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New energy receptor theory of brain function

Dr. Mitchell Earl Gibson, best-selling author, board-certified physician, and CEO of Tybro Publications, has proposed a new energy receptor theory of brain function that might explain the efficacy of mantras and prayer in human illness.

24 Dec 2009

Johns Hopkins scientists find a source of nonallergic itch

Scratching below the surface of a troublesome sensation that's equal parts tingle-tickle-prickle, sensory scientists from Johns Hopkins have discovered in mice a molecular basis for nonallergic itch.

23 Dec 2009

Researchers mix active drug and placebo to maximize drug benefits for efficient treatment

Researchers used the placebo effect to successfully treat psoriasis patients with one quarter to one half of their usual dose of a widely used steroid medication, according to an early study published online today in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

23 Dec 2009

LecTec issues open letter to shareholders on company’s current developments

LecTec Corporation announced today that it has issued the following open letter from Judd Berlin, the Chief Executive Officer of LecTec, to its shareholders regarding current developments at the Company:

23 Dec 2009

Combination of ropivacaine and fibrin sealant is effective in reducing pain after LC procedure

Fibrin sealant has been an extremely effective and widely used adjunct to surgical procedures to control diffuse slow bleeding over large surfaces. In addition, fibrin sealant has been used as a carrier for other compounds. Thus, it has been used to release medicines slowly at a fixed site and is therefore effective for a long time.

23 Dec 2009

New community-associated strain of MRSA more apt to cause serious problems

The often feared and sometimes deadly infections caused by MRSA - methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - are now moving out of hospitals and emerging as an even more virulent strain in community settings and on athletic teams, and raising new concerns about antibiotic resistance.

23 Dec 2009

Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections, an effective treatment method for gluteus medius tendinopathy

Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections may be an effective treatment method for gluteus medius tendinopathy, a common, painful condition caused by an injury to the tendons in the buttocks that typically affects middle-aged to elderly women and young active individuals, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

23 Dec 2009

Back pain problems continue to rise in U.S.

The Bonati Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive laser spine surgery, reports the results of studies that Americans are increasingly reporting back pain and spending more on back pain, but cautions consumers to carefully research the experience and the surgical outcome results when choosing their spine team.

23 Dec 2009

Cardiac rehabilitation improves survival rate in heart attack patients

Medicare beneficiaries with heart disease who attended more cardiac rehabilitation sessions had fewer heart attacks and were less likely to die within four years than those who went to rehab less, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

23 Dec 2009

Cervical cancer more common among poorer women than more affluent women, say scientists

One of the reasons why cervical cancer is more common among poorer women could be because they start having sex at a younger age than more affluent women, scientists have said.

23 Dec 2009

Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies updates its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

The Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies (Fort Collins and Loveland, CO) has updated its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. The name change highlights the 40-year-old medical practice's services for patients with disorders or injuries to their back or neck.

22 Dec 2009

Emisphere's oral salmon calcitonin product addresses persistent musculoskeletal pain

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced a meta-analysis published in the December 2009 edition of Rheumatology Reports examining independent evidence of the analgesic action of the hormone calcitonin. This publication restates the potential of calcitonin in filling a significant unmet need for alternative treatments for persistent musculoskeletal pain.

22 Dec 2009

First robot-assisted lung-tumor surgery performed at UT Southwestern Medical Center

When Craig Harrison found out he would be the first patient in North Texas to have robot-assisted lung-tumor surgery, an operation performed at UT Southwestern Medical Center, he wasn't nervous at all.

22 Dec 2009

Urigen Pharmaceuticals and Oceana Therapeutics jointly prepare for meeting with FDA on URG101

Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of treatments for urological disorders and pain, announced today that the Company and Oceana Therapeutics have agreed to jointly prepare for a meeting with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration regarding the continued development of URG101.

22 Dec 2009

Bioheart makes breakthrough in stem cell treatment for critical limb ischemia

Bioheart, Inc. offers yet another medical breakthrough with the next-level stem cell treatment for critical limb ischemia patients. The stem cells aid in promoting angiogenesis or the formation of new blood vessels and providing support for the healing of damaged blood vessels.

22 Dec 2009

New minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedure brought to San Antonio

Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio today announced it has brought MAKOplasty®, a minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedure, to San Antonio.

22 Dec 2009

CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System brings new hope to patients with inoperable tumors

The CyberKnife Institute at Mercy Hospital, Miami’s first hospital-based CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System, will bring new hope to patients with inoperable or surgically complex tumors when it opens its doors January of 2010.

22 Dec 2009

CombinatoRx and Neuromed Pharmaceuticals complete merger agreement

CombinatoRx, Incorporated and Neuromed Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that they have merged. This merger brings together the product assets and financial resources of both organizations, including potential Exalgo™ milestone and royalty revenue, CombinatoRx’s portfolio of product candidates and unique drug discovery capabilities.

21 Dec 2009

EMSC acquires U.S. anesthesiology service providers

Emergency Medical Services Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Pinnacle Consultants Mid Atlantic and the management services company of Pinnacle Anesthesia Consultants, P.A. (the “MSO”).

21 Dec 2009

Organogenesis files a PMA with the FDA for its CelTx living cell-based technology

Organogenesis, Inc. announced today that it has filed a Premarket Approval Application (PMA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its CelTx(TM), a living cellular construct for oral soft tissue regeneration. If approved, CelTx will be the first, living cell-based technology that is FDA-approved for use in the dental market.

21 Dec 2009

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Latest Pain News and Research

New energy receptor theory of brain function

Johns Hopkins scientists find a source of nonallergic itch

Researchers mix active drug and placebo to maximize drug benefits for efficient treatment

LecTec issues open letter to shareholders on company’s current developments

Combination of ropivacaine and fibrin sealant is effective in reducing pain after LC procedure

New community-associated strain of MRSA more apt to cause serious problems

Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections, an effective treatment method for gluteus medius tendinopathy

Back pain problems continue to rise in U.S.

Cardiac rehabilitation improves survival rate in heart attack patients

Cervical cancer more common among poorer women than more affluent women, say scientists

Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies updates its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Emisphere's oral salmon calcitonin product addresses persistent musculoskeletal pain

First robot-assisted lung-tumor surgery performed at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Urigen Pharmaceuticals and Oceana Therapeutics jointly prepare for meeting with FDA on URG101

Bioheart makes breakthrough in stem cell treatment for critical limb ischemia

New minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedure brought to San Antonio

CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System brings new hope to patients with inoperable tumors

CombinatoRx and Neuromed Pharmaceuticals complete merger agreement

EMSC acquires U.S. anesthesiology service providers

Organogenesis files a PMA with the FDA for its CelTx living cell-based technology

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