Oncology & Cancer
First US trial of procedure to relieve pain from spinal tumors
When metastatic cancer spreads to the spine, it can cause spinal fractures, severe pain and impaired mobility.
Jan 5, 2015
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Medical research
Arginine therapy shows promise for sickle cell pain
Arginine therapy may be a safe and inexpensive treatment for acute pain episodes in patients with sickle cell disease, according to results of a recent clinical study. The study was the first randomized placebo-controlled ...
Sep 16, 2013
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Medications
Drug manufacturer agrees to $500 million penalty (Update)
A subsidiary of India's largest pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay a record $500 million in fines and penalties for selling adulterated drugs and lying to federal regulators in a case that is part of an ongoing crackdown ...
May 13, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce knee pain, cartilage loss in patients with osteoarthritis
In a two year randomized trial, patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis who received vitamin D supplementation did not have a significant difference in knee pain or cartilage volume loss compared to patients who received ...
Jan 8, 2013
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Surgery
Providing oral rather than IV acetaminophen to children having tonsillectomies improves care, saves costs
Providing children oral instead of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen to help manage tonsillectomy pain improves care at lower costs, according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting.
Oct 10, 2021
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Cardiology
Researchers use AI to triage patients with chest pain
Artificial intelligence (AI) may help improve care for patients who show up at the hospital with acute chest pain, according to a study published in Radiology.
Jan 17, 2023
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Health
Dreading pain can be worse than pain itself
Faced with inevitable pain, most people choose to "get it out of the way" as soon as possible, according to research published this week in PLOS Computational Biology. In the study, which was conducted from the Institute ...
Nov 21, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Hospital-based exercise programs benefit people with osteoarthritis
A low-cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has significantly improved pain, function and quality of life in participants with osteoarthritis, according to new research.
Nov 11, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fearing pain and avoiding activities contribute to disability and chronic pain in kids with gut malady
New research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine suggests that fear avoidance contributes to disability and pain in children with Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) but not Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Mar 17, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Conflicting guidance on opioid prescribing can jeopardize pain management for patients with cancer
Persistent pain and recurrent episodes of pain are common for those who are living with cancer, or for those undergoing cancer treatment. When used properly, prescription opioids have long been known to help combat pain experienced ...
May 31, 2018
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