Pain Stories
Patients treated for chronic tendinosis with TOPAZ(R) highly satisfied study shows
May 7, 2008
ArthroCare Corp. announced results from its five-year study evaluating the effectiveness of the TOPAZ MicroDebrider to treat common tendon disorders, and concluded patients who had the minimally invasive procedure were highly satisfied with the procedure and continue to experience pain relief. Story
FDA panel nixes 'abuse-proof' OxyContin
May 6, 2008
A panel of expert advisors to the FDA took a dim view Monday of efforts by OxyContin's manufacturer to market a new form of the prescription painkiller designed to cut down on tampering and abuse. Story
FDA panel rejects Cephalon pain drug on risks of misuse
May 6, 2008
Medical experts on Tuesday voted against allowing a powerful painkiller made by Cephalon Inc. to be marketed for uses beyond treating pain in cancer patients, saying it could worsen existing misuse of the drug that has caused overdoses and death. Story
Opioid pain relievers can cause sex problems; treatment helps
April 15, 2008
Patients taking opioid analgesics for more than a month to relieve chronic pain can experience hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction. This paper from Pain Treatment Topics discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. Story
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