Pain Management - Page 49

November 18, 2015

Europe could recommend second biosimilar arthritis drug this week

Europe could soon gain a second biosimilar antibody drug for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, with regulators due to decide by Friday whether to recommend South Korean company Samsung Bioepis's copy of Enbrel.

November 18, 2015

FDA declines to expand approval of Pfizer arthritis drug

U.S. health regulators declined to approve Pfizer Inc's oral rheumatoid arthritis drug Xeljanz to treat moderate to severe cases of the scaly skin condition plaque psoriasis, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.

November 12, 2015

Customized physical therapy may ease lower back pain

Customized physical therapy may provide more relief for lower back pain than general advice on the best ways to remain active, an Australian study suggests.

November 10, 2015

Silicone breast implants still lack proof of safety

Good evidence on the safety of silicone gel breast implants is still lacking almost 10 years after they were reintroduced to the U.S. market, researchers report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

November 7, 2015

22 strange ways the sun may affect your body

You know that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging, and that wearing sunscreen (year-round!) is an important way to protect yourself.

November 3, 2015

Acupuncture and Alexander Technique may improve neck pain

Acupuncture sessions and Alexander Technique lessons both seem to improve the symptoms of chronic neck pain after one year, according to a new study.

October 30, 2015

Sleep apnea tied to gout flares

Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study.

October 29, 2015

Breastfeeding pain linked to postpartum depression

Women who stop breastfeeding due to pain or difficulty getting babies to nurse may be more likely to develop postpartum depression than mothers who stop nursing for other reasons, a small U.K. study suggests.

October 29, 2015

5 common myths your doctor may believe

When you ask a doctor a question, you expect an answer backed by the latest science.

October 28, 2015

The truth behind 9 popular 'hangover cures'

If your famous last words—"just one more"—routinely turns into three or four, you might have already sought the help of one of the many so-called hangover cures currently on the market.