A study by UA researchers revealed that rats with neuropathic pain that were bathed in green LED showed more tolerance for thermal and tactile stimulus. A clinical trial involving people suffering from fibromyalgia is underway. It wasn't ...
Tags: LED, green light
My name is Rick and I can't sit still. Some say that’s a problem. I actually take great pride in it. From marathons to triathlons to waking up on a Saturday morning and riding my bike as far as my legs can take me – I’m ...
A blue glowing device the size of a peppercorn can activate neurons of the brain, spinal cord or limbs in mice and is powered wirelessly using the mouse's own body to transfer energy. Developed by a Stanford Bio-X team, the device is the ...
Tags: blue LED, wireless control, mouse
The EnterMedics Maestro Rechargeable System weight loss treatment device is effective although scientists are unclear why. The FDA has approved the first weight-loss device since 2007, giving obese adults an alternative to dieting and ...
A spinal stimulator from Medtronic designed for chronic pain management helped four patients with paralyzed lower limbs to regain some control over their legs. In four men who had been paralyzed from the waist down, the RestoreAdvanced ...
A new study in General Hospital Psychiatry finds patients visiting the hospital for a variety of ailments can be easily screened for depression and anxiety as they wait for care, information that can then be sent immediately to their doctor ...
Tags: Waiting room time, Depression, Anxiety
ZetrOZ has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the marketing of its ultrasound pain management device sam, a wearable, long-duration, ultrasonic diathermy device for use in applying deep ...
Tags: Ultrasound Therapy Device, Medicine, FDA
About one in 10 heart surgery patients has persistent pain for up to two years after the operation, a new study reveals. The study included more than 1,200 patients aged 18 and older who had heart procedures -- such as bypass or valve ...
US-based health care products manufacturer Vireo Systems has unveiled new packaging and design for its flagship product AminoActiv, a non-toxic pain reliever. The new labeling and packaging formats have been designed to increase ...
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The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and FSMB Foundation are collaborating with several partners to provide state medical boards with resources to educate health care professionals on the safe and responsible prescribing of ...
Not prescribing opioids first or as a long-term therapy for chronic, non-cancer pain and avoiding MRIs, CTs and X-rays for low-back pain are among the tests and treatments identified by ASA that are commonly ordered but not always ...
IN the UK alone, an estimated 7.8 million people have their lives blighted by chronic pain, and 44 per cent are failing to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Now, a University of Huddersfield scientist, backed by ...
Tags: Prestigious Clulow Award, University of Huddersfield Scientist
People suffering from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia might benefit from taking vitamin D supplements if they suffer from low levels of the vitamin, a new study from Austria suggests. There's no cure for fibromyalgia, which can lead to ...
One year after breast cancer surgery, many women continue to experience pain, according to a new study. Researchers revealed that the factors associated with the women's pain included chronic pain and depression before surgery, ...
Boston Scientific has reported favorable results assessing real-world experience with the Precision Spectra spinal cord stimulator system. New retrospective data highlighting the Boston Scientific Precision Spectra spinal cord stimulator ...