Pain Studies In The News
Scientific Research highlights -- 23rd annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
February 8, 2007
Pain medicine investigators presented preliminary research findings at poster sessions held during the 23rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. The highlights are as follows: Story
Most Ortho Surgeons Would still Prescribe Vioxx, Report Shows
February 08, 2007
While litigators have had a field day in court with Merck's arthritis pain-relieving drug Vioxx, a majority of prescribing physicians surveyed recently believe the benefits derived from the drug outweigh the risks. Story
New Therapy Teaches Pain Coping for Those Suffering from Common Jaw Disorder
February 5, 2007
A new supplemental therapy that teaches pain coping and biofeedback skills can reduce pain, the potential for chronic pain and health-care costs for millions of Americans suffering from a common jaw disorder, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found. Story
New Clues for Sciatica Pain Relief
February 02, 2007
A new study suggests the cause of sciatica pain may actually be piriformis syndrome, a condition in which a muscle in the buttocks called the piriformis compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve. Story
Neurological Disorders Afflict Millions
January 30, 2007
Government investigators have tried to pull together a rough estimate of the scope of neurological diseases in America. They made estimates of the incidence or prevalence of a dozen diseases or conditions seen commonly by neurologists, and they came up with millions of patients, even by the relatively narrow and arbitrary criteria the researchers selected. Story
Exercise Has No Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis: Affected Older People Can Safely Keep Active, Study Confirms
January 31 2007
Even for the overweight, regular moderate exercise does not hasten or delay the onset of osteoarthritis of the knee in older individuals, new research reveals. Story
Chronic Pain Up Almost 40 Percent Among US Workers in Past Decade: But Most Employees in Pain Still Go to Work, Benchmark Study Finds
January 30, 2007
Persistent, chronic pain has risen dramatically among full-time U.S. workers in the past 10 years, but workers today opt to go to their jobs rather than call in sick, leading to a growing trend of presenteeism – a negative impact on work despite being physically present at the job. Story
A Prediction Rule for Disease Outcome in Patients With Recent-Onset Undifferentiated Arthritis
January 30, 2007
To guide individual treatment decisions, researchers with the Early Arthritis Clinic at Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands, have found a formula to help determine whether patients who present with UA are likely to progress to RA. Story
Full-Metal Jacket For the Hip Reduces Pain, Wears Like Iron
January 30, 2007
Doctors are beginning to offer a new alternative to hip replacement -- one aimed at younger, athletic baby boomers who've worn out their joints too soon. Now they no longer have to wait until they hit their 60s for a fix. Story
Less Drastic Treatment for Uterine Fibroids a Safe Alternative to Surgery
January 25, 2007
Women who had less invasive treatment for painful uterine fibroids did about as well as those who had surgery, including hysterectomy, suggests a new study that lays out the options for a troubling condition affecting millions of women. Story
Safe Treatment of Pain in the Patient With a Substance Use Disorder
January 2007
Conditions associated with severe pain can and do develop in persons who have an active addiction or who are in remission from an addictive disease, and these patients may require treatment for pain relief. This presents a challenge to clinicians: how do we help patients manage pain without exacerbating or reactivating the addictive disorder? Story
New Technique Holds Promise for Reducing Back Surgery Failure
January 25, 2007
Texas researchers believe that they have discovered how to prevent many cases of the most common problem encountered by patients undergoing spine surgery: failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). Story
Exercise May Relieve Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms
January 24, 2007
Men who have chronic prostatitis or pelvic pain syndrome may derive significant relief from aerobic exercise, Italian researchers report. Story
Study Reveals New Activation Mechanism for Pain Sensing Channel
January 22, 2007
A group of scientists at the Scripps Research Institute has identified a mechanism that enables certain compounds to activate a pain sensing protein. The findings could lead to the development of potential new therapies for managing acute and chronic pain. Story
Study Demonstrates New Mattress Can Relieve Chronic Back Pain
January 23, 2007
A new study published in the current issue of
the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine has demonstrated that switching to a new
mattress can significantly reduce back pain and stiffness. Story
Atlanta's Top Massage Therapy Institute, Atlanta School of Massage, and Emory University Study Effects of Neuromuscular Therapy in Patients With Parkinson’s
January 21, 2007
The Atlanta School of Massage and Emory University study suggests that neuromuscular therapy, a form of massage therapy that focuses on soft tissue manipulation to address the underlying causes of pain, can improve motor and selected non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. Story
Pregabalin Relieves Pain in SCI Patients, Study Says
January 18, 2007
Pregabalin relieved pain significantly better than placebo in spinal cord injury patients with moderate to severe nerve pain, according to a study published in the Nov. 28 issue of Neurology. Story
Patient-Generated Valgus Pressure May Reduce OA Pain
January 2007
A new valgus knee brace may help reduce osteoarthritis pain and improve function, according to a recent Dutch study. Story
Patellofemoral Pain Research Refocuses on Hip Biomechanics
January 2007
Three years ago, a landmark MRI study called into question what most biomechanists thought they knew about patellofemoral kinematics. The impact of this finding on the biomechanics mainstream is becoming increasingly evident in the growing number of studies now analyzing hip motion in addition to lower extremity motion in order to better understand patellofemoral pain syndrome. Story
Childhood Obesity Linked to Foot Pain
January 17, 2007
Doctors with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) say they're noticing more and more overweight and obese children with foot and ankle pain in their examining rooms, mirroring a national epidemic of childhood obesity. Story
New Survey Reveals Connection Between Headaches and Productivity at Work
Wednesday January 17
Almost everyone has an occasional headache, but when headaches affect work performance, it may be something more. A new survey of more than 1,400 working adults shows that more than one-third have at least one bad headache per month. Story
Study Finds 90 Percent of Actiq 'Lollipop' Prescriptions Are Off-Label
January 16, 2007
A recent Prime Therapeutics (Prime) study found significant patterns of "off-label" prescribing for Actiq(R) among patients taking the powerful painkilling "lollipop." Prescribing Actiq according to FDA guidelines is important for patient safety reasons because of the drug's serious side effects, including its addictive nature. Story
Benefit of Opioids for Chronic Back Pain Unclear
January 15, 2007
Findings from a systematic review of published research suggest that opioid pain relievers often provide no advantage over non-opioids for relieving chronic back pain, but carry a high risk of addiction. Story
Current Approaches to the Management of Plantar Heel Pain Syndrome, Including the Role of Injectable Corticosteroids
January 2007
A survey was conducted of members of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine about their strategies for managing plantar heel pain syndrome, especially the role of injectable corticosteroids. Story
Short-Term Treatment With Topical Diclofenac Epolamine Plaster in Patients With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: Pooled Analysis of Two Randomised Clinical Studies
January 2007
Data from two randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled studies were considered In order to Investigate the efficacy and safety of a bio-adhesive plaster for topical administration containing diclofenac epolamlne (DHEP) In patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Story |
