Industry News
Pain Patch Gets Its Pep from Pepper
February 9, 2007
harvests the same molecules found in chili peppers as a way to desensitize nerve endings, will attract the interest of shareholders. Story
OrthoTote™ Creates Shoulder Strap Accessory to Address Women's and Children's Injuries Caused by Carrying Heavy Shoulder Bags
February 7, 2007
Brida Research, Inc. the manufacturer/distributor of the OrthoTote™, the shoulder strap accessory (http://www.orthotote.com), announced today that the OrthoTote™ shoulder strap accessory may provide relief from the orthopedic problems associated with carrying heavy shoulder luggage. Story
Baxter Receives Clearance From U.S. FDA for Ipump Pain Management System 510(k)
February 6, 2007
Baxter Plans to Upgrade Existing Ipump Pain Management Systems and Resume Commercial Sales in Existing and New Geographies. Story
RZN Nutraceuticals Continues Impressive String of Clinical Studies
February 6, 2000
New Placebo-Controlled Trials Show Products Effective Against Arthritis, Migraines Story
Canada's Best-Selling Topical OTC Pain Reliever for Arthritis and Joint Pain - LaKOTA - Now Available For First Time in U.S. Nationwide
February 6, 2007
For the first time in the U.S. starting this week, Canada's best-selling topically applied over-the-counter pain relievers - LaKOTA Topical Pain Relieving Gel - Arthritis Formula - www.lakota-usa.com - will be available to consumers nationwide. Story
Mylan Announces Final FDA Approval for Its 12 Mcg/Hr Fentanyl Transdermal System
January 31, 2007
Mylan Laboratories Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted final approval for Mylan Technologies' Supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application for its 12 mcg/hr Fentanyl Transdermal System. This product is shipping immediately. Story
"Smokable" Pain Drugs Promise Faster Action
January 31, 2006
All self-respecting painkillers these days offer "fast-acting relief," a promise we accept to mean anywhere from 15 minutes to more than an hour. For Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc., which is developing drugs for migraine, pain, panic and agitation, "fast" has to mean "within seconds." Story
TranS1 Announces Major Clinical Milestone in Back Surgery Treatment
January 30, 2007
TranS1, Inc., a medical device company focused on developing minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of lower back pain, announced that 1000 patients have experienced TranS1’s innovative approach to back surgery. Story
Empi Announces FDA Clearance of Select(TM) TENS Device
January 29, 2007
Empi today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance to market the Empi Select(TM) TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device. Story
European Association of Nuclear Medicine Journal Article Reports New Data Regarding Administration of QUADRAMET® with Chemotherapy in Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Patients
January 25, 2007
QUADRAMET represents part of a multi-disciplinary medical approach enabling medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and nuclear medicine physicians to manage pain from metastatic bone disease. Story
New Drug-Free Product for Hand and Foot Pain, Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain, CRPS and RSD
January 24 2007
Reflex Pain Management Ltd is pleased to announce a new folding Mirror Therapy Box; the new low cost, drug-free product for hand and foot pain management and physiotherapy clinics. Story
Zylera Pharmaceuticals Announces Availability of RELAMINE for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Wednesday January 24, 3:58 pm ET
Zylera Pharmaceuticals announced that new RELAMINE(TM) (chondroitin 300mg, glucosamine 400mg and primorine(TM) 425mg) is now available for patients throughout the U.S. RELAMINE helps to reduce joint swelling and control pain while slowing the onset and progression of osteoarthritis. Story
International Medical Journal Reports Success in Easing Fibromyalgia Pain
January 23, 10:00 am ET
A distinguished British medical journal, Clinical Rheumatology, has published an article concerning the remarkable pain-reduction results of Farabloc in studies of patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Story
Leading Radiofrequency Manufacturer Introduces a New Product for Treating Heel Pain
January 19, 2007
NeuroTherm, Inc., a global leader in radiofrequency generators for chronic pain management, announces the introduction of an RF product specifically for the podiatric market: The PodiaTherm RF Generator, designed to treat chronic heel pain, which often is associated with plantar fasciitis. Story
FDA Accepts Labopharm's Response to Approvable Letter for Once-Daily Tramadol as Complete
January 16, 2007
Labopharm Inc.today announced that its response to matters raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the approvable letter for Labopharm's once-daily formulation of tramadol has been accepted for review by the FDA as complete. Story
digiMedical Solutions, Inc.(TM) Successfully Launches digiRxStream(TM) to Provide Schedule II Controlled Substance Drug Prescription Handling for Physician Offices
January 9, 2007
digiMedical Solutions, Inc. today announced the successful launch of digiRxStream(TM), a state-of-the-art prescription workflow system designed for physicians that provides streamlined, accurately monitored prescription handling and Schedule II drug research and charting. Story
UVic startup receives FDA clearance
A new medical device created by a UVic spin-off company—which enhances the ability of physicians to measure, monitor and track patients’ pain—has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale in that country. Story
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