Pain Studies In The News
Combination drug taken early relieves migraine symptoms
July 7, 2008
A combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms, according to research published the in latest issue of American Academy of Neurology. Story
Exercise unlikely to curb migraine pain: experts
July 1, 2008
Exercise does not appear to reduce migraine attacks or their duration, although it may cut down on the intensity of the headache pain in those who suffer from migraines. Story
Smokers prone to back pain
July 1, 2008
A recent survey showed that smokers or former smokers suffer chronic back pain much more often than do non-smokers. The number of years the subjects had been smoking or had smoked was decisive. Subjects who had consumed tobacco for more than 16 years had a two-fold greater probability of suffering chronic back pain than subjects who had smoked for less than 10 years. Story
Home-based cognitive behavioral therapy relieves IBS symptoms
June 25, 2008
Persons with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can relieve their symptoms as effectively by following a self-administered, at-home cognitive behavioral program as they can by undergoing a 10-week in-office program administered by a trained therapist. Story
Marijuana may be effective for neuropathic pain
June 25, 2008
A new study examined whether marijuana produces analgesia for patients with neuropathic pain. Thirty-eight patients were examined. They were given either high-dose (7%), low-dose (3.5%) or placebo cannabis. The researchers reported that identical levels of analgesia were produced at each cumulative dose level by both concentrations of the agent. Story
Capsaicin patch relieves painful HIV-associated neuropathy
June 23, 2008
In a double-blind randomized study, a single application of a high-concentration capsaicin skin patch (NGX-4010) produced a sustained reduction in pain over 3 months in patients with HIV-associated distal sensory polyneuropathy, the most common neurologic complication of HIV infection. Story
Preemies' pain may be worse than it seems
June 24, 2008
When premature infants are hurting, some may be in a lot more pain than neonatologists believe. Infants' facial expressions, a widely used tool for assessing pain in premature infants, may be underestimating the amount of their discomfort, according to researchers. Story
Aches? Pains? An extra dose of vitamin D may provide relief
June 19, 2008
Pain is the most common complaint leading patients to seek medical care and much of it is chronic, lasting 3 months or longer. According to an extensive review of clinical research in a new report from Pain Treatment Topics, inadequate vitamin D intake has been linked to a long list of chronic painful maladies, including bone and joint pain of various types, muscle pain, fibromyalgia syndrome, rheumatic disorders, osteoarthritis, and other complaints. Story
Strength training may help women with fibromyalgia
June 19, 2008
Postmenopausal women with fibromyalgia seem to have less physical strength and endurance than healthy women, so they might benefit from an appropriate training program, a new study by Finnish researchers suggests. Story
Topical NSAID as effective as tablets for knee pain
June 18, 2008
Research published by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme has found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) creams is as effective as tablets for the treatment of chronic knee pain in older people. Story
Self-help may ease back pain from pregnancy
June 17, 2008, By Amy Norton
By Amy Nortonchildbirth, Dutch researchers found that those who learned self-management measures from a physical therapist fared better than those given standard care. Story
New global survey exposes considerable burden of fibromyalgia including potential economic impact
June 13, 2008
A new global survey of fibromyalgia patients and physicians shows that fibromyalgia, a chronic widespread pain condition, results in poor quality of life and poses a financial burden on patients often resulting in an inability to work and earn income. Story
Physical signs of severe pain separate drug seekers from legitimate patients
June 12, 2008
Healthcare providers face the problem of distinguishing between patients in pain who need potent opioid drugs for relief and persons seeking drugs for illicit purposes. A new report from Pain-Topics.org tells how to objectively assess legitimate pain. Story
Migranes and sleep disorders linked in children
June 12, 2008
Children with a migraine headache are more likely to have sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and lack of sleep, than children without a migraine, according to recent research on the effects of headaches on children's sleep patterns. Story |
