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Binge drinking leads to higher number of deaths, continues to drain US economy

Excessive alcohol use continues to be a drain on the American economy, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Excessive drinking cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010, or $2.05 per drink, a significant increase from $223.5 billion, or $1.90 per drink, in 2006.

16 Oct 2015

Johns Hopkins members to be honored with American Academy of Nursing's Fellows recognition

Faculty members at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing will be honored in all three categories of the American Academy of Nursing's Fellows recognition. Sharon Kozachik, PhD, RN, and Jennifer Wenzel, PhD, RN, CCM, will be inducted as Fellows, Laura Gitlin, PhD, will be awarded an Honorary fellowship, and Fannie Gaston-Johansson, PhD, RN, FAAN, will be recognized as a Living Legend—the academy's highest distinction.

16 Oct 2015

Omeros launches OMIDRIAssure program to provide expanded patient access to Omidria

Omeros Corporation today announced that it has launched OMIDRIAssure, a comprehensive reimbursement services program to provide expanded access to Omidria® (phenylephrine and ketorolac injection) 1% / 0.3% for cataract surgery patients and reimbursement assistance for physicians and facilities.

15 Oct 2015

Discovery may pave way for addressing different forms of child abuse

Emotional abuse may be as harmful as physical abuse and neglect. This finding led by a team of researchers at McGill University complements previous imaging research showing that emotional and physical pain both activate the same parts of the brain.

15 Oct 2015

Nonmedical use of prescription opioids drops but overdose death rates rise in U.S.

From 2003 to 2013, the percentage of nonmedical use of prescription opioids decreased among adults in the U.S., while the prevalence of prescription opioid use disorders, frequency of use, and related deaths increased, according to a study in the October 13 issue of JAMA.

15 Oct 2015

BDSI announces FDA approval of BUNAVAIL sNDA for manufacturing specification change

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the company's Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for a manufacturing specification change for BUNAVAIL (buprenorphine and naloxone) buccal film (CIII).

15 Oct 2015

Computers can be as good as doctors and nurses in predicting patient discharges

A computer can do as good a job of predicting how many patients will be discharged from a hospital unit on a given day as doctors and nurses can, according to new research from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and Johns Hopkins University. In some cases, the computer does even better.

15 Oct 2015

Slater endoscopy launches ENSIZOR® endoscopic scissors for bariatric surgery market

Slater Endoscopy, LLC, a medical device company that develops and manufactures minimally invasive flexible endoscopic devices, announced today the launch of its ENSIZOR® Endoscopic Scissors with Patented Edge Flex™ Technology to meet the needs of the growing endoscopic surgery market.

15 Oct 2015

Bio-molecules present in human breast milk can help resolve inflammation, combat infection

Human breast milk, which provides essential nutrients and antibodies to newborns, has long been known to play an important role in infant development and the immune system. In a new study published in Mucosal Immunology, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital report that human breast milk serves as a reservoir for bio-molecules that help to resolve inflammation and combat infection.

15 Oct 2015

Commonwealth Lab expands access to new IBS test with national agreement with Quest

Commonwealth Laboratories, LLC ("Commonwealth") announced today that it has formed an agreement with Quest Diagnostics ("Quest") that will expand the availability of IBSchek™, a new laboratory developed blood test designed to help physicians quickly and reliably diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

From Quest Diagnostics 15 Oct 2015

Graft properties affect knee ligament surgery outcome more than surgical technique

In anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, graft stiffness and pre-strain play a more vital role than the choice of surgical technique, indicates a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The study developed a computational 3D model of the knee joint, which can be used in the prevention of osteoarthritis (OA), specifically OA resulting from trauma.

15 Oct 2015

The Medical Center of Plano Partners with BIND, Brain Injury Network of Dallas to support survivors of traumatic brain injuries

Supporting patients who have suffered a serious brain injury is the goal of a new partnership between The Medical Center of Plano and the Brain Injury Network of Dallas, also called BIND.

15 Oct 2015

ADMT announces filing of FDA 510(k) application for Angiodroid The CO2 Injector for Angiography

ADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc. has announced that a Premarket Notification 510(k) application has been filed with the US Food and Drug Administration for Angiodroid The CO2 Injector for Angiography (the "Angiodroid Injector") by Angiodroid America, Inc., a subsidiary of Angiodroid, Srl, in affiliation with Triotech Ventures and ADMT, as previously announced.

15 Oct 2015

Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly announce availability of Synjardy tablets in U.S. pharmacies

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company announced that Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin hydrochloride) tablets are now available by prescription in pharmacies across the United States.

14 Oct 2015

First-ever genomic study shows dengue may survive year-round in southern China

The first-ever comprehensive genomic analysis of the virus that causes dengue fever suggests that it may survive year-round in southern China.

14 Oct 2015

Early physical therapy provides only modest benefits for recent-onset low back pain

Early physical therapy for recent-onset low back pain resulted in statistically significant improvement in disability compared to usual care, but the improvement was modest and did not achieve a difference considered clinically important at the individual patient level, according to a study in the October 13 issue of JAMA.

14 Oct 2015

SonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 focused ultrasound system receives FDA approval for ablation of prostate tissue

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved SonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 focused ultrasound system for the ablation of prostate tissue. Focused ultrasound enables treatment of organ-confined prostate disease while preserving surrounding healthy tissue, without radiation or surgery.

14 Oct 2015

SMC approves Bayer's Xofigo for treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer in NHS Scotland

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has today announced that Xofigo has been accepted for use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of adult patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastases.

13 Oct 2015

Widespread frustration, dissatisfaction hamper progress for chronic pain sufferers, shows study

Health charity Pain Concern has revealed how widespread frustration and dissatisfaction is stopping people in severe pain getting the support they need from their GP.

13 Oct 2015

Language used in social media posts may have strong connection to individuals' health

Language used in everyday social media posts may have a strong connection to an individual's health, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

13 Oct 2015

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Latest Pain News and Research

Binge drinking leads to higher number of deaths, continues to drain US economy

Johns Hopkins members to be honored with American Academy of Nursing's Fellows recognition

Omeros launches OMIDRIAssure program to provide expanded patient access to Omidria

Discovery may pave way for addressing different forms of child abuse

Nonmedical use of prescription opioids drops but overdose death rates rise in U.S.

BDSI announces FDA approval of BUNAVAIL sNDA for manufacturing specification change

Computers can be as good as doctors and nurses in predicting patient discharges

Slater endoscopy launches ENSIZOR® endoscopic scissors for bariatric surgery market

Bio-molecules present in human breast milk can help resolve inflammation, combat infection

Commonwealth Lab expands access to new IBS test with national agreement with Quest

Graft properties affect knee ligament surgery outcome more than surgical technique

The Medical Center of Plano Partners with BIND, Brain Injury Network of Dallas to support survivors of traumatic brain injuries

ADMT announces filing of FDA 510(k) application for Angiodroid The CO2 Injector for Angiography

Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly announce availability of Synjardy tablets in U.S. pharmacies

First-ever genomic study shows dengue may survive year-round in southern China

Early physical therapy provides only modest benefits for recent-onset low back pain

SonaCare Medical's Sonablate 450 focused ultrasound system receives FDA approval for ablation of prostate tissue

SMC approves Bayer's Xofigo for treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer in NHS Scotland

Widespread frustration, dissatisfaction hamper progress for chronic pain sufferers, shows study

Language used in social media posts may have strong connection to individuals' health

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