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Study: 53% of parents/caregivers of youth baseball pitchers unaware of safe pitching practices

A new study presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that 53 percent of the parents/caregivers of youth baseball pitchers are unaware of safe pitching practices designed to prevent overuse injuries—common tears or damage, most often to the elbow (ulnar collateral ligament) or shoulder—which can cause pain, lost play time and, if not treated appropriately, arthritis, deformity and disability.

25 Mar 2015

DePuy Synthes Companies offers new software solutions to optimize care for orthopaedic patients

DePuy Synthes Companies is offering health care professionals a new way to track and analyze patient data in real-time and a new program to improve patients' experience with joint replacement surgery.

25 Mar 2015

TPU's submission of Docetaxel Injection Concentrate, Non-Alcohol Formula NDA acknowledged by FDA

Teikoku Pharma USA announced today that it has submitted a 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Docetaxel Injection Concentrate, Non-Alcohol Formula on February 26, 2015 and received an acknowledgment of the receipt from FDA.

25 Mar 2015

Pain diaries may affect recovery of patients suffering from chronic pain

For some people suffering from chronic pain, part of their daily routine is recording the extent of it in a pain diary. Often done at the request of their physician or therapist, patients may be asked to record how severe the pain is, how it affects daily activities and which treatments ease it or make it worse.

24 Mar 2015

New research shows spinal surgery improves sexual function, reduces low back pain

Chronic low back pain can limit everyday activities, including sex. New research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), found that 70 percent of patients consider sexual activity "relevant" to their life quality, and patients who receive surgical treatment for spinal spondylolisthesis (DS) and spinal stenosis (SS)--common degenerative conditions most often occurring in older adults--were twice as likely to report no pain during sex.

24 Mar 2015

Exercise and chronic fatigue syndrome: an interview with Professor Trudie Chalder

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterised primarily by fatigue but people often report muscle pain and sleep problems as well as concentration and memory problems. The symptoms affect people’s ability to carry out normal activities that healthy people take for granted. CFS can affect relationships, work and leisure activities.

24 Mar 2015

Research suggests genetic predisposition to spontaneous coronary artery disease

A Mayo Clinic study has identified a familial association in spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a type of heart attack that most commonly affects younger women, suggesting a genetic predisposition to the condition, researchers say.

24 Mar 2015

Maintaining heel-toe pattern while running barefoot may lead to frequent injuries in older athletes

In recent years there has been an explosion in barefoot running, as well as the purchase and use of "minimalist" running shoes that more closely resemble barefoot running by encouraging the balls of the feet, between the arch and toes, to hit the pavement first.

24 Mar 2015

Functional scores are higher in men before and after TKR surgery, shows study

While men and women have similar levels of improvement following total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, men have higher levels of function before and after TKR, according to new research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

24 Mar 2015

Previous joint pain, diabetes and overall health status may predict arthritis pain

Diabetes and previous joint pain, along with a patient's overall physical health status, may predict arthritis pain with nearly 100 percent accuracy, in new research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

24 Mar 2015

$Bisphosphonate treatment following distal radius fracture associated with atypical femur fractures$

Bisphosphonate treatment following distal radius fracture associated with atypical femur fractures

Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss affecting more than 44 million Americans and contributing to an estimated 2 million bone fractures each year.

24 Mar 2015

Most child pedestrian injuries occur near schools, bus stops, and in the spring months

New research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that most child pedestrian injuries involving a motor vehicle occurred while children were unsupervised, near schools and bus stops, and in the spring months during the afternoon and evening hours.

24 Mar 2015

Patients who undergo THR may safely drive by 2 weeks after surgery

Thanks to improved surgical, pain management and rehabilitation procedures, patients who undergo a total hip replacement (THR) may be able to safely drive as early as two weeks following surgery, according to new research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

24 Mar 2015

Glyxambi for Type 2 diabetes treatment now available by prescription across the U.S.

Glyxambi® (empagliflozin/linagliptin) tablets are now available by prescription in many leading chain and independent pharmacies across the U.S., including Walgreens and Rite Aid.

23 Mar 2015

Cipher to distribute Can-Fite’s CF101 for plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis treatment in Canada

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced it has licensed the Canadian distribution rights to CF101, a novel chemical entity being developed by Can-Fite Biopharma for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

23 Mar 2015

OrthoSensor raises $19 million in Series C Preferred Stock financing

OrthoSensor, Inc., the leader in Sensor-Assisted Surgery, announced today that it has raised $19 million in a private placement of Series C Preferred Stock. Bridger Healthcare, Ltd. and The Tullis Growth Fund, L.P. participated in the round. The proceeds will be used to drive the commercialization of VERASENSE, OrthoSensor's leading product, and expand product development activities.

23 Mar 2015

UM experts warn of serious risks associated with common IV devices

Every day, patients around the country get IV devices placed in their arms, to make it easier to receive medicines or have blood drawn over the course of days or weeks. But these PICC lines, as they're called, also raise the risk of potentially dangerous blood clots.

23 Mar 2015

AAPM announces 2015 Presidential Commendations for exceptional service in Pain Medicine

The American Academy of Pain Medicine is pleased to announce its 2015 Presidential Commendations for exceptional service to the Academy and/or the field of Pain Medicine.

23 Mar 2015

Study finds no statistical difference between CTA and functional stress tests

A new type of CT scan initially costs slightly less than the traditional stress test to diagnose blocked coronary arteries in patients with chest pain, but its lower cost did not translate into medical care savings over time, according to an analysis by Duke Medicine researchers.

23 Mar 2015

Anticoagulant drug bivalirudin shows mixed results in MATRIX trial

Patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing angioplasty who received the anticoagulant drug bivalirudin did not show significant improvements in either of two co-primary endpoints--a composite of rate of death, heart attack or stroke at 30 days, or a composite of those events plus major bleeding--as compared to patients receiving standard anticoagulation therapy, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session.

23 Mar 2015

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Latest Pain News and Research

Study: 53% of parents/caregivers of youth baseball pitchers unaware of safe pitching practices

DePuy Synthes Companies offers new software solutions to optimize care for orthopaedic patients

TPU's submission of Docetaxel Injection Concentrate, Non-Alcohol Formula NDA acknowledged by FDA

Pain diaries may affect recovery of patients suffering from chronic pain

New research shows spinal surgery improves sexual function, reduces low back pain

Exercise and chronic fatigue syndrome: an interview with Professor Trudie Chalder

Research suggests genetic predisposition to spontaneous coronary artery disease

Maintaining heel-toe pattern while running barefoot may lead to frequent injuries in older athletes

Functional scores are higher in men before and after TKR surgery, shows study

Previous joint pain, diabetes and overall health status may predict arthritis pain

Bisphosphonate treatment following distal radius fracture associated with atypical femur fractures

Most child pedestrian injuries occur near schools, bus stops, and in the spring months

Patients who undergo THR may safely drive by 2 weeks after surgery

Glyxambi for Type 2 diabetes treatment now available by prescription across the U.S.

Cipher to distribute Can-Fite’s CF101 for plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis treatment in Canada

OrthoSensor raises $19 million in Series C Preferred Stock financing

UM experts warn of serious risks associated with common IV devices

AAPM announces 2015 Presidential Commendations for exceptional service in Pain Medicine

Study finds no statistical difference between CTA and functional stress tests

Anticoagulant drug bivalirudin shows mixed results in MATRIX trial

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Pain News and Research

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Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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