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Plavix will soon follow Lipitor and go off patent, opening the door for a generic alternative for cardiovascular disease and stroke patients.

Being physically active can help adolescent fibromyalgia patients report lower levels of pain and disability according to the results of a study published in The Journal of Pain.

Final rules are released, with $27 billion available.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration released results from The National Survey on Drug Use and Health for 2010.

Hormone Foundation fact sheets refute adrenal fatigue and Wilsons temperature syndrome, "diseases" that call for treatment with potentially harmful supplements

A survey of physicians reveals that misperceptions regarding the misuse and abuse of opioids are widespread.

A second opinion was a thousand miles away, and if that was the case, the patient needed a third...from the physician cloud.

A diabetes self-management education program delivered by community health workers may lead to improve outcomes, according to a recent study.

A special, patented extract of the roots of turmeric has proven to be effective at relieving pain and increasing flexibility in osteoarthritis patients, according to the results of a new clinical trial.

If you took a look at what was trending on Google this morning, you'd have a seen the peculiar search query.

David Kaplan, Tufts University, explains the work he is conducting in placing brain implants on dissolvable silk.

Ingesting raw or heat-treated ginger daily may help relive muscle pain after strenuous exercise, according to results of a study published in The Journal of Pain.

Research results show that adding albuterol to the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis can help them achieve improved clinical outcomes.

Is Healthcare Blue Book looking out for the interests of patients, or is it just another company trying to grab a piece of the healthcare pie?

A team of researchers uncovered the link between arthritis pain medication Vioxx and heart attacks and strokes.

When MLB pitchers get injured, the elbow and the shoulder present very different recovery rates.

A recent survey found discouraging statistics in regards to the use of telestroke programs.

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.

What policies should hospitals and other facilities enact to educate staff on patient privacy in the age of Facebook and Twitter?

Spanish researchers have found that cannabis use among schizophrenics is associated with greater cognitive function and premorbid adjustment.

Drug for diabetic neuropathic pain receives FDA fast track designation.

Less than three percent of girls in a University of Oklahoma study reported alcohol or tobacco use at early ages, but those girls were likely to notice signs of puberty later than girls who had not reported early use.

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

Direct your patients who are dealing with addiction or substance abuse to these three reliable, up-to-date resources.

Learn about two free, online CME courses that focus on Parkinson's disease diagnosis and management.

A new study sheds light on the brain mechanisms that allow us to make choices.

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.

Patients taking statins for lowering cholesterol may have a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study in PLos Medicine.

The discovery of a protein in mice sheds light on arthritis in humans, according to research published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine.