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Arthritis drug induces response and remission in patients with Crohn's disease, study finds

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that ustekinumab, a human antibody used to treat arthritis, significantly induces response and remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease.

17 Nov 2016

Growing understanding of neuroplasticity could drive development of new therapeutic interventions

A growing understanding of the highly "plastic," changeable nature of the brain--from the level of DNA, proteins, neuronal connections and networks, up to communication across brain regions--is driving the development of new therapeutic approaches to treat chronic pain, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and a variety of other disorders described in an article in Alternative and Complementary Therapies, a journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

17 Nov 2016

NYU Langone-led study to examine longer-term use of suppressive antiviral medication to reduce shingles

NYU Langone Medical Center will lead a five-year, 60-center clinical trial to evaluate new treatment protocols for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), a form of shingles that can seriously and permanently affect the eye.

17 Nov 2016

Psoriatic arthritis patients experience multiple symptoms that can make diagnosis difficult, survey reveals

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition closely related to and most often co-occurring with psoriasis.

16 Nov 2016

New study to explore ways of helping chronic pain patients get back to work

Researchers from the University of Warwick's Medical School are leading a novel study to explore ways of helping people with chronic pain back to work.

16 Nov 2016

Novel discovery could provide diabetic patients with better and safer insulin injections

Insulin injection, if you've never done it, takes two hands. One hand holds the insulin injector.

16 Nov 2016

Doctor Developed creates new cream with natural ingredients for safe, effective eczema treatment

Doctor Developed, LLC was founded by well-known cosmetic surgeon Dr. Amir Yazdan in his pursuit of a better eczema treatment for a family friend.

16 Nov 2016

FDA approves new assay for diagnosis of IBD

Inova Diagnostics, a worldwide leader in autoimmune diagnostic reagents and systems for the clinical laboratory, is pleased to announce the US Food and Drug Administration clearance of QUANTA Lite Calprotectin Extended Range, an assay which aids in the diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and can help differentiate IBD from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

16 Nov 2016

GPs must be encouraged to play active role in palliative care

Hospitals typically provide excellent end-of-life care for their patients. But when GPs assume responsibility for terminal patients, things don't always go so well.

16 Nov 2016

Medical cannabis may help treat mental health problems and opioid addiction

Using marijuana could help some alcoholics and people addicted to opioids kick their habits, a UBC study has found.

16 Nov 2016

Tips and tricks to get children through pains of teething

Your baby is growing up so fast. It seems like just yesterday you were welcoming them home, listening to their first coos and, unfortunately, getting used to some sleepless nights.

16 Nov 2016

New Stepped Care Model for Pain Management holds potential to improve chronic pain care

In the United States, the management of chronic pain in primary care has become overwhelming for primary care providers (PCPs) and ineffectual for patients.

16 Nov 2016

Study finds many parents agree to use of placebos in children

Placebos are essential in any controlled clinical trial, providing a yardstick against which the test drug is measured.

15 Nov 2016

Long-term relationships may impact sexual functions of women

Recent study shows that women who were in the same relationship over a seven-year time period showed greater decrease in sexual desire.

15 Nov 2016

Study offers new insight into why some women have difficulty in falling pregnant

Southampton researchers have found new insight into why some women have difficulty falling pregnant.

15 Nov 2016

RB Knowledge for Health Survey reveals people want simpler health information for self care

RB, the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, is supporting Self Care Week, a UK national initiative which seeks to support communities, families and generations to look after their own health better.

15 Nov 2016

UT Physicians expands Sickle Cell Center to accommodate growing number of patients

For people living with sickle cell disease, chronic pain becomes an all too familiar part of everyday life. The UT Physicians Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center is working to help change that.

15 Nov 2016

Identifying foods that trigger IBS: an interview with Dr Bill Chey

IBS is a common medical condition which is diagnosed in the presence of characteristic gastrointestinal symptoms including recurring bouts of abdominal pain and diarrhea and/or constipation. IBS patients also commonly report bloating and abdominal distension or swelling.

15 Nov 2016

Brain-machine interface training may be promising approach for treating phantom limb pain

Phantom limb pain is the pain experienced following loss of a limb, either from injury or amputation.

15 Nov 2016

PET/CT imaging can effectively measure coronary artery calcification for assessing heart attack risk

Many people who experience chest pain but don't have a heart attack breathe a big sigh of relief when a stress test comes back negative for blockages in their blood vessels.

15 Nov 2016

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Arthritis drug induces response and remission in patients with Crohn's disease, study finds

Growing understanding of neuroplasticity could drive development of new therapeutic interventions

NYU Langone-led study to examine longer-term use of suppressive antiviral medication to reduce shingles

Psoriatic arthritis patients experience multiple symptoms that can make diagnosis difficult, survey reveals

New study to explore ways of helping chronic pain patients get back to work

Novel discovery could provide diabetic patients with better and safer insulin injections

Doctor Developed creates new cream with natural ingredients for safe, effective eczema treatment

FDA approves new assay for diagnosis of IBD

GPs must be encouraged to play active role in palliative care

Medical cannabis may help treat mental health problems and opioid addiction

Tips and tricks to get children through pains of teething

New Stepped Care Model for Pain Management holds potential to improve chronic pain care

Study finds many parents agree to use of placebos in children

Long-term relationships may impact sexual functions of women

Study offers new insight into why some women have difficulty in falling pregnant

RB Knowledge for Health Survey reveals people want simpler health information for self care

UT Physicians expands Sickle Cell Center to accommodate growing number of patients

Identifying foods that trigger IBS: an interview with Dr Bill Chey

Brain-machine interface training may be promising approach for treating phantom limb pain

PET/CT imaging can effectively measure coronary artery calcification for assessing heart attack risk

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