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Price check on drug ads: Would revealing costs help patients control spending?

President Donald Trump wants to control spending on drugs. One of his big ideas: include prices in advertisements, just like warnings about side effects.

6 Jun 2018

FDA warns nine online networks to stop illegal marketing of unapproved opioids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it has warned nine online networks, operating a total of 53 websites, that they must stop illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved and misbranded versions of opioid medications, including tramadol and oxycodone.

6 Jun 2018

Cedars-Sinai study identifies gut gas associated with diarrhea

Cedars-Sinai investigators have for the first time identified a gas produced in gut that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with two common intestinal illnesses - small intestine bacterial overgrowth and irritable bowel syndrome.

6 Jun 2018

Patients diagnosed with high-sensitivity troponin test have lower risk of future heart attack

The newer high-sensitivity troponin test discovers smaller amounts of heart-specific proteins, troponins, than the older troponin test and thus identifies more myocardial infarction patients than before.

5 Jun 2018

Suspension of California’s aid-in-dying law leaves sick patients in limbo

Dozens of terminally ill patients in California who counted on using the state's medical aid-in-dying law may be in limbo for a month after a court ruling that suspended the 2016 measure.

5 Jun 2018

FDA approves first Neulasta biosimilar to help decrease infection risk during cancer treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) as the first biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to decrease the chance of infection as suggested by febrile neutropenia (fever, often with other signs of infection, associated with an abnormally low number of infection-fighting white blood cells), in patients with non-myeloid (non-bone marrow) cancer who are receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy that has a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.

4 Jun 2018

Researchers use nanoparticles to predict heavy wound scarring

Researchers have developed a new way of seeing heavy wound scars as they form, using nanoparticles that enable early intervention by doctors.

4 Jun 2018

New research shows hypnosedation to be valuable alternative to general anesthesia

New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Copenhagen, Denmark shows that hypnosedation is a valuable alternative to conventional general anesthesia

4 Jun 2018

Global study provides insights into true psychosocial burden of rosacea

Galderma today released the findings of a global survey highlighting the need for dermatologists and doctors to proactively open a dialogue with patients about the true burden of rosacea and ways in which they can work together to achieve ‘clear’ (IGA 0) skin.

4 Jun 2018

Research finds keyhole surgery to be more effective than physiotherapy for groin pain

As the FIFA World Cup approaches researchers have found that keyhole surgery could help get injured footballers back on the pitch faster than physiotherapy-led treatments.

1 Jun 2018

New study examines living kidney donors' concerns on kidney removal

In a new study that examined living kidney donors' concerns about their decision to undergo kidney removal, long-term kidney health, aspects of surgery and recovery, and impacts on life satisfaction were among those that donors felt were most important.

1 Jun 2018

Opdivo plus low-dose Yervoy shows promising results in treating renal cell carcinoma patients

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced patient-reported outcomes data from the Phase 3 CheckMate -214 trial in intermediate- and poor-risk patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma treated with the Immuno-Oncology combination Opdivo plus low-dose Yervoy versus sunitinib over a two-year follow-up period.

1 Jun 2018

Researchers develop mineralized materials that could regenerate hard tissues

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.

1 Jun 2018

Research investigates how the brain adapts the body’s movements to avoid pain after injury

When people are injured, how does the brain adapt the body’s movements to help avoid pain? New research published in The Journal of Physiology investigates this question.

1 Jun 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces ATTUNE Revision Knee System to provide stability in motion

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced the Europe, Middle East and Africa launch of the ATTUNE Revision Knee System, to complement the ATTUNE Primary Knee System and provide surgeons with a comprehensive solution for knee replacement. The ATTUNE Revision Knee System is being unveiled at the 19th European Federation of the National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain.

From DePuy Synthes 1 Jun 2018

New minimally invasive procedure shortens hospital stay for melanoma patients

Lisa Chappell enjoys the summer sun, spending time outside and relaxing on the Coosa River at her Gadsden residence. Now, after being diagnosed with melanoma in 2015, she is much more cautious about her outdoor habits.

31 May 2018

Alpine HC launches new range of electric adjustable beds for comfort and mobility

Alpine HC Group, the manufacturer of Opera care beds and mattresses, have launched a new range of electric adjustable beds for comfort and mobility. The beds have an adjustable base for orthopedic support that enables the elderly/disabled user to sit up in bed and elevate their legs.

From Opera Care 31 May 2018

Mesoblast and Cartherics form partnership to develop 'off-the-shelf' CAR-T therapies for solid cancers

Mesoblast Limited today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Cartherics Pty Ltd to develop allogeneic ‘off-the-shelf’ CAR-T cells armed with multiple targeting receptors for use in solid cancers. Off the shelf CAR-T therapies have the potential to reduce costs dramatically and open up this very effective treatment to millions of cancer patients across the world.

31 May 2018

FDA approves first oral medication for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approval of Xeljanz (tofacitinib) to include adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Xeljanz is the first oral medication approved for chronic use in this indication.

30 May 2018

Stroke patients more likely to suffer from insomnia, shows study

Stroke patients experience sustained problems with insomnia potentially reducing their ability to relearn key skills and putting them at increased risk of depression, a new study in the journal Scientific Reports finds.

30 May 2018

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Latest Pain News and Research

Price check on drug ads: Would revealing costs help patients control spending?

FDA warns nine online networks to stop illegal marketing of unapproved opioids

Cedars-Sinai study identifies gut gas associated with diarrhea

Patients diagnosed with high-sensitivity troponin test have lower risk of future heart attack

Suspension of California’s aid-in-dying law leaves sick patients in limbo

FDA approves first Neulasta biosimilar to help decrease infection risk during cancer treatment

Researchers use nanoparticles to predict heavy wound scarring

New research shows hypnosedation to be valuable alternative to general anesthesia

Global study provides insights into true psychosocial burden of rosacea

Research finds keyhole surgery to be more effective than physiotherapy for groin pain

New study examines living kidney donors' concerns on kidney removal

Opdivo plus low-dose Yervoy shows promising results in treating renal cell carcinoma patients

Researchers develop mineralized materials that could regenerate hard tissues

Research investigates how the brain adapts the body’s movements to avoid pain after injury

DePuy Synthes introduces ATTUNE Revision Knee System to provide stability in motion

New minimally invasive procedure shortens hospital stay for melanoma patients

Alpine HC launches new range of electric adjustable beds for comfort and mobility

Mesoblast and Cartherics form partnership to develop 'off-the-shelf' CAR-T therapies for solid cancers

FDA approves first oral medication for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

Stroke patients more likely to suffer from insomnia, shows study

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