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Our brains perceive wrinkles around the eyes as more sincere emotions, shows research

Researchers at Western University have shown that our brains are pre-wired to perceive wrinkles around the eyes as conveying more intense and more sincere emotions.

12 Jun 2018

Study shows modest link between mother’s attitude towards baby during pregnancy and later interactions

Mothers who 'connect' with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to interact in a more positive way with their infant after it is born, according to a study carried out at the University of Cambridge. Interaction is important for helping infants learn and develop.

12 Jun 2018

Hydrogel releases nerve-protecting agent to restore breathing in animal models

One of the most severe outcomes of spinal cord injury from car accidents, sports impacts, or other neck trauma, is losing the ability to control breathing, with patients often requiring artificial ventilation for the rest of their lives.

12 Jun 2018

High-sensitive troponin T detects more cardiac infarctions than conventional ones, shows study

Five percent more cardiac infarctions detected and 11 percent fewer patients suffering a relapse. That is the result of a study of more than 80,000 patients in which two cardiac damage markers were compared with each other.

8 Jun 2018

NeoTract announces results of study measuring costs and patient outcomes of UroLift System

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced the results of an independent analysis measuring costs and patient outcomes of the UroLift System compared to transurethral resection of the prostate.

8 Jun 2018

Alnylam announces new positive results from Phase 1/2 study of lumasiran in patients with PH1

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today new positive results from its Phase 1/2 study with lumasiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting glycolate oxidase for the treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1.

8 Jun 2018

PENTAX Medical launches new C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System for treatment of Barretts esophagus

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, announces the introduction of the C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which the lining of the esophagus develops abnormal lesions primarily as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.

From PENTAX Medical Company 8 Jun 2018

Synthetic cannabis use may increase risk of heart attack and stroke

The warning follows their treatment of a 25 year old prison inmate who had no family history of heart disease or traditional cardiovascular risk factors, and who was left with a permanent disability.

8 Jun 2018

Customized resistance exercise helps female fibromyalgia patients improve health

Fibromyalgia and resistance exercise have often been considered an impossible combination. But with proper support and individually adjusted exercises, female patients achieved considerable health improvements, according to research carried out at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden.

8 Jun 2018

Sustained preoperative opioid use predicts continued use following surgical procedure

Patients who take prescription opioids for a longer period before spinal surgery are more likely to continue using opioids several months after surgery, reports a study in the June 6, 2018, issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

8 Jun 2018

Research project aims to study opioid prescriptions after cesarean delivery and hysterectomy

Each year, approximately 1.8 million women will have a cesarean delivery or hysterectomy. While opioids are the mainstay treatment for acute pain after these surgeries, most women use only a fraction of the opioids prescribed and do not properly dispose of unused drugs

7 Jun 2018

Foam rollers help patients to recover from injuries

Foam rollers have become more prevalent in gyms, exercise classes and therapy clinics over the last 10 years.

7 Jun 2018

Practicing with fake organs helps surgeon to perform complex cancer surgery

Anthony Camnetar remembers the first time he was told that he had von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

7 Jun 2018

New grant provides $300,000 in funding to create young patient safety researchers

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research, charitable arms of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, today announced a call for applications for their new perioperative patient safety Mentored Research Training Grant.

7 Jun 2018

Two-drug combination provides more reliable, effective care for women suffering miscarriage

A combination of the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol can help bring closure to some women and their families suffering from miscarriage, and reduces the need for surgical intervention to complete the painful miscarriage process.

7 Jun 2018

Researchers identify biomarkers that may predict risk of osteolysis

Hip replacements relieve pain and restore mobility for hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States each year, but of the more than 400,000 hip replacements performed in the U.S. annually, about 10 percent will fail within 10 to 15 years.

7 Jun 2018

Few refreshers about how to stay healthy in summer

Life can be pretty good during the summer – especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad. To optimize the good times, here are few refreshers about how to stay healthy this summer.

7 Jun 2018

New program to help people struggling with food addiction

Food Addiction is a prominent issue in society with over 10% of the general population deeply addicted to food or overeating.

6 Jun 2018

Regeneron collaborates with Zoetis to research antibody therapies for animals

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Zoetis Inc. today announced a five-year collaboration to research the use of Regeneron's monoclonal antibody therapeutics in animals and discover new veterinary treatments.

6 Jun 2018

Relying on arthritis therapies alone may not improve patients' mental health, shows study

Drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may impact mental health by improving pain and stiffness and by targeting inflammatory processes common to arthritis and depression; however, a recent review of published studies demonstrates that relying on rheumatoid arthritis therapies alone may not meaningfully improve patients' mental health.

6 Jun 2018

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Latest Pain News and Research

Our brains perceive wrinkles around the eyes as more sincere emotions, shows research

Study shows modest link between mother’s attitude towards baby during pregnancy and later interactions

Hydrogel releases nerve-protecting agent to restore breathing in animal models

High-sensitive troponin T detects more cardiac infarctions than conventional ones, shows study

NeoTract announces results of study measuring costs and patient outcomes of UroLift System

Alnylam announces new positive results from Phase 1/2 study of lumasiran in patients with PH1

PENTAX Medical launches new C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System for treatment of Barretts esophagus

Synthetic cannabis use may increase risk of heart attack and stroke

Customized resistance exercise helps female fibromyalgia patients improve health

Sustained preoperative opioid use predicts continued use following surgical procedure

Research project aims to study opioid prescriptions after cesarean delivery and hysterectomy

Foam rollers help patients to recover from injuries

Practicing with fake organs helps surgeon to perform complex cancer surgery

New grant provides $300,000 in funding to create young patient safety researchers

Two-drug combination provides more reliable, effective care for women suffering miscarriage

Researchers identify biomarkers that may predict risk of osteolysis

Few refreshers about how to stay healthy in summer

New program to help people struggling with food addiction

Regeneron collaborates with Zoetis to research antibody therapies for animals

Relying on arthritis therapies alone may not improve patients' mental health, shows study

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