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Leptospirosis is far more widespread in Puerto Rico than previously believed

The bacterial disease Leptospirosis poses a serious health threat to the residents of Puerto Rico, as new research, conducted in part at Texas State University, suggests that the disease is far more widespread on the island than previously believed.

8 Aug 2019

Survey shows increasing use of opioids to treat migraine headaches

An increasing number of Americans are using opioids to treat their migraine headaches, despite the fact that opioids are not the recommended first-line therapy for migraine in most cases.

7 Aug 2019

Blood clotting proteins in urine act as potent biomarkers for lupus

The team of researchers at the University of Houston found that blood clotting proteins, both the ones that promote blood clotting (prothrombic) and those that disperse them (thrombolytic) are elevated in the urine of patients with lupus nephritis (LN).

7 Aug 2019

Small biodegradable implant for releasing local anesthetic inside the body

Patients fitted with an orthopedic prosthetic commonly experience a period of intense pain after surgery. In an effort to control the pain, surgeons inject painkillers into the tissue during the operation.

7 Aug 2019

Younger colorectal cancer patients experience delays in care leading to emergency diagnoses

In an analysis of information on 10,463 UK patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer from 2006 to 2013, patients under the age of 50 years were more likely to initially experience non-specific symptoms before being referred to cancer specialists.

7 Aug 2019

NSAIDs contribute to cardiovascular side effects in patients with osteoarthritis

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help to control the pain and inflammation in individuals with osteoarthritis, but a new Arthritis & Rheumatology study suggests that NSAIDs contribute to cardiovascular side effects in these patients.

7 Aug 2019

Most older people with advancing dementia remain at home, despite pain and poor health

Contrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes -- many until they die.

7 Aug 2019

Blood pressure recorded over 24 hours predicts heart diseases more accurately

High blood pressure is the most important treatable risk factor for diseases of the heart and the arterial system.

7 Aug 2019

Dermatology experts publish guidelines for diagnosing, managing hidradenitis suppurativa

An international team of dermatology experts including two from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have published – for the first time in North America - guidelines for diagnosing and managing hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic and debilitating skin disease for which there is no cure.

6 Aug 2019

BIDMC podiatric surgeon shares simple tips for keeping the feet healthy

It's no surprise that healthy feet are important for feeling good and staying active. With 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, the foot is one of the most complex parts of the skeletal system.

6 Aug 2019

Blocking key mineral uptake could prevent gonorrhea infection

A team of researchers may have found a way to block gonorrhea infection by blocking bacterial pathogen from using zinc, an essential mineral found in many food sources.

6 Aug 2019

New injection helps reduce body weight, glucose levels in patients with obesity

An injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks.

6 Aug 2019

Smartphone-controlled soft brain implant to treat brain disease

Neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression, pain disorders and addictions could now be treated from within the brain itself using an intriguing new soft implant in the brain itself.

6 Aug 2019

Scientists can now control neural circuits using smartphone

A team of scientists in Korea and the United States have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by a smartphone.

5 Aug 2019

Superstar athletes popularize unproven stem cell procedures

Baseball superstar Max Scherzer — whose back injury has prevented him from pitching for the Washington Nationals since he last played on July 25 — is the latest in a long list of professional athletes to embrace unproven stem cell injections in an attempt to accelerate their recovery.

5 Aug 2019

FDA approves first therapy for symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval to Turalio (pexidartinib) capsules for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not responsive to improvement with surgery.

3 Aug 2019

Edinburgh has highest known rates of inflammatory bowel disease

Edinburgh has some of the highest known rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world and the figure is expected to rise in the next 10 years.

2 Aug 2019

If you smoke pot, your anesthesiologist needs to know

When Colorado legalized marijuana, it became a pioneer in creating new policies to deal with the drug.

2 Aug 2019

Regenstrief/VA scientist to co-lead $21 million study on chronic low back pain management

Matthew J. Bair, M.D., M.S., a research scientist with the Regenstrief Institute and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will co-lead a $21 million national study to find the best approach to manage chronic low back pain. The Department of Veterans Affairs is funding the 20-site trial.

1 Aug 2019

California bill would fight deals that delay generic drugs

California's attorney general touted a legal victory this week against drugmakers who he said made secretive, backroom deals to keep less expensive drugs off the market.

1 Aug 2019

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Latest Pain News and Research

Leptospirosis is far more widespread in Puerto Rico than previously believed

Survey shows increasing use of opioids to treat migraine headaches

Blood clotting proteins in urine act as potent biomarkers for lupus

Small biodegradable implant for releasing local anesthetic inside the body

Younger colorectal cancer patients experience delays in care leading to emergency diagnoses

NSAIDs contribute to cardiovascular side effects in patients with osteoarthritis

Most older people with advancing dementia remain at home, despite pain and poor health

Blood pressure recorded over 24 hours predicts heart diseases more accurately

Dermatology experts publish guidelines for diagnosing, managing hidradenitis suppurativa

BIDMC podiatric surgeon shares simple tips for keeping the feet healthy

Blocking key mineral uptake could prevent gonorrhea infection

New injection helps reduce body weight, glucose levels in patients with obesity

Smartphone-controlled soft brain implant to treat brain disease

Scientists can now control neural circuits using smartphone

Superstar athletes popularize unproven stem cell procedures

FDA approves first therapy for symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor

Edinburgh has highest known rates of inflammatory bowel disease

If you smoke pot, your anesthesiologist needs to know

Regenstrief/VA scientist to co-lead $21 million study on chronic low back pain management

California bill would fight deals that delay generic drugs

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