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Chronic Pain Patients at Higher Risk of Suicide
By Pat Anson, Editor The words are chilling, eye-opening and often a plea for help from people in pain: “My next option is suicide. I have no doubts if they don’t find an effective treatment soon [...]
Could Fibromyalgia Be Labeled a Psychiatric Illness?
By Celeste Cooper, RN May 12th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day – a day we try to educate and build awareness about a disease that affects over six million Americans and many more around the world. The [...]
Content Marketing: The Missing Piece
By Ed Coghlan Talk to the increasing number of marketing people who understand the importance of digital marketing and they’ll tell you one thing. Content is King. “Everyone understands that you need to have a digital [...]
Suspended Doctor Sues Neurosurgeons
By Pat Anson, Editor An anesthesiologist whose license was suspended by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners is suing a group of neurosurgeons for defamation, conspiracy, and interference with his medical practice, the National Pain [...]
Household Chemicals Increase Women’s Risk of Osteoarthritis
By Richard Lenti They’re found in hundreds of household items. From carpets and cookware to shower curtains and microwave popcorn bags, polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs) keep frying pans stick-free, waterproof rain gear and protect textiles from getting [...]
Brain Implants Relieve Neuropathic Pain
By Pat Anson, Editor A medical device implanted in the brain that is used to treated depression and Parkinson’s disease is also effective at treating neuropathic pain, according to a study in Neurosurgery, the official journal [...]
Researchers Want Painkiller Banned
By Pat Anson, Editor Researchers say one of the world’s most widely used pain relievers should be pulled from the market because it raises the risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems Diclofenac is [...]
Researchers Turn Off Ability to Feel Cold
By Richard Lenti Scientists have discovered a way to shut down the body’s ability to feel cold. It’s a breakthrough they say might one day lead to the development of more effective treatments in pain management. [...]
Do Health Apps Really Work?
By Elizabeth Magill In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers in Norway have found that smartphone applications can be effective in helping women manage chronic pain. “Web-based programs delivered via smartphones are increasingly [...]
How Chocolate Can Benefit Your Health
By Richard Lenti Giving the person you love chocolates for Valentine’s Day can be more than just a romantic gesture showing someone how much you care. It’s also a great way to let them know how [...]
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Marijuana’s Link to Schizophrenia Debated
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Antibiotics May Help Back Pain
Interesting read and look forward to further information, seems a very
Do Nutraceuticals Help Chronic Pain Sufferers?
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FDA Delays Approval of Suboxone Implant
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Do Nutraceuticals Help Chronic Pain Sufferers?
I agree with the comment regarding use of fish oil for OA, but would g