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UNM professor receives $1.9-million NIH grant to battle against pervasive African parasite

UNM Distinguished Professor of Biology Eric S. Loker began studying the parasite that causes this disease more than three decades ago and is widely considered one of the world's foremost experts in this field. Loker was recently awarded a five-year, $1.9-million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his work in Africa.

2 Aug 2017

Xavant Technology's neuromodulation device receives FDA clearance for treatment of chronic intractable pain

Xavant Technology (Pty) Ltd today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared their Stimpod NMS460. With the U.S. patent awarded on proprietary hybrid pulsed radio frequency (PRF) waveform, this non-invasive neuromodulation device is focused on the symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain, as well as an adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical pain, post-traumatic acute pain problems, and an adjunct for pain control due to rehabilitation.

1 Aug 2017

Tricks and illusions help unveil how the brain processes multiple sensory inputs

Tricks and illusions, once the domain of magicians, are helping scientists unveil how the brain works.

1 Aug 2017

Researchers create smart, mechanized undergarment to offload stress on the low back

TV infomercials offer a world of potential solutions for back pain, but most of them have at least one of three problems - they're unproven, unworkable or just plain unattractive.

1 Aug 2017

Survey explores how Ohio's ED administrators perceive role of state opioid prescribing guidelines

A survey led by a team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center reports that the majority of Ohio's emergency department administrators and physicians are in support of the most recent state guidelines for prescribing opioids, but challenges still exist in implementation.

1 Aug 2017

Five things that parents should know about pediatric eye surgery requiring anesthesia

Healthy eyes play an important role in a child's development, and sometimes more than just a new pair of glasses may be required.

1 Aug 2017

Specialist Training in Perioperative Practice

Perioperative practice is quite a specialised area focused on patients who are undergoing surgery. Patients come to theatre for a reason, usually to have an operation or procedure that will correct a condition or perhaps alleviate discomfort.

From University of Derby Online Learning 31 Jul 2017

Bringing highly potent cell therapy products to market

There are two main challenges and both relate to manufacturing. The first one is to make sure you can manufacture therapies with reasonable costs and the second one is to make sure that you can balance the capacity you need with the demands.

31 Jul 2017

Scientists develop new surgical method to reconnect sensory neurons with spinal cord after injury

Scientists in the UK and Sweden previously developed a new surgical technique to reconnect sensory neurons to the spinal cord after traumatic spinal injuries.

28 Jul 2017

When high deductibles hurt: Even insured patients postpone care

In November 2015, Tina Heck was in her garage lifting 40-pound bags of wood pellets to fuel her heating stove, when something went very wrong with her back.

28 Jul 2017

The Lullaby Trust-led initiative identifies global priorities for tackling Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy

Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, today published a paper from The Lullaby Trust and partner international organizations, which sets out new global priorities for tackling Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

28 Jul 2017

Back to Basics: Chiropractors provide safe, non-drug approach to pain relief

The American Chiropractic Association and chiropractors nationwide will observe National Chiropractic Health Month this October by sharing information on back pain prevention and the value of a conservative approach to treatment with the theme "Back to Basics."

27 Jul 2017

Roche receives FDA clearance for new Troponin T test to detect patients with suspected heart attack

Roche announced that it has received the 510(k) clearance for its Elecsys Troponin T Gen 5 STAT (TnT Gen 5 STAT) blood test for patients with a suspected heart attack.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers explore ability of Florida mosquitoes to transmit chikungunya virus

University of Florida scientists are starting to better understand the ability of two Florida mosquito species to transmit two strains of chikungunya virus that have caused outbreaks of human disease around the world.

27 Jul 2017

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Nail fungus can be distressing for patients, especially during the summer sandal season when feet are exposed.

27 Jul 2017

Self-efficacy has positive effect on physical activity of osteoarthritis patients

Osteoarthritis patients that are more confident in their abilities in the morning go on to be more physically active throughout the day, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

27 Jul 2017

KTU scientists develop mobile foot-pressure measuring device

A team of researchers at Kaunas University of Technology have designed a device for measuring pressure on human feet. Its applications vary -from children illnesses prevention to monitoring physical condition of professional athletes.

26 Jul 2017

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

Sinus infections are one of the most common reasons patients walk out of the doctor's office with an antibiotic prescription in hand. The problem is that bacteria causes only about one-third of sinus infections, which means most patients are inappropriately receiving antibiotics.

26 Jul 2017

Study finds sevenfold rise in prescription opioid use among fatally injured drivers

The percentage of fatally injured drivers who tested positive for prescription opioids rose sevenfold from 1 percent in 1995 to over 7 percent in 2015, according to a new study at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The findings appear online in the American Journal of Public Health.

26 Jul 2017

Study shows advantages of alternative pain relief option during knee replacement surgery

A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and the University of Warwick has recommended an alternative method of pain relief for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.

26 Jul 2017

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Latest Pain News and Research

UNM professor receives $1.9-million NIH grant to battle against pervasive African parasite

Xavant Technology's neuromodulation device receives FDA clearance for treatment of chronic intractable pain

Tricks and illusions help unveil how the brain processes multiple sensory inputs

Researchers create smart, mechanized undergarment to offload stress on the low back

Survey explores how Ohio's ED administrators perceive role of state opioid prescribing guidelines

Five things that parents should know about pediatric eye surgery requiring anesthesia

Specialist Training in Perioperative Practice

Bringing highly potent cell therapy products to market

Scientists develop new surgical method to reconnect sensory neurons with spinal cord after injury

When high deductibles hurt: Even insured patients postpone care

The Lullaby Trust-led initiative identifies global priorities for tackling Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy

Back to Basics: Chiropractors provide safe, non-drug approach to pain relief

Roche receives FDA clearance for new Troponin T test to detect patients with suspected heart attack

Researchers explore ability of Florida mosquitoes to transmit chikungunya virus

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Self-efficacy has positive effect on physical activity of osteoarthritis patients

KTU scientists develop mobile foot-pressure measuring device

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

Study finds sevenfold rise in prescription opioid use among fatally injured drivers

Study shows advantages of alternative pain relief option during knee replacement surgery

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