News From Industry Sources
NeuroDigm’s model reveals the reversal of chronic pain
February 04, 2008
NeuroDigm Co. has confirmed that a recombinant human erythropoietin, epoetin alfa, can reverse neural changes that cause chronic pain behavior. Using their Biogenic Model of Chronic Pain™, epoetin alpha was applied once locally in micro doses to the affected nerves resulting in the reversal of pain behaviors permanently. Story
The first and only anti-inflammatory pain relief patch in the U.S. - FLECTOR Patch - now available
January 22, 2008
Alpharma Inc. announced today the availability of FLECTOR(R) Patch (diclofenac epolamine topical patch) the first and only anti-inflammatory pain relief patch in the United States. Available by prescription, the adhesive patch delivers medication
directly to the site of pain, offering a safe and effective alternative to
widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are taken
orally. Story
New Drug Application submitted to FDA for investigational analgesic tapentadol immediate release tablets
January 23, 2008
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tapentadol hydrochloride immediate release (IR) tablets, an investigational oral analgesic for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain. Story
New supplemental blend treats TMJ pain naturally
January 23, 2008
Temporomandibular joint pain is so common that approximately 50 percent of the population will experience this condition at some point in their lives. A new product called Natural TMJ Relief, which is a blend of the vitamins and herbs needed for a healthy temporomandibular joint system, provides the nutrients that sooth TMJ
pain and discomfort. Story
Empi's Hybresis solves 'pain points' for physical therapists
January 21, 2008
For years, physical therapists have relied on iontophoresis as a safe, reliable and effective drug delivery method. Now the industry's first wireless hybrid iontophoresis system, Hybresis, provides a convenient, needle-free drug delivery system that allows clinicians to treat more patients while improving overall care by reducing patient discomfort and inconvenience. Story
Medical professionals expanding practices with therapeutic laser devices that help heal without painful surgeries or dangerous medications
Janauary 16, 2008
Chiropractors, athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals are expanding their practices with affordable therapeutic laser devices that combine super pulsed laser, infrared, visible red light and magnetic field. Story
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