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FDA approves Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) for active psoriatic arthritis

UCB announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.

30 Sep 2013

Minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis: an interview with James Corbett, President & Chief Executive Officer of Vertos Medical

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a degenerative, age-related narrowing of the lower spinal canal that causes pressure on the nerves, leading to pain and reduced mobility. Symptoms include pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back, legs, or buttocks, which limits your ability to stand or walk.

30 Sep 2013

FDA expands Hizentra administration options for people with primary immunodeficiency

CSL Behring announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the administration options for Hizentra, Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human), 20% Liquid, to include dosing once every two weeks (biweekly) for people diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency.

28 Sep 2013

Undersize school chairs, low desks and overweight backpacks contribute to chronic back pain in adolescents

Undersize school chairs, low desks and overweight backpacks are contributing to chronic back pain in adolescents, according to a study from researchers in Portugal to be published in the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics.

23 Sep 2013

Research: Steroids in spinal shots may not provide relief from lower back pain

New research from Johns Hopkins suggests that it may not be the steroids in spinal shots that provide relief from lower back pain, but the mere introduction of any of a number of fluids, such as anesthetics and saline, to the space around the spinal cord.

18 Sep 2013

Brain's white matter may determine susceptibility to chronic pain

The structure of the brain may predict whether a person will suffer chronic low back pain, according to researchers who used brain scans. The results, published in the journal Pain, support the growing idea that the brain plays a critical role in chronic pain, a concept that may lead to changes in the way doctors treat patients.

18 Sep 2013

Abnormalities in brain axons predispose people to chronic back pain after injury

Abnormalities in the structure of the brain predispose people to develop chronic pain after a lower back injury, according to new Northwestern Medicine- research. The findings could lead to changes in the way physicians treat patients' pain.

18 Sep 2013

Women with acute coronary syndrome less likely to have chest pain than men

A higher proportion of women than men 55 years and younger did not have chest pain in acute coronary syndromes (ACS, such as heart attacks or unstable angina), although chest pain was the most common symptom for both sexes, according to a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

17 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

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

Urbanrehab Pte opens additional physiotherapy clinic

Urbanrehab Pte Ltd, a practice that provides physiotherapy in Singapore as well as a variety of other related services, has just announced the opening of an additional physiotherapy clinic.

31 Aug 2013

Mallinckrodt to present MNK-795 clinical data at PAINWeek 2013

Mallinckrodt announced today that the first clinical data on MNK-795 will be presented at PAINWeek 2013, to be held September 4-7 in Las Vegas. MNK-795 is an extended-release oral formulation of oxycodone and acetaminophen that has been studied in clinical trials for the management of moderate to severe acute pain where the use of an opioid analgesic is appropriate.

29 Aug 2013

Research shows high back pain intensity at onset may predict future pain and disability

Up to 70 percent of us will experience low back pain in our lifetimes and many will progress to long term, chronic low back pain. Research reported in The Journal of Pain shows that high pain intensity at onset is predictive of future pain and disability, even after five years.

20 Aug 2013

Regular exercise can lessen back pain and insomnia for pregnant women

It may not be enough for women to spend just 30 minutes a day on a treadmill or elliptical if they want to manage their weight during pregnancy. Regular exercise can help lessen back pain, increase energy levels and reduce insomnia for pregnant women.

20 Aug 2013

Doctors suggest guidelines to prevent injuries caused by backpacks in children

Most children and teenagers carry their schoolbooks and other supplies in backpacks during the school year. "When used correctly, backpacks are the most efficient way to carry a load and distribute the weight among some of the body's strongest muscles," says Eric Wall, MD, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.

17 Aug 2013

Study: Herniated discs result from avulsion of tissue, rather than rupture

Herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine most often result from avulsion (separation) of the tissue connection between the disc and spinal bone, rather than rupture of the disc itself, according to a study in Spine. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

16 Aug 2013

Researchers find recurrent genetic mutation linked to deadly thoracic aortic dissections

A multi-institutional team led by Dianna Milewicz, M.D., Ph.D., of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has found a recurrent genetic mutation that has been linked to deadly thoracic aortic dissections in family members as young as 17 years of age.

16 Aug 2013

New pain diary app CatchMyPain promises to put an end to chronic Pain

One out of five adults suffers from chronic pain and half of all patients have been suffering for at least seven years (median). Patients usually go through an odyssey of examinations and treatments while long term relief becomes a hope rather than an expectation.

14 Aug 2013

BackPainSchool.com gives visitors accurate knowledge of low back pain prevention

Based on the neuroscience of pain, BackPainSchool.com gives visitors an accurate, evidence-based understanding of the nature, treatment, and prevention of low back pain.

13 Aug 2013

Loyola establishes Mother's Pelvic Wellness Program in Chicago area

Loyola University Health System has established the first multidisciplinary program in the Chicago area to help women recover from pelvic floor disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth.

13 Aug 2013

Back Pain News and Research

Latest Back Pain News and Research

FDA approves Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) for active psoriatic arthritis

Minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis: an interview with James Corbett, President & Chief Executive Officer of Vertos Medical

FDA expands Hizentra administration options for people with primary immunodeficiency

Undersize school chairs, low desks and overweight backpacks contribute to chronic back pain in adolescents

Research: Steroids in spinal shots may not provide relief from lower back pain

Brain's white matter may determine susceptibility to chronic pain

Abnormalities in brain axons predispose people to chronic back pain after injury

Women with acute coronary syndrome less likely to have chest pain than men

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

Indicators of poor preoperative health predict risk of major medical complications

Urbanrehab Pte opens additional physiotherapy clinic

Mallinckrodt to present MNK-795 clinical data at PAINWeek 2013

Research shows high back pain intensity at onset may predict future pain and disability

Regular exercise can lessen back pain and insomnia for pregnant women

Doctors suggest guidelines to prevent injuries caused by backpacks in children

Study: Herniated discs result from avulsion of tissue, rather than rupture

Researchers find recurrent genetic mutation linked to deadly thoracic aortic dissections

New pain diary app CatchMyPain promises to put an end to chronic Pain

BackPainSchool.com gives visitors accurate knowledge of low back pain prevention

Loyola establishes Mother's Pelvic Wellness Program in Chicago area

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