Pain Management - Page 49

Pfizer's Lyrica shows no relief from post-traumatic nerve pain

November 25, 2015

Pfizer's Lyrica shows no relief from post-traumatic nerve pain

Pfizer Inc said its blockbuster pain drug, Lyrica, had failed to show benefit in patients suffering from a type of post-traumatic nerve pain, in a late-stage study.

Disabled Boston sportscaster files discrimination lawsuit against golf club

November 23, 2015

Disabled Boston sportscaster files discrimination lawsuit against golf club

Seventy-one-year-old Bob Lobel earned national fame for his 29-year run as a sportscaster on Boston’s WBZ-TV.

Music not just good for the soul, it's also good for the body

November 20, 2015

Music not just good for the soul, it's also good for the body

Music isn't just good for the soul, it's also good for helping the body heal after surgery, a research review suggests.

Europe could recommend second biosimilar arthritis drug this week

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.

FDA declines to expand approval of Pfizer arthritis drug

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.

Customized physical therapy may ease lower back pain

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.

Silicone breast implants still lack proof of safety

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.

22 strange ways the sun may affect your body

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.

Acupuncture and Alexander Technique may improve neck pain

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.

Sleep apnea tied to gout flares

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.