florida focusing on acetaminophen and social pain.

Massachusetts has recently expanded its prescription drug monitoring system, according to an article in The Boston Globe published August 12.

Computer applications in the Clinical Documentation Improvement field are poised to make a transformative leap.

Working on a laptop, while convenient, may come with its sets of aches and pains, but researchers at the University of North Carolina have released some tips on how to combat some of the effects.

Less than 1 in 10 utilize this option for contacting their healthcare providers.

QRxPharma's formulation of MoxDuo IV produced positive results in its Phase 2 comparative proof-of-concept study, according to the company.

Scientists at the University of Jena and surgeons at the Jena University Hospital have modified conventional hand prostheses to reduce phantom pain after underarm amputation.

According to a recent Harris Poll, the number of people who use the Internet to look for information on health topics is continuing to increase.

The future of treating chronic pain may involve testing for a newly uncovered gene that was found to play a role in humans by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

CMS published its annual regulatory update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including rules implementing key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

On July 2, 2010, CMS released the proposed changes to the Medicare Outpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System for 2011.

Interim final rules clarify the scope of internal claims and appeals procedures and external review processes under PPACA.

Should physicians use social media to monitor patients' discussions about health and lifestyle for information that might affect treatment outcomes?

The enzyme prostatic acid phosphates (PAP), discovered by researchers at the University of North Carolina, blocks pain in animal models, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

Is codeine treatment helpful in combination with other pain relief products? That's what researchers from the Drug Health Service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney set out to find out in a review published in the Australian Prescriber.

A study reveals evidence that fibromyalgia patients have greater connectivity between multiple brain networks and the insular cortex, which affects the sensation of pain.

Treating osteoarthritis patients with pain may include more than just assessing the pain, but assessing their mental health as well, according to a new study by researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine.