NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 24, 2015 Early physical therapy might help ease lower back pain Starting physical therapy right after lower back pain begins may provide relief sooner compared to doing nothing, but makes little difference over the long term, a U.S. study suggests.
PAIN MANAGEMENT October 24, 2015 New Probe Launched Into Painkillers' Heart Risks Europe's drugs regulator is launching a new review of the safety of common painkillers in the light of fresh evidence about possible risks they may pose to heart health
Infertility October 24, 2015 Regular exercise before pregnancy may help stave off pelvic pains Regular exercise before pregnancy may protect against so-called pelvic girdle pain as the fetus grows, according to a new study from Norway.
Obesity October 24, 2015 Blocking pain receptors may extend lifespan, boost metabolism By blocking a specific pain receptor in mice, researchers from The University of California, Berkeley, were able to both extend the animals’ lifespans and give them a more youthful metabolism – including an improved insulin response.
Medications October 24, 2015 Lilly's psoriatic arthritis drug succeeds in late-stage study Eli Lilly and Co said its experimental drug, ixekizumab, reduced the signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in patients more than a placebo did in a late-stage trial.
Painkillers October 24, 2015 Zohydro: Why this new painkiller could spark another addiction epidemic A new, highly potent painkiller is out on the market – and many health experts want it gone. The controversial drug is Zohydro, an extended-release painkiller containing the already widely used opioid, hydrocodone. But addiction experts believe Zohydro could easily ignite another addiction epidemic – as well as a new wave of overdose deaths.
PAIN MANAGEMENT October 24, 2015 A new approach to understanding back pain Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting almost 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. Dr. Manny sits down with neurosurgeon and author of “The End of Back Pain” Dr. Patrick Roth to find some real solutions
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 24, 2015 Arthritis may be worse in poor countries but seem worse in rich ones A study of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) finds that those in wealthy nations are more troubled by it, even though people in poor countries have more severe symptoms.
Back Pain October 24, 2015 Texas woman undergoes surgery after breasts swell to 15 lbs each A Beaumont, Tex., woman has undergone breast reduction surgery after a rare hormonal condition caused her breasts to swell to size 36NNN, MySanAntonio.com reported.
Headaches and Migraines October 24, 2015 Positive thinking may increase effectiveness of migraine drugs Talk about mind over matter: A quirky new study suggests patients' expectations can make a big difference in how they feel after treatment for a migraine.
Painkillers October 24, 2015 Abuse of opiate-based painkillers may be on decline in US Abuse of opiate-based prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and morphine peaked around 2010-2011 and now may be on the decline in the United States, according to an analysis of databases designed to track illicit use of the drugs.