Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Watch as Donna Weaver, RN, a nurse educator, discuss immunization schedules, general recommendations, and vaccine safety.
Spinal Decompression, a Solution for Some
Procedures such as spinal decompression serve as one alternative option to back pain surgery.
Smart Chip Designed to Relieve Pain
A smart chip that can measure and stop pain signals from travelling to the brain may be used soon in human trials.
Wii-like Technology Helps Chronic Pain
Medtronic's RestoreSensor uses an accelerometer to direct a neurostimulator to neutralize pain signals in the brain.
Breakthroughs in Imaging Neurovascular Diseases
Video looks at new technical image acquisition and image processing concepts that may apply to multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke.
Implant Surgery Completed in Degenerative-Disc Disease Trial
An implant designed to provide natural motion in a problem disc is being tested by the FDA.
Starfish Is the Star of New Inflammatory Research
The slimy goo that covers spiny starfish is being studied as a possible cure for conditions like asthma, hay fever, and arthritis.
University of Maryland Medical Center: Schizophrenia
Dr. Anthony Lehman, chief of psychiatry, University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses schizophrenia symptoms, treatment, and more.
The Butterfly Children: Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa
Video diary depicting life with epidermolysis bullosa, a painful and potentially lethal blistering skin condition that affects thousands of children.
School Can be a Pain in the Neck
In this video, Dr. Randolph Cohen offers tips on how children (and adults) should properly wear backpacks to avoid neck and back pain.
Targeted Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Cancer
Video demonstration from a University College London postdoc fellow on the use of laser treatment for skin tumors that does not scar or damage the skin.
Fibromyalgia Webinar Answers Question: Is it Fibro?
The American Pain Foundation's webinar series "Maybe it's Fibro?" completed its fourth installments.
Thorazine: The Drug That Redefined Psychiatry
See how the introduction of thorazine to the market changed the face of psychiatry practice.
Arthritis Patients Improve Well-being with Tai Chi
Tai Chi helps arthritis patients achieve better balance, reach, decreases fatigue, and improves overall quality of life.
Drug-Seeking Behavior on the Rise
A CDC report claims ER visits that involved the non-medical use of narcotic pain medications more than doubled in the US between 2004 and 2008.
Tips on Managing Arthritis Pain
Dr. Tom Vangsness offers five tips for arthritis patients.
Targeted Therapy for Bone Metastases
Peter Goodwin speaks to Professor Robert Coleman about targeted therapy for bone metastases.
Common Causes of Hip Pain - Everything You Need To Know [Video]
This video discusses a variety of hip pain conditions and treatments.
Aspirin Through an IV for Migraine Relief
Do you have patients suffering from debilitating migraines? A recent study suggests injecting high-dose aspirin may help.
Spinal Pain Genetic Test Video
This video highlights the use of the ScoliScore Test, the first genetic test for scoliosis.
Syk Inhibitor Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis in Trial
Syk Inhibitor R788 proven effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
Fighting the Flu: What You Need to Know about Seasonal Influenza
This video explains the advantages and limitations of rapid testing for influenza in the point-of-care setting.
Epidemiology and Prevention of Influenza and Rotavirus
This video describes the groups at highest risk for influenza and rotavirus.
Flu Shots for Kids: 2010-2011 Recommendations
This video discusses a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics on recommendations for influenza prevention in children for 2010-2011.
Barriers and Solutions to Increasing Immunization Rates in Adolescents
Adolescent office visits are the perfect opportunity to educate both parents and children about the importance of immunizations, says David W. Kaplan, MD, MPH.
Probiotic Mix has Benefits in Relapsing Ulcerative Colitis
Adding a high-potency probiotic mix may improve the clinical picture of patients with ulcerative colitis on immunosuppresive therapy.
Antibiotic Combo Promotes remission of Active Ulcerative Colitis
Adding a 2-week course of triple antibiotic therapy to existing medications helps induce and maintain remission of ulcerative colitis.
New Ankle Implant Enables Natural Movement
The INBONE Total Ankle System implant is a treatment for ankle arthritis that can provide pain relief to some longtime ankle arthritis sufferers.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 300,000 children in the country. This video provides an overview.
Risks of Opioid Use by Elderly Arthritic Patients Outweigh Benefits
Opioid analgesics should not be used in elderly patients with osteoarthritis even if their pain is severe, because the associated risks are so great.