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Chronic pain harms the brain
People with unrelenting pain don't only suffer from the non-stop sensation of throbbing pain. They also have trouble sleeping, are often depressed, anxious and even have difficulty making simple decisions. view more (2008-02-06)
Chronic back pain linked to changes in the brain
A German research team using a specialized imaging technique revealed that individuals suffering from chronic low back pain also had microstructural changes in their brains. view more (2006-11-29)
Pain thresholds linked to inflammation and sleep problems in arthritis patients
Despite recent advances in anti-inflammatory therapy, many rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients continue to suffer from pain. view more (2009-10-29)
Chronic ankle pain may be more than just a sprain
Ankle sprains are a common injury after a fall, sudden twist or blow to the ankle joint. Approximately 40 percent of those who suffer an ankle sprain will experience chronic ankle pain, even after being treated for their initial injury. view more (2009-05-01)
Chronic pain hurts both workers and employers, says FSU professor
Chronic pain, which is any physical discomfort lasting for at least six months, affects up to 50 million Americans, most of whom work full time. view more (2006-04-12)
Chronic pain hurts both workers and employers, says FSU professor
Chronic pain, which is any physical discomfort lasting for at least six months, affects up to 50 million Americans, most of whom work full time. view more (2006-04-12)
UI study finds biological link between pain and fatigue
A recent University of Iowa study reveals a biological link between pain and fatigue and may help explain why more women than men are diagnosed with chronic pain and fatigue conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. view more (2008-04-08)
Getting Relief from Pain Can Be Shocking
People suffering from chronic pain caused by a nerve injury are experiencing relief through the use of electrical stimulation of the spinal cord. The journal Neuromodulation, published by Blackwell on behalf of the International Neuromodulation Society and the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, just released findings from a... view more... (2004-07-26)
Treatment for men's pelvic pain found ineffective
A commonly prescribed drug for men suffering from a painful pelvic condition failed to significantly reduce patients' symptoms in an international study led by Queen's University professor and urologist at Kingston General Hospital, Curtis Nickel. view more (2008-12-19)
More Than a Pill: Complementary Medicine Can Help with Chronic Pain
Mr. Jones has chronic back pain. He cannot sleep, bend or stand for long periods of time because of the pain. He cannot lose weight because the pain keeps him from exercising. Jones is a case study in a publication by a University of Missouri-Columbia occupational therapy professor to show that chronic pain can be treated by more than just a pill. view more (2007-10-10)
New self-management program offers significant benefits for arthritis patients with chronic pain
A new two week programme significantly reduces healthcare visits, pain scores and health distress in arthritis patients with chronic pain. Results were comparable to existing six week self-management programmes and the benefits of the programme were sustained for six months with improvements continuing up to a year later, according to researchers. view more (2008-06-13)
Pain patients at risk for sleep apnea
Opioid-based pain medications may cause sleep apnea, according to an article in the September issue of Pain Medicine, the journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. view more (2007-09-07)
How effective are opioids in chronic pain relief?
Fentanyl skin patches achieve better pain relief and an enhanced quality of life than sustained release oral morphine, say patients with chronic non-cancer pain in a study in this week's BMJ. Patients with chronic non-cancer pain, requiring continuous treatment with potent opioids, were randomly assigned to two groups to assess their treatment... view more... (2001-05-09)
Risk factors linked to pain after breast cancer surgery
A woman's young age, extensive surgery, and whether she suffered severe, post-operative pain are risk factors for developing chronic pain after breast cancer surgery. view more (2006-09-25)
A pain in the neck to get acupuncture focus
Does acupuncture provide a genuine and medically-proven treatment for long-term neck pain? A team of researchers from the University of Southampton hope to carry out the first ever large-scale, comprehensive and rigorous study into the use of acupuncture to treat this condition. view more (1998-09-04)
Medium-firm Mattresses Best For Low Back Pain (pp 1594, 1599)
The popular belief that firm mattresses are best for people with low back pain is challenged by the results of a randomised trial in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Mattresses of medium firmness were found to be more effective than firm mattresses in alleviating symptoms of back pain. Evidence surrounding the optimum firmness of bed mattresses is... view more... (2003-11-12)
Women with migraines more likely to have depression
Women with chronic headache, especially migraines, are more likely to be depressed, feel tired, and have a host of other severe physical symptoms. view more (2007-01-09)
Heart study shows many suffer poor quality of life
The world's largest quality of life study of chronic angina patients attending general practice clinics has revealed that almost one in three experience frequent chest pain, which affects their daily life. view more (2009-09-15)
Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status
Mayo Clinic research shows a correlation between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain. view more (2009-03-23)
Daily Hassles Are Reported More Frequently In Chronic Fatigue Patients
A report published by a group of Dutch investigators of the University of Lenven and Tilburg suggests a role of stress in chronic fatigue syndrome. This study aimed at providing insight in the frequency, emotional impact and nature of daily hassles, experienced by patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and/or fibromyalgia (FM),... view more... (2002-08-05)
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