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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

Nuvo: FDA accepts to review New Drug Application for PENNSAID 2%

Nuvo Research Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and the development of its immune modulating drug candidate WF10 today announced that its U.S. licensee for PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% w/w and PENNSAID 2% (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 2% w/w, Mallinckrodt has advised that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing and review the New Drug Application for PENNSAID 2% submitted by Mallinckrodt on August 7, 2013.

22 Aug 2013

Study looks at cost benefits of knee replacement surgery relative to societal, economic savings

The full impact of knee replacement surgery on both patients' lives and on society includes significant overall cost savings, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

22 Aug 2013

Lateral wedge insoles are not effective in reducing knee pain in osteoarthritis patients

Although a pooling of data from 12 studies showed a statistically significant association between use of lateral wedge insoles and lower pain in medial knee osteoarthritis, among trials comparing wedge insoles with neutral insoles, there was no significant or clinically important association between use of wedge insoles and reduction in knee pain, according to a study in the August 21 issue of JAMA.

21 Aug 2013

Calcium and vitamin D supplements have no effect on joint symptoms in postmenopausal women

A team of investigators systematically analyzed the effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms in a rigorous and controlled study of postmenopausal women. They found that supplementation did not reduce the severity of joint symptoms reported by the participants.

17 Aug 2013

Patient's chronic pain affects spouse's emotional well-being and marital satisfaction

Research suggests that a patient's chronic pain affects a spouse's emotional well-being and marital satisfaction. In a novel study of behavioral health outcomes published in the journal PAIN, researchers examined the effects of patients' daily knee osteoarthritis pain on their spouses' nightly sleep.

16 Aug 2013

Joint symptoms in postmenopausal women not reduced by calcium and vitamin D supplements

A team of investigators systematically analyzed the effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms in a rigorous and controlled study of postmenopausal women.

16 Aug 2013

Osteoarthritis research: an interview with Dr Deborah Mason, Cardiff University

Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting about 8 million people in the UK. The elderly are particularly susceptible, with up to 45% of people over 65 years, having the disease.

14 Aug 2013

Severe arthritis pain treatments: an interview with Professor Walsh, University of Nottingham and Professor Wood, UCL

Pain is defined by the sufferer’s experience. Pain may be severe because it is intense, frequent or sustained, and because it is distressing. The severity of pain is not simply due to what is going on in the joint, but is also affected by how the body processes the pain signals, and the context in which it is experienced.

31 Jul 2013

Nektar completes enrollment in NKTR-102 BEACON trial in patients with metastatic breast cancer

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR) today announced that enrollment is complete in the pivotal clinical study of etirinotecan pegol (NKTR-102) in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

31 Jul 2013

Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome

Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome, a complicated pain disorder that often is difficult to diagnose.

24 Jul 2013

Imprimis to begin IRB-approved Impracor Phase III trial for acute pain associated with OA of the knee

Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which is focused on the commercialization of compounded drug formulations utilizing the FDA 505(b)(2) development pathway, today announced it has received IRB approval for its Phase III clinical trial protocol of its lead product candidate, Impracor.

23 Jul 2013

Cell therapies may stop or reverse pain and disability of degenerative disc disease

Cell therapies may stop or reverse the pain and disability of degenerative disc disease and the loss of material between vertebrae, according to Duke University scientists.

17 Jul 2013

NovoStitch suture passer now available for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures

Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc. today announced commercial availability of the company's NovoStitch suture passer in the United States. The company's device enables surgeons to place stitches in tight joint compartments, including those in knees, hips and shoulders, during minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures.

16 Jul 2013

UAB researchers study link between sleep and pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham want to know more about the relationship between sleep and pain.

16 Jul 2013

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery.

15 Jul 2013

Urocortin molecule protects cells from osteoarthritis, say researchers

UK scientists have found a naturally occurring molecule in the body which may have important consequences for treating osteoarthritis. Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Westminster have found that the molecule, known as Urocortin, protects cells in the joints from being destroyed.

From The University of Manchester 12 Jul 2013

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will present ten research awards and seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 11-14 in Chicago, IL.

10 Jul 2013

Stem cells in the aesthetic industry: an interview with Dr. Norma Kassardjian

Stem Cells are special “master” cells in your body. Stem cells are the building blocks that can replicate into other kinds of cells like blood cells, heart, muscle, blood vessels and cartilage.

9 Jul 2013

Providers search for new tests, smartphone apps to diagnose and treat mental illness

Health care providers are trying to find tests and create new smartphone and tablet apps to better diagnose and treat mental illness.

9 Jul 2013

Osteoarthritis News and Research

Latest Osteoarthritis News and Research

Mallinckrodt to present MNK-795 clinical data at PAINWeek 2013

Nuvo: FDA accepts to review New Drug Application for PENNSAID 2%

Study looks at cost benefits of knee replacement surgery relative to societal, economic savings

Lateral wedge insoles are not effective in reducing knee pain in osteoarthritis patients

Calcium and vitamin D supplements have no effect on joint symptoms in postmenopausal women

Patient's chronic pain affects spouse's emotional well-being and marital satisfaction

Joint symptoms in postmenopausal women not reduced by calcium and vitamin D supplements

Osteoarthritis research: an interview with Dr Deborah Mason, Cardiff University

Severe arthritis pain treatments: an interview with Professor Walsh, University of Nottingham and Professor Wood, UCL

Nektar completes enrollment in NKTR-102 BEACON trial in patients with metastatic breast cancer

Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome

Imprimis to begin IRB-approved Impracor Phase III trial for acute pain associated with OA of the knee

Cell therapies may stop or reverse pain and disability of degenerative disc disease

NovoStitch suture passer now available for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures

UAB researchers study link between sleep and pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

Urocortin molecule protects cells from osteoarthritis, say researchers

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

Stem cells in the aesthetic industry: an interview with Dr. Norma Kassardjian

Providers search for new tests, smartphone apps to diagnose and treat mental illness

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