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New study aims to reduce number of pediatric pharmaceutical poisoning

Pharmaceutical poisoning remains a common childhood injury, despite years of concerted prevention efforts, such as improved safe guards on packaging. Over half a million children are exposed to pharmaceuticals each year. A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics attempts to understand this growing problem to aid in the progress of reducing the number of childhood injuries due to pharmaceutical poisoning.

16 Sep 2011

St. Jude Medical to again participate in Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, is pleased to again participate in the Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session (APHRS), which is being held this year in conjunction with the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society (JHRS) and the Japanese Society of Electrocardiology (JSE) in Fukuoka, Japan.

16 Sep 2011

Viewing video affects preferences for treatment of low back pain

Viewing an evidence-based video provides support to patients with low back pain in making decisions about whether to undergo surgical versus non surgical treatment, reports a study in a recent issue of Spine.

16 Sep 2011

Probiotics appear to protect against upper respiratory tract infections

Taking probiotics seems to provide both children and adults with a mild degree of protection against many upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) including the common cold, according to a new systematic review. People who consume probiotics are also less likely to end up taking antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection, the review found.

16 Sep 2011

Experts urge women to recognize warning signs of ovarian cancer, receive appropriate screenings

Ovarian cancer is a rare but often deadly disease that can strike at any time in a woman's life. It affects one in 70 women and in the past was referred to as a silent killer, but researchers have found there are symptoms associated with ovarian cancer that can assist in early detection. Experts at Northwestern Memorial say the best defense is to make use of preventive methods, understand the risks and recognize potential warning signs of ovarian cancer.

16 Sep 2011

Diclofenac in nano-formulated doses provides effective pain relief

A novel formulation of diclofenac provides pain relief at lower-than-standard doses during a Phase II clinical study as reported today at the 2011 World Congress on Osteoarthritis.

16 Sep 2011

Hypnosis to tackle problems of chronic pain: International expert

A visiting international rehabilitation expert has called for Hypnotic Therapy to be considered a ‘mainstream’ treatment option in the management of chronic pain, potentially benefiting thousands of Australian pain sufferers.

15 Sep 2011

A good laugh truly the best medicine: Study

British researchers carried out experiments in which volunteers watched either comedy clips from Mr. Bean or Friends or non-humorous items such as golf or wildlife shows while their resistance to mild pain was monitored. Another test was conducted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where the volunteers watched either a stand-up comedy show or a theatrical drama.

15 Sep 2011

Loyola tests new pressure-sensing catheter to treat atrial fibrillation

Loyola University Medical Center is testing a high-tech catheter device that's intended to improve outcomes of patients treated for atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat.

15 Sep 2011

First Edition: September 15, 2011

In today's news, reports about what might be included in President Obama's detailed plan to tame the federal federal budget. Here's a hint: Social Security changes are unlikely, but what about Medicare?

15 Sep 2011

KAI enters KAI-4169 development and commercialization agreement with Ono

KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held drug discovery and development company, today announced the signing of an agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for the development and commercialization in Japan of KAI-4169, KAI's lead product candidate.

15 Sep 2011

Pfizer awards 2011 fellowship to UH Case Medical Center for pain medicine and epilepsy

University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center's Division of Pain Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology and the Epilepsy Center in the UH Neurological Institute have each received 2011 Medical & Academic Partnerships Fellowship Awards from Pfizer Inc.

15 Sep 2011

More than 25% of women experience chronic vulvar pain in the metro Detroit area

For more than 100,000 area women, chronic vulvar pain (pain at the opening to the vagina) is so severe it makes intercourse, and sometimes sitting for long periods of time, painful, if not impossible.

15 Sep 2011

Spanish research establishes factors associated with tiredness in breast cancer survivors

In Spain, 5-year survival following breast cancer diagnosis is more than 83%. Around 66% suffer fatigue following treatment. A Spanish research establishes the factors associated with tiredness in cancer survivors to improve their quality of life and rehabilitation.

15 Sep 2011

Encouraging results from Alexion's eculizumab Phase 2 study on generalized myasthenia gravis

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the Company's study of eculizumab in a small group of 14 patients with severe and refractory generalized myasthenia gravis, an ultra-rare and debilitating form of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), showed a strong disease improvement signal.

15 Sep 2011

P3 survey: 44% of U.S. patients receive inadequate relief of moderate-to-severe acute pain

A new survey shows almost half (44%) of U.S. patients in outpatient settings received potentially inadequate relief of moderate-to-severe acute pain.

15 Sep 2011

NEJM publishes data from Vertex INCIVEK Phase 3 study on genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published data from a Phase 3 study of INCIVEK (telaprevir) tablets in people with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C who were new to treatment.

15 Sep 2011

Zimmer receives clearance for pediatric use of Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has received an additional clearance for its proprietary Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System. A first for the United States, the system is now indicated for treatment of idiopathic and neuromuscular scoliosis in patients eight years of age or older. The Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System is used in conjunction with spinal fusion surgeries.

14 Sep 2011

Jefferson neurologist receives Harold G. Wolff Lecture Award for migraine headache model

Michael L. Oshinsky, Ph.D., assistant professor of Neurology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, and a member of the Jefferson Headache Center team, was recently named the 2011 Harold G. Wolff Lecture award recipient for creating a new animal model of migraine headache.

14 Sep 2011

Researchers identify abnormal hippocampal blood flow in veterans with Gulf War illness

Blood flow abnormalities found in the brains of veterans with Gulf War illness have persisted 20 years after the war, and in some cases have gotten worse, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

14 Sep 2011

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Latest Pain News and Research

New study aims to reduce number of pediatric pharmaceutical poisoning

St. Jude Medical to again participate in Asia-Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Session

Viewing video affects preferences for treatment of low back pain

Probiotics appear to protect against upper respiratory tract infections

Experts urge women to recognize warning signs of ovarian cancer, receive appropriate screenings

Diclofenac in nano-formulated doses provides effective pain relief

Hypnosis to tackle problems of chronic pain: International expert

A good laugh truly the best medicine: Study

Loyola tests new pressure-sensing catheter to treat atrial fibrillation

First Edition: September 15, 2011

KAI enters KAI-4169 development and commercialization agreement with Ono

Pfizer awards 2011 fellowship to UH Case Medical Center for pain medicine and epilepsy

More than 25% of women experience chronic vulvar pain in the metro Detroit area

Spanish research establishes factors associated with tiredness in breast cancer survivors

Encouraging results from Alexion's eculizumab Phase 2 study on generalized myasthenia gravis

P3 survey: 44% of U.S. patients receive inadequate relief of moderate-to-severe acute pain

NEJM publishes data from Vertex INCIVEK Phase 3 study on genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C

Zimmer receives clearance for pediatric use of Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System

Jefferson neurologist receives Harold G. Wolff Lecture Award for migraine headache model

Researchers identify abnormal hippocampal blood flow in veterans with Gulf War illness

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