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FDA Safety Warning For Multaq, A Heart Rhythm Drug
According to news sources , the drug Multaq is getting a new safety warning after a study found increased risks of heart attack, stroke and death associated with the drug with a subset of patients that took part in the study. The heart rhythm drug controls the heart’s chambers by allowing them to pump in sync for patients with atrial fibrillation. The new warning would allow the drug to remain on the market but would stress to doctors and patients that it be used only for treatment of the short-term variant of the condition Continue reading
Self-Awareness Exercises Found to Decrease Fibromyalgia Pain
Recent studies have shown that self-awareness intervention and therapy can significantly decrease pain for fibromyalgia patients. Continue reading
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Bears’ Receiver Faces 4 Months of Recovery
According to news reports , Chicago Bears’ receiver Johnny Knox is facing four months of recovery from his recent back surgery at minimum. In a recent football game, Knox suffered a crack to one of the facet joints that stabilize the spinal column when he sustained a hit from Seahawks defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. Continue reading
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Study Shows Fibromyalgia, CFS Differ in Response to Exercise
A new study reported that there is further evidence that patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia react differently to exercise stimulation. Continue reading
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Ohio Senate Recognizes CRPS as Chronic Disease
News sources reported that the Ohio State Senate unanimously passed a bill designating the month of November as “Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month.” Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, known commonly as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, is a chronic neurological disorder that usually results from a nerve injury. It is characterized by a severe burning sensation, pathological changes in the bone and skin, excessive sweating, swelling and extreme sensitivity. The syndrome occurs in roughly five percent of all nerve injury cases and affects approximately 200,000 Americans. Continue reading
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Clinical Trials Show Pradaxa Drug Safety Concerns
According to news sources , safety concerns regarding the drug Pradaxa have led The Food and Drug Administration to caution healthcare providers about the safety of the drug after a large scale clinical trial found “serious bleeding events” related to the drug. The FDA is currently in the process of attempting to identify if the drug causes more bleeding than what has commonly been expected. In a clinical trial including 18,000 patients found that those who took Pradaxa and warfarin experienced similar rates of major bleeding with both drugs, an FDA report said Continue reading
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Alcohol Still Trumps Distracted Driving In Fatalities
According to news sources , although distracted driving stemming from texting or using hand held cell phone devices while behind the wheel seem to be the dominant issue of the day, a new study released by the U.S Department of Transportation finds that drinking and driving still leads to more than double the number of fatalities each year. Continue reading
Study Finds Highway Fatalities At Historic Lows
According to news sources , a new study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that road traffic fatalities in 2010 decreased significantly to historic lows of 1.10 per 100 million vehicle miles. Advances in safety technologies and increased police enforcement are contributed to helping bring down the numbers. The conclusions of that the study offers helps shine the spotlight on effective measures and practices being taken that have effectively lowered fatalities on the roadway. Continue reading
Arsenic Investigation Reveals High Levels in Juice
An investigation on government standards of arsenic was called for by Consumer Reports. Lead levels in apple and grape juice were specifically researched through analyzing 88 sample. Continue reading
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Study: Talk Therapy Via Phone Helps With Fibromyalgia Pain
A recent study found that talk therapy conducted over the phone helped people diagnosed with fibromyalgia and suffering chronic pain related to the disorder feel better, report news sources . Researchers were attempting to determine whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) conducted over the phone would be a cost-effective means of managing pain and act as a viable alternative to standard treatments. About one-third of the study participants who underwent CBT phone sessions reported feeling “much better” or “very much better” after a few months Continue reading
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