NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 28, 2015 Spinal cord stimulation helps to zap away back pain While on vacation in 2010, Dawn Kaplan herniated a disk in her back, leading to excruciating pain. After surgery and numerous treatments to fix the problem, she finally opted for spinal cord stimulation, which helped her to regain control of her life.
PAIN MANAGEMENT October 28, 2015 Early life pain may affect the next generation A mom's painful early life experiences might influence her offspring's sensitivity to pain, according to a new study of lambs and ewes
Arthritis October 28, 2015 Arthritis pain may be affected by weather, study says For people with osteoarthritis of the hip, pain levels tracked with the weather over the course of a small two-year study, Dutch researchers say.
PAIN MANAGEMENT October 28, 2015 How your smartphone can help ease your chronic condition “There’s an app for that”— so clichéd, right? Even so, you might be surprised to know there probably is one for your chronic condition.
Painkillers October 28, 2015 Experts call for more regulation amidst painkiller ‘epidemic’ The American Academy of Neurology has shifted its stance on who should receive prescription painkillers and how doctors should be held accountable, reported Medical News Today.
Stroke October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
Back Pain October 28, 2015 Some Back Pain Patients Can Skip the MRI People who get steroid injections to ease back pain do not need an MRI scan, which does little to help doctors assess and treat patients but adds significant costs
Headaches and Migraines October 28, 2015 Over-the-counter medicines may relieve severe migraines, study says Over the counter medications ibuprofen and Excedrin both relieve the pain and symptoms of severe migraines better than placebo, according to a new study.
Painkillers October 28, 2015 Medical marijuana may reduce painkiller-related deaths Researchers aren’t sure why, but in the 23 U.S. states where medical marijuana has been legalized, deaths from opioid overdoses have decreased by almost 25 percent, according to a new analysis
Painkillers October 28, 2015 Student dies after exposure to potent pain medication A St. John’s University pharmacy student was killed when he came in contact with a potent drug — a pain medication 80 times more powerful than morphine — while working unsupervised at a company being probed for unsafe practices, a lawsuit says.
Diet Trends October 28, 2015 Saffron supplements can prevent muscle weakness and pain after a strenuous workout Daily saffron supplements were more effective at preventing muscle weakness and pain after a bout of strenuous exercise than anti-inflammatory drugs, according to a study in the March issue of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. Unexpectedly, saffron both prevented muscle pain and increased muscle strength, the research showed.