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Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Pneumonia in Older Adults
September 22, 2011 — Opioids -- a class of medicines commonly given for pain -- were associated with a higher risk of pneumonia in a study of 3,061 adults, aged 65 to 94. The study also found that benzodiazepines, which ... > full story -
Radiation Boost for Artificial Joints
September 22, 2011 — A blast of gamma radiation could toughen up plastic prosthetic joints to make them strong enough to last for years, according to ... > full story -
New Research Could Extend Life of Arthritic Joints
September 21, 2011 — A medication already approved to build bone mass in patients with osteoporosis also builds cartilage around joints and could potentially be re-purposed to treat millions of people suffering from ... > full story -
The 'Disinhibited' Brain: New Findings on CRPS -- A Disease Characterized by Severe Pain
September 21, 2011 — Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as Morbus Sudeck, is characterised by "disinhibition" of various sensory and motor areas in the brain. A multidisciplinary research group has now ... > full story -
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Common Stimulant May Speed Recovery from General Anesthesia
September 21, 2011 — Administration of the commonly used stimulant drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) was able to speed recovery from general anesthesia in animals, according to researchers. Their study is the first ... > full story -
Continued Treatment for Lupus May Boost Survival of Those Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease
September 20, 2011 — Researchers have shown that close supervision by rheumatologists and the use of immunosuppressant drugs improve the survival of lupus patients with end-stage kidney disease -- a finding that could ... > full story -
Back Pain? Patients Who Followed Recommendations to Move Despite Back Pain Fared Better Than Those That Rested in Small Study
September 20, 2011 — Patients with acute low back pain who were advised to stay active despite the pain fared better than those who were told to adjust their activity in line with their ... > full story -
Negative Emotions Influence Brain Activity During Anticipation and Experience of Pain
September 19, 2011 — Neuroticism -- the tendency to experience negative emotions -- significantly affects brain processing during pain, as well as during the anticipation of ... > full story -
When Ticks Transmit Dangerous Pathogens: Local Antibiotic Therapy Stops Lyme Disease
September 15, 2011 — Blood-sucking ticks are not just a nuisance, they can also transmit dangerous diseases. One of them is Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia, and requires a course of ... > full story -
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Depression and Pain Increase Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
September 15, 2011 — In Spain, 5-year survival following breast cancer diagnosis is more than 83%. Around 66% suffer fatigue following treatment. A Spanish research has established the factors associated with tiredness ... > full story
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