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Metrifonate and praziquantel for urinary schistosomiasis

In 2000 the World Health Organization (WHO) stopped recommending metrifonate for treating urinary schistosomiasis because the drug did not appear to be as effective as the treatment of choice, praziquantel.

16 Jul 2008

After ankle surgery: mobilise with care

People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed to let them exercise the ankle, than if their foot is placed in an immobilising plaster cast. If the fracture is stable, then encouraging them to walk soon after surgery is also beneficial.

16 Jul 2008

Foot orthoses reduce foot pain caused by arthritis

Custom-made insoles known as foot orthoses can reduce foot pain caused by arthritis, overly prominent big toe joints and highly arched feet, a new systematic review shows.

16 Jul 2008

New understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation in patients with sickle cell disease

Although sickle cell disease is a single-gene disorder, its symptoms are highly variable. In a study published online July 14 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists at Children's Hospital Boston and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), in collaboration with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, report five gene variants that could potentially be helpful in predicting sickle cell disease severity, perhaps even leading to better treatment approaches in the future.

15 Jul 2008

New ways of exploiting medicinal uses of cannabis

Research exploring new ways of exploiting the full medicinal uses of cannabis while avoiding unwanted side-effects will be presented to pharmacologists Tuesday, 15 July by leading scientists attending the Federation of European Pharmacological Societies Congress, EPHAR 2008.

From The University of Manchester 15 Jul 2008

Hip or knee replacement surgery may improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older adults

Older adults who have hip or knee replacement surgery for severe osteoarthritis may take several weeks to recover but appear to have excellent long-term outcomes, according to a report in the July 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

14 Jul 2008

Nuclear stress test detects problems in left ventricle

A less invasive test commonly used to diagnose coronary disease also may be used to detect one of the leading causes of heart failure, say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia.

14 Jul 2008

Susceptibility to pain is affected by premature birth and also genetics

Scientists in US and UK laboratories have made key discoveries into the elusive nature of pain in children and adults. The results, presented at the Forum of European Neurosciences Monday will help guide the future management and treatment of pain.

14 Jul 2008

UT Southwestern launches study of surgical option for treating diabetic and other neuropathies

UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons and specialists in diabetes, neurology, pain management and rehabilitation are launching a cutting-edge study of peripheral nerve surgery to alleviate long-standing pain and numbness in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

10 Jul 2008

Back pain recovery slower than common belief suggests

A study by Australian researchers has found that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought and is even slower for those with an injury which warrants compensation.

9 Jul 2008

Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium drug combo taken early relieves migraine symptoms

A combination drug taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms, according to research published in the July 8, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 Jul 2008

93-year old man with life threatening aneurysm treated using new fenestrated endograft stent

In a New York City metro-area first, a 93-year-old Bronx man underwent implantation of a new stent graft at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the only center on the Eastern Seaboard with access to this investigational device. The new stent graft was implanted under an FDA-approved clinical trial protocol.

7 Jul 2008

Mothers and fathers of twins report more mental health symptoms than parents of singletons

Mothers and fathers of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) suffer more mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later than do parents of singleton babies, according to research presented to the 24th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Barcelona today (Monday).

7 Jul 2008

Safer, more effective stents will be available next week for patients with clogged arteries

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will be one of the first medical centers in the region to begin using a new generation of drug-coated stents next week following a major study and the Food and Drug Administration's approval of their use.

3 Jul 2008

Genetic link between Crohn's and asthma discovered

Research into the genetic causes of Crohn's disease has revealed that the gene ORMDL3, known to be a risk factor for childhood asthma, is also associated with Crohn's disease, and in the process links between the condition and other diseases have been found.

2 Jul 2008

Significant gender differences in heart disease

Women may respond less favorably than men to cardiovascular disease (CV) drug-treatments for enlarged heart, according to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center physician-scientists

1 Jul 2008

Symptom screening plus a simple blood test equals a 20 percent jump in early detection of ovarian cancer

Women's reports of persistent, recent-onset symptoms linked to ovarian cancer - abdominal or pelvic pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly and abdominal bloating - when combined with the CA125 blood test may improve the early detection of ovarian cancer by 20 percent, according to new findings by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center published online today in CANCER.

1 Jul 2008

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Latest Pain News and Research

Metrifonate and praziquantel for urinary schistosomiasis

After ankle surgery: mobilise with care

Foot orthoses reduce foot pain caused by arthritis

New understanding of fetal hemoglobin regulation in patients with sickle cell disease

New ways of exploiting medicinal uses of cannabis

Hip or knee replacement surgery may improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older adults

Nuclear stress test detects problems in left ventricle

Susceptibility to pain is affected by premature birth and also genetics

UT Southwestern launches study of surgical option for treating diabetic and other neuropathies

Back pain recovery slower than common belief suggests

Sumatriptan/naproxen sodium drug combo taken early relieves migraine symptoms

93-year old man with life threatening aneurysm treated using new fenestrated endograft stent

Mothers and fathers of twins report more mental health symptoms than parents of singletons

Safer, more effective stents will be available next week for patients with clogged arteries

Genetic link between Crohn's and asthma discovered

Significant gender differences in heart disease

Symptom screening plus a simple blood test equals a 20 percent jump in early detection of ovarian cancer

Fatty liver disease may raise heart disease risk in overweight, obese kids

Hand-held magnetic pulse device relieves migraines

A spoonful of sugar helps manage pain in newborns undergoing painful medical procedures

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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