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Three-Question Quiz Predicts CHD Death

Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008

In a long-term follow-up study, angina symptoms in men and women in their 40s as reported on a short version of the World Health Organization's Rose Angina Questionnaire were a major risk factor for premature death due to coronary heart disease (CHD).

Vitamin D An Effective Analgesic for Type 2's With Neuropathic Pain

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Vitamin D insufficiency is under recognized and may be a significant contributor to neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetes. Vitamin D supplementation may be an effective "analgesic" in relieving neuropathic pain.

Alligator Blood May Help Diabetic Wounds Heal

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008

Despite their reputation for deadly attacks on humans and pets, alligators are wiggling their way toward a new role as potential lifesavers in medicine. Biochemists described how proteins in gator blood may provide a source of powerful new antibiotics to help fight infections associated with diabetic ulcers, severe burns, and "superbugs" that are resistant to conventional medication.

Shoulder Surgery The Best Option For Active Patients

Posted: Saturday, March 29, 2008

For physically active individuals who suffer injuries, such as tears or dislocations, a common debate is whether to have surgery, or to heal naturally through rest and rehabilitation. A recent study has found that for young, active individuals who dislocate their shoulders for the first time, surgery is the beneficial option in the long term.

Taking Multiple Pain Relievers Can Cause Serious Complications

Posted: Sunday, March 16, 2008

Patients who self-manage their over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, and fail to communicate in full their typical dosage to their doctors, are putting themselves at risk. Poor self-management and communication often leads to taking multiple comparable forms, which can lead to complications.

An Important Endorsement For Medicinal Marijuana

Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The endorsement, which comes in the form of a 13 page statement documenting the history of medicinal marijuana use, the current understanding of it, and the obstacles being faced in developing the subject further.

Chronic Pain Could Lead To Brain Dysfunction

Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008

People suffering from chronic pain are often effected in many neurological functions and behaviors. This includes sleeping, depression, decision making and anxiety. A recent Northwestern University study is believed to have discovered the reason for this connection.

Neuropathic Pain Effectively Treated by Cannabis

Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

Smoked cannabis eased pain induced in healthy volunteers, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Center for Medical Cannabis Research (CMCR.) However, the researchers found that less may be more.

Ibuprofen Cancels Heart Benefit of Aspirin

Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007

When low-dose aspirin is taken for cardiovascular risk reduction and ibuprofen for the pain of osteoarthritis, the heart is the loser, found investigators.

PAD: A Serious, Under-Diagnosed Disease

Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious, under-diagnosed, under-treated disease, often referred to as a silent killer because most people show no symptoms.