Pain Studies In The News
Shock absorbing insoles may ease knee pain
June 5, 2008
People with arthritis of the knee seem to find walking a relatively long distance less painful if they put shock absorbing insoles in their shoes, according to results of a recent study. Story
Together couples address challenges associated with vulvar pain disorder
May 29, 2008
A new study reviews the experiences of couples in which the woman has a diagnosis of Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and explores coping strategies that aid in the subsequent emotional, relational, and sexual challenges. There is no known cause or decisive treatment. Story
A better way to predict aberrant drug behavior in pain patients
May 29, 2008
Fearing their potential for addiction and abuse, many physicians are reluctant to prescribe opioids. Harvard researchers may have an answer to this problem with a new screening tool, to predict which pain patients are most likely to exhibit aberrant medication-related behavior. Story
Fibromyalgia pain linked with central nervous system disorder
May 29, 2008
A University of Michigan study shows that fibromyalgia is associated with central nervous system abnormalities evidenced by patients’ elevated sensitivity to auditory and pressure sensations. Story
Migraine and left-handedness do not appear linked
May 27, 2008
A recent study done at the University of Munster reports that there is no significant difference in the frequency or grade of left-handedness between people who have migraine and those who do not. Story
Low vitamin D tied to back pain in older women
May 26, 2008
Older women who aren't getting enough vitamin D appear to be at risk for suffering from back pain. New research argues strongly for querying adults about their pain and potentially screening older women with significant back pain for vitamin D deficiency. Story
Study finds that shingles runs in families
May 19, 2008
Shingles tends to run in families, indicating these people may have an increased genetic susceptibility to the viral disease marked by a painful, blistering rash, according to a new study. Story
Electric shocks can cause neurologic and neuropsychological symptoms
May 16, 2008
Canadian researchers have shown that an electric shock ranging from 120 to 52,000 volts can cause pain that lasts over a year. Story
Chronic pelvic pain and lower urinary tract symptoms in both sexes: analysis of 2749 participants of an urban health screening project
May 16 , 2008
Symptoms of chronic pelvic pain are evident in both sexes, though the underlying causes are poorly understood. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome and bladder pain syndrome may share etiologic factors leading to similar symptoms in different sexes. Story
Looking beyond the administered drug: metabolites of opioid analgesics
June 2008
Full text article explains the role of active metabolites in the efficacy and tolerability of frequently prescribed opioid analgesics, and helps physicians select the most effective opioid analgesic for their patients. Story
Office initiative reduces headaches and neck and shoulder pain by more than 40 percent
May 15, 2008
Office staff who took part in an eight-month workplace exercise initiative reported that headaches and neck and shoulder pain fell by more than 40 per cent and their use of painkillers halved. Story
Acupuncture and myofascial trigger therapy treat same pain areas
May 13, 2008
Ancient acupuncture and modern myofascial pain therapy each focus on hundreds of similar points on the body to treat pain, although they do it differently says a recent report funded by the Mayo Clinic. Story
FDA approves new class of migraine drug
May 12, 2008
This month, a new drug that combines two existing migraine drugs is expected to land in pharmacies. Called tremimet, the drug works by combining two existing drugs that control two different aspects of migraine headaches. Story |
