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Greenwich Hospital's new radiation oncology therapy gives renewed hope to HRPC patients

At the end of July, Greenwich became the only hospital in New York City, Westchester and Fairfield counties to offer Xofigo, commonly referred to as Radium 223, a new radiation oncology therapy that is giving renewed hope to patients with stage 4 hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

6 Sep 2013

Black women tend to have more atypical symptoms of angina and risk of death than whites

Among a group of women with symptoms of angina who were tested for a suspected coronary blockage, nearly 3 times as many black women as white women died of heart disease.

6 Sep 2013

Osteoporosis drug could provide effective pain relief to patients with osteoarthritis

St George's, University of London research has found that a drug normally given to osteoporosis sufferers could provide effective pain relief to patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis.

6 Sep 2013

UCLA researchers explain Post-Diverticulitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome

UCLA researchers have described a new form of irritable bowel syndrome that occurs after an acute bout of diverticulitis, a finding that may help lead to better management of symptoms and relief for patients.

6 Sep 2013

Survey shows most Americans are not prepared to deal with dental emergency

Although 72 percent of Americans have fillings, caps or crowns, most are not prepared to deal with a dental emergency, according to a survey conducted by Majestic Drug Company, a leading provider of oral care products.

5 Sep 2013

Updated guidelines for management of acute pancreatitis

Updated guidelines on the management of acute pancreatitis, a condition that causes acute inflammation of the pancreas, appear in the September issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

5 Sep 2013

"Millions Suffer, Few Understand" encourages patients to talk openly about IC/BPS

This September, patients around the world will unite to share their personal stories and struggles with interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The 2013 theme, "Millions Suffer, Few Understand" encourages patients and providers to talk openly about this common yet often misunderstood pelvic pain condition.

5 Sep 2013

World Bank Group, IHME reports to help policymakers tackle health issues facing countries

In the Middle East and North Africa, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are causing a massive amount of premature death and disability. People in Latin America and the Caribbean are living longer on the whole, yet they face increasing threats from chronic diseases. Mortality has declined in many South Asian countries, yet the number of deaths by non-communicable diseases and self-harm has skyrocketed since 1990.

5 Sep 2013

New influenza vaccine delivered via microneedle avoids pain and side effects

Scientists have developed an influenza vaccine delivered via microneedle patch that provided 100 percent protection against a lethal influenza virus in mice more than one year after vaccination. They report their findings in the September 2013 issue of the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology.

5 Sep 2013

Problem gambling, substance abuse problems are correlated, finds new study

Problem gamblers are a hidden population among people with mental health or substance abuse issues who often don't get the treatment they need, a new study shows.

5 Sep 2013

PET imaging predicts favorable outcome after decompressive surgery in patients with cervical myelopathy

For patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy, imaging with 18F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET) could act as a marker for a potentially reversible phase of the disease in which substantial clinical improvement can be achieved.

5 Sep 2013

FDA grants Priority Review status to Takeda's investigational drug vedolizumab for ulcerative colitis

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has granted Priority Review status for the Biologics License Application for its new investigational drug vedolizumab for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.

5 Sep 2013

Neurodyn acquires all assets related to new drug candidate Memogain from Galantos Pharma

Neurodyn Inc. announced today that it has acquired from Galantos Pharma GmbH, Mainz, Germany all assets related to their Alzheimer's prescription drug candidate - Memogain. Memogain has completed an extensive preclinical development program and is ready to proceed into Phase 1 clinical trials in late 2013. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

5 Sep 2013

Indicators of poor preoperative health predict risk of major medical complications

For older adults undergoing surgery for spinal stenosis, some simple indicators of poor preoperative health predict a high risk of major medical complications, reports a study in the September 1 issue of Spine. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

4 Sep 2013

Endo, BDSI complete interim analyses of Phase III trials for BEMA Buprenorphine

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Endo Health Solutions Inc., and BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. announced today that the companies have completed interim analyses of both the opioid naive and opioid experienced Phase III trials for BEMA Buprenorphine.

4 Sep 2013

Free reference and lifestyle tool now available for people affected by paralysis

For the first time, individuals living with paralysis and their caregivers can access the comprehensive Paralysis Resource Guide digitally on their smartphone, Nook, iPad or Kindle. The third edition of this vital resource, compiled and distributed by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center, is a free reference and lifestyle tool for people affected by paralysis.

4 Sep 2013

Radiologists train military physicians to remove foreign bodies with ultrasound-guided techniques

William E. Shiels II, DO, chief of the Nationwide Children's Hospital Department of Radiology and president of Children's Radiological Institute, Inc., is leading a team of radiologists for the training of military physicians to remove shrapnel foreign bodies from warfighters with ultrasound-guided techniques that he originally developed, with subsequent improvements made by the full team of Nationwide Children's Hospital interventional radiologists.

4 Sep 2013

High sensitive troponin test may help doctors improve diagnosis in patients with heart attack

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today promising preliminary results from a study presented at the ESC Congress 2013, suggesting that its high sensitive troponin test may help doctors improve the diagnosis and prognosis of patients presenting with symptoms of a heart attack.

4 Sep 2013

Semi-automatic catheter insertion gun reduces pain in hospitalized children

Administering fluids to patients is carried out through intravenous (IV) catheters, inserting a needle in a vein in a common medical procedure. However, the motor coordination required to insert an IV catheter is very demanding, particularly in children and infants. This often causes pain, distress and frustration.

4 Sep 2013

UCLA researchers receives $13M Early Translational grants to advance innovative discoveries using stem cells

Four researchers from UCLA's Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have received Early Translational Research Awards totaling approximately $13 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the state's stem cell agency. The UCLA researchers received four of the 12 total awards; no other institution received more than one.

4 Sep 2013

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Latest Pain News and Research

Greenwich Hospital's new radiation oncology therapy gives renewed hope to HRPC patients

Black women tend to have more atypical symptoms of angina and risk of death than whites

Osteoporosis drug could provide effective pain relief to patients with osteoarthritis

UCLA researchers explain Post-Diverticulitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Survey shows most Americans are not prepared to deal with dental emergency

Updated guidelines for management of acute pancreatitis

"Millions Suffer, Few Understand" encourages patients to talk openly about IC/BPS

World Bank Group, IHME reports to help policymakers tackle health issues facing countries

New influenza vaccine delivered via microneedle avoids pain and side effects

Problem gambling, substance abuse problems are correlated, finds new study

PET imaging predicts favorable outcome after decompressive surgery in patients with cervical myelopathy

FDA grants Priority Review status to Takeda's investigational drug vedolizumab for ulcerative colitis

Neurodyn acquires all assets related to new drug candidate Memogain from Galantos Pharma

Indicators of poor preoperative health predict risk of major medical complications

Endo, BDSI complete interim analyses of Phase III trials for BEMA Buprenorphine

Free reference and lifestyle tool now available for people affected by paralysis

Radiologists train military physicians to remove foreign bodies with ultrasound-guided techniques

High sensitive troponin test may help doctors improve diagnosis in patients with heart attack

Semi-automatic catheter insertion gun reduces pain in hospitalized children

UCLA researchers receives $13M Early Translational grants to advance innovative discoveries using stem cells

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