Leg pain refers to any kind of pain that occurs between the heels and the pelvis. There are many reasons for leg pain, and not all of them are caused by a problem that originates in the leg; some injuries or spinal problems can cause aches and pains in the leg(s). Leg pain can be [...]
La somministrazione di ketorolac durante interventi di raschiamento per interruzione della gravidanza, non è efficace nella riduzione del dolore nel post-operatorio. La notizia arriva da un gruppo di ricercatori guidati dal Prof. Roche, ha pubblicato sulla rivista Contraception uno studio condotto al fine di valutare l’effetto dell’applicazione di tale farmaco nel dolore associato ad aborto [...]
Pain 2011; 152: 2690-700 Introduction Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful condition affecting one or more extremities of the body, marked by a wide variety of symptoms and signs that are often difficult to manage because the pathophysiology is incompletely understood. A recent study showed the presence of autoantibodies against differentiated autonomic neurones [...]
Management of Substance Use Disorder THE TREATMENT OF SYMPTOMATIC OSTEOPOROTIC SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURES Management of Asthma (Adult and Pediatric)
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (10/2010): Work-Related Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: Diagnosis and Treatment
Glucosamine and/or chondroitin may not be helpful for patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, according to the results of a network meta-analysis reported in the September 17 issue of the BMJ.
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Articolo tratto da Medscape. Welcome and Overview Evidence-Based Evaluation of Patients With Low Back Pain Treatment of Low Back Pain_ Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Options Current Understanding of the Prevention of Chronicity of Low Back Pain Question and Answer Session
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To estimate the occurrence and type of adverse effects after application of an extra-articular (soft tissue) corticosteroid injection: Adverse effects of extra-articular corticosteroid injections: a systematic review
The concept of nonrestorative sleep (NRS) is based on the restorative theory, which considers brain activity during sleep as essential for the restoration of body and mind functioning.[1] Abnormal sleep restoration results in feelings of tiredness, sluggishness, or fatigue, which are often associated with NRS, particularly when such feelings cannot be explained by insufficient sleep [...]
Migraine, particularly migraine with aura, is associated with an increased risk for death from cardiovascular disease and hemorrhagic stroke, according to the findings of 2 large prospective cohort studies. But, the researchers emphasize, the individual risk for those with migraine is low. The reports, which add more weight to previous data suggesting this link, were [...]
Interventional Spine®, Inc. Announces The Completion Of Another Successful Cervical Surgery, With Its PERPOS® Percutaneous Cervical System Interventional Spine, Inc. announced the completion of another successful surgery with the unique PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System for the treatment of neck pain. To the Company’s knowledge, the PERPOS Percutaneous Cervical System is the only product that can [...]
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and elsewhere have succeeded in identifying for the first time a gene associated with susceptibility to chronic pain caused by nerve injury in humans, signalling a significant step toward better understanding and treating of the condition. Leggi l’articolo intero.
Nautilus Neurosciences, Inc., a neurology-focused specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in New Jersey, announced that CAMBIA(TM) (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) is now available in the United States for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. CAMBIA was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2009. Leggi l’articolo intero.
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is fairly common, especially among young athletes. While it can often be corrected through surgery, the injury can lead to increased risk of developing degenerative joint diseases, including osteoarthritis (OA). The problem is that fluid in the knee joint, which lubricates the cartilage, is impacted by the [...]
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La costipazione indotta dal consumo di oppioidi (OIC) può essere contrastata con successo, e con un buon profilo di tollerabilità, ricorrendo alla somministrazione di prucalopride.
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