Archive for July, 2009

Blue dye in M&Ms may heal the spine

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The only side effect, researchers found, was that the mice also turned blue temporarily.

Forteo approved for drug-related osteoporosis

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the use of Forteo for use in people who have osteoporosis related to taking glucocorticoid medications.

Drugmakers pour $40 million into healthcare reform debate

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.

How to help a partner in chronic pain

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Researchers have found that in couples living with chronic pain, the person who isn’t dealing with pain may be invalidating the feelings of a person who is, and this can lead to less intimacy in the relationship.

Muscle rubs not always best for chronic pain

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

A review of studies on the effectiveness of muscle rubs has found that these topical treatments aren’t always the best choice for treating all types of pain.

Reid: No healthcare vote until after August recess

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama’s announced timetable for its vote.

Fractures heal more quickly with medication

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

A new study has found that bone fractures heal more quickly if patients are given an injection of thyroxine.

Hospitalization for osteoporosis has jumped 55 percent

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

The study also found that women in the Midwest suffered the most fractures, while women in the Western United States suffered the least.

Video: What does fibromyalgia feel like?

Monday, July 20th, 2009

In this video, a fibromyalgia patient talks about what it’s like to have this chronic pain condition.

Onsolis approved for severe cancer pain

Monday, July 20th, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new opioid painkiller called Onsolis for patients with severe cancer-related pain.