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$Undiagnosed vertebral fractures linked to back pain, limited physical activity in older men$

Undiagnosed vertebral fractures linked to back pain, limited physical activity in older men

Fewer than a quarter of new vertebral fractures are clinically diagnosed, yet they often cause symptoms. In a study of older men in the general population now published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, clinically undiagnosed vertebral fractures that were evident on x-rays were associated with higher likelihood of back pain and limited physical activity.

11 Sep 2017

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

A task force consisting of researchers from around the world and led by a scientist at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto has released a set of recommendations that advise against the use of brain imaging as a test for chronic pain.

8 Sep 2017

Neuroscientists discover new signaling pathway that could be good drug target to fight chronic pain

Researchers have discovered a new pain-signaling pathway in nerve cells that eventually could make a good target for new drugs to fight chronic pain.

8 Sep 2017

CWRU professor wins $3.9 million NIH grant to identify countermeasures against chemical hazards

Kurt Lu, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has received a five year, $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand countermeasures against chemical threats, including mustard gas and mustard-related compounds.

7 Sep 2017

Seeing the full picture, real-time analysis of live-cells

Every cell is a miniature factory taking in raw material (extracellular signals) and processing it to produce something (a biological response). But unlike a factory that can be easily tweaked to run at steady-state and look the same from day to day, cells are dynamic.

From Sartorius 7 Sep 2017

National Poll on Healthy Aging: Many middle-aged Americans face lot of dental health problems

The dental health of middle-aged Americans faces a lot of problems right now, and an uncertain future to come, according to new results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.

7 Sep 2017

5.4 million Americans age 60 or older are food insecure, shows new report

Hunger does not respect age. A recent report comparing data from 2007 to 2015 finds 5.4 million people age 60 or older in the U.S., or 8.1 percent, are food insecure.

7 Sep 2017

Shedding new light on hospice care: No need to wait for the ‘brink of death’

A few weeks ago, Kathy Brandt's 86-year-old mother was hospitalized in Florida after a fall. After rushing to her side, Brandt asked for a consult with a palliative care nurse.

7 Sep 2017

Study supports nurses as key contributors to hospital patients' satisfaction with pain control

Hospital patients' satisfaction with pain management is linked to nurse staffing, according to an article authored by nurse researchers from the Connell School of Nursing at Boston College and published in the journal Pain Management Nursing.

7 Sep 2017

Study explores employee perceptions of prolonged sitting risks in workplace

It is estimated that employees spend more than half their day sitting down. A recent study has found that this could lead to serious health problems such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

7 Sep 2017

Art courses improve observational recognition skills among medical students

Observation skills are an essential component of any medical education, aiding doctors during patient exams and in making medical diagnoses, yet several studies have indicated inadequacies in this area among medical trainees and practicing physicians.

6 Sep 2017

Sodium channels play important role in keeping tiny lung capillaries from leaking, worsening pneumonia

Sodium channels in the cells that line the tiny capillaries in our lungs play an important role in keeping those capillaries from leaking and potentially worsening conditions like pneumonia, scientists report.

6 Sep 2017

New guidelines explain how to reduce delays in endometriosis diagnosis

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released guidelines aimed to raise awareness amongst healthcare professionals about delayed diagnosis being a significant problem for women who have endometriosis.

6 Sep 2017

Researchers find mechanism that explains differences in skin’s responsiveness to heat, mechanical stimuli

Researchers at the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) have identified a novel molecular mechanism which explains why dark-skinned and light-skinned people respond differently to heat and mechanical stimulation.

6 Sep 2017

Integra makes multichannel pipetting quicker and easier than ever before

INTEGRA is making multichannel pipetting quicker and easier than ever before. The company’s extensive range of manual and electronic handheld pipettes – combined with the revolutionary GripTips system – is helping take the ‘pain’ out of multichannel pipetting, boosting productivity and ensuring happy, healthy staff.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 6 Sep 2017

Existing antidepressant drug could slow progression of Parkinson’s

Michigan State University scientists now have early proof that an antidepressant drug that's been around for more than 50 years could slow the progression of Parkinson's.

6 Sep 2017

Researchers discover anatomical variations in neck musculature linked to nTOS symptoms

Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a common neurologic syndrome resulting in pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the arm, forearm, and hand. This condition affects 0.3-8.0% of the U.S. population, and is generally caused by impingement of nerves traveling from the brachial plexus in the neck, through a region referred to as the thoracic outlet.

5 Sep 2017

Zika virus found to specifically kill glioblastoma brain cancer cells

According to a latest study supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a part of the National Institutes of Health, the deadly Zika virus could be used to kill a specific type of brain cancer cells and sparing the neighbouring healthy brain cells. Although experimental in stage, this finding has wide implications for those suffering from these cancers.

5 Sep 2017

Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

Chronic pain negatively impacts a person's quality of life. Often, over the counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are ineffective in alleviating chronic pain. In these instances, a surprising choice is often a drug used to treat an entirely different condition - depression.

5 Sep 2017

Mild pain killer blocks action of key protein required for hearing

A Rice University study has found that the aspirin-like drug diflunisal blocks the action of prestin, a key protein that is required for hearing.

5 Sep 2017

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Latest Pain News and Research

Undiagnosed vertebral fractures linked to back pain, limited physical activity in older men

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

Neuroscientists discover new signaling pathway that could be good drug target to fight chronic pain

CWRU professor wins $3.9 million NIH grant to identify countermeasures against chemical hazards

Seeing the full picture, real-time analysis of live-cells

National Poll on Healthy Aging: Many middle-aged Americans face lot of dental health problems

5.4 million Americans age 60 or older are food insecure, shows new report

Shedding new light on hospice care: No need to wait for the ‘brink of death’

Study supports nurses as key contributors to hospital patients' satisfaction with pain control

Study explores employee perceptions of prolonged sitting risks in workplace

Art courses improve observational recognition skills among medical students

Sodium channels play important role in keeping tiny lung capillaries from leaking, worsening pneumonia

New guidelines explain how to reduce delays in endometriosis diagnosis

Researchers find mechanism that explains differences in skin’s responsiveness to heat, mechanical stimuli

Integra makes multichannel pipetting quicker and easier than ever before

Existing antidepressant drug could slow progression of Parkinson’s

Researchers discover anatomical variations in neck musculature linked to nTOS symptoms

Zika virus found to specifically kill glioblastoma brain cancer cells

Antidepressants used for chronic pain relief come with significant side effects

Mild pain killer blocks action of key protein required for hearing

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