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Magnetoencephalography can be used to control and train specific targeted brain regions

A new brain-imaging technique enables people to 'watch' their own brain activity in real time and to control or adjust function in pre-determined brain regions. The study from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, published in NeuroImage, is the first to demonstrate that magnetoencephalography can be used as a potential therapeutic tool to control and train specific targeted brain regions.

21 Jan 2014

Levels of depression and anxiety are higher in people with severe rheumatoid arthritis

Levels of depression and anxiety in people with severe rheumatoid arthritis are higher than previously reported, according to new research. As a result of their findings, a multi-centre team led by researchers at the Arthritis Research UK Centre for Genetics and Genomics at the University of Manchester, say that patients with severe active disease, who are waiting to go onto a biological therapy, should be routinely screened for depression by their doctors.

From The University of Manchester 21 Jan 2014

Alexion's Soliris gets FDA orphan drug designation for DGF prevention in renal transplant patients

Alexion Pharmaceuticals today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted an orphan drug designation to Soliris (eculizumab), a first-in-class terminal complement inhibitor, for the prevention of delayed graft function in renal transplant patients.

21 Jan 2014

BioLineRx gets approval to begin CE Mark registration trial of BL-5010P for skin lesion treatment

BioLineRx, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, in-licensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates, announced today that it has received approval from the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) to commence a pivotal, CE Mark registration trial for BL-5010P, for the non-surgical removal of benign skin lesions.

21 Jan 2014

European Commission approves ViiV Healthcare's Tivicay for treatment of HIV infected adults

ViiV Healthcare today announced that the European Commission has approved Tivicay (dolutegravir), an integrase inhibitor, for use in combination with other anti-retroviral medicinal products for the treatment of HIV infected adults and adolescents above 12 years of age.

21 Jan 2014

Tips to prevent winter sport injuries

The first snowfall can only mean a few things: skiing, snowboarding and sledding. But some of the best things about the falling temperatures can also be the most dangerous.

21 Jan 2014

Researchers find that uninsured patients are less likely to be transferred to another hospital

Uninsured patients with a variety of common medical diagnoses are significantly less likely to be transferred between hospitals for treatment, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in collaboration with researchers at the University of Iowa and University of Toronto.

20 Jan 2014

Queen's University Belfast scientists receive international recognition for research on microneedles

Scientists from Queen's University Belfast, whose research into microneedles is taking the pain out of injections, have received international recognition from one of the world's leading pharmaceutical science journals.

20 Jan 2014

Researchers conduct study to evaluate musculoskeletal pain outcomes after motor vehicle collision

A new study led by University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers is the first large prospective study to evaluate musculoskeletal pain outcomes after motor vehicle collision in the U.S.

20 Jan 2014

University of Huddersfield scientist awarded prestigious Clulow Award by British Pain Society

IN the UK alone, an estimated 7.8 million people have their lives blighted by chronic pain, and 44 per cent are failing to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Now, a University of Huddersfield scientist, backed by funding from the British Pain Society and crucial support from the National Institute of Health Research, is embarking on research which aims to help doctors diagnose and treat one of the least understood but most widespread sources of chronic suffering.

18 Jan 2014

$Japanese MHLW approves ADCETRIS for relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL and ALCL$

Japanese MHLW approves ADCETRIS for relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL and ALCL

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today announced that its collaborator, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, has received approval of ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the treatment of patients with CD30-positive relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

18 Jan 2014

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals' Iclusig now commercially available to patients in the U.S.

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the commercial availability of Iclusig (ponatinib) for adult patients with refractory chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia-chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the United States. ARIAD has begun shipping Iclusig to Biologics, Inc., its exclusive specialty pharmacy, which is now filling prescriptions from physicians and distributing the cancer medicine to patients.

18 Jan 2014

FDA approves New Drug Application for PENNSA 2%

Mallinckrodt today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the New Drug Application for PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 2% w/w. PENNSAID 2% is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for use in the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

17 Jan 2014

Patient's EMR coupled with pharmacist intervention improves preventative care of shingles

While people over the age of 60 account for more than half of all shingles cases, less than 15% get the vaccination that helps prevent the blistering skin rash, which can cause lingering nerve pain.

17 Jan 2014

Single stem cell injection after meniscus knee surgery may provide pain relief, aid in meniscus regrowth

A single stem cell injection following meniscus knee surgery may provide pain relief and aid in meniscus regrowth, according to a novel study appearing in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS).

17 Jan 2014

Vitamin D may be adjunct for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, say researchers

Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) typically have widespread chronic pain and fatigue. For those with low vitamin D levels, vitamin D supplements can reduce pain and may be a cost-effective alternative or adjunct to other treatment, say researchers in the January 2014 issue of PAIN-.

17 Jan 2014

Viewpoints: Mass. abortion debate comes down to 35 feet; Tampa mayor leads charge to get young people signed up for health care

The First Amendment protects the speech of short, elderly women and large and intimidating men equally, but you would be forgiven for thinking otherwise after oral arguments before the Supreme Court Wednesday morning.

17 Jan 2014

Heritage announces availability of Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the immediate availability of Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection in the 5mg/mL strength.

16 Jan 2014

RoundTable Healthcare Partners sells Aqua Pharmaceuticals Holdings for $402.6M to Almirall

RoundTable Healthcare Partners, an operating-oriented private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, announced today that it has completed the sale of Aqua Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. to Almirall S.A. for up to $402.6 million in cash

16 Jan 2014

Researchers develop "smart" hydrogel that can deliver medicine on demand

Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a "smart" hydrogel that can deliver medicine on demand, in response to mechanical force.

16 Jan 2014

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Magnetoencephalography can be used to control and train specific targeted brain regions

Levels of depression and anxiety are higher in people with severe rheumatoid arthritis

Alexion's Soliris gets FDA orphan drug designation for DGF prevention in renal transplant patients

BioLineRx gets approval to begin CE Mark registration trial of BL-5010P for skin lesion treatment

European Commission approves ViiV Healthcare's Tivicay for treatment of HIV infected adults

Tips to prevent winter sport injuries

Researchers find that uninsured patients are less likely to be transferred to another hospital

Queen's University Belfast scientists receive international recognition for research on microneedles

Researchers conduct study to evaluate musculoskeletal pain outcomes after motor vehicle collision

University of Huddersfield scientist awarded prestigious Clulow Award by British Pain Society

Japanese MHLW approves ADCETRIS for relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL and ALCL

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals' Iclusig now commercially available to patients in the U.S.

FDA approves New Drug Application for PENNSA 2%

Patient's EMR coupled with pharmacist intervention improves preventative care of shingles

Single stem cell injection after meniscus knee surgery may provide pain relief, aid in meniscus regrowth

Vitamin D may be adjunct for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, say researchers

Viewpoints: Mass. abortion debate comes down to 35 feet; Tampa mayor leads charge to get young people signed up for health care

Heritage announces availability of Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection

RoundTable Healthcare Partners sells Aqua Pharmaceuticals Holdings for $402.6M to Almirall

Researchers develop "smart" hydrogel that can deliver medicine on demand

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