Small study shows SAMe may improve treatment of depression
... half the study participants and produced complete relief of symptoms in 43 percent of participants. "One of the most common problems in treating depression is the number of people who are left with symptoms after initial treatment with a first-line antidepressant," says Jonathan Alpert, MD, associate dire...MRC study reinforces effectiveness of spinal manipulation
...roach to back pain treatment provided "significant relief of symptoms and improvements in general health." Specifically, the study found that the greatest reduction of pain and the greatest improvement in back function was experienced by patients who received a treatment approach consisting of spinal manip...NSAIDs are of limited use for osteoarthritis
...ge of oral NSAIDs over placebo for short term pain relief is small and probably clinically insignificant, they add. "As use of oral NSAIDs may incur serious adverse effects, they can only be recommended for limited use in osteoarthritis of the knee," they conclude....News tips from the Journal of Neuroscience
...alcium channels in facilitation. Voltage-dependent relief of G-protein-mediated channel inhibition of Cav2.2 channels was responsible for this form of short-term plasticity. 2. EtOH, BDNF, and RACK1 Nancy N. H. McGough, Dao-Yao He, Marian L. Logrip, Jerome Jeanblanc, Khanhky Phamluong, Ken ...NIH launches new study to compare prostate surgery and drugs
...nd TUNA haven't looked at side-effects and symptom relief long-term but, after we've finished MIST, men and their doctors should be a lot smarter about the options," said Kusek. ...Subanalysis finds patient-controlled, transdermal pain management system may be comparable
... following major surgery experienced similar pain relief as that experienced with IV PCA morphine. This su...banalysis, IONSYS TM provided post-operative pain relief to most patients undergoing gynecologic surgery without the needles, lines and pumps needed for IV P...Generic anti-inflammatory causes significantly fewer GI complications than branded medications
DALLAS Nov. 11, 2004 People in search of pain relief who take the generic anti-inflammatory etodolac suffer 60 percent fewer gastrointestinal complications than those who take similar drugs, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Cen...Morphine for chest pain increases death risk
...erin has been used for more than 130 years for the relief of chest pain, also known as unstable angina. It works by relaxing blood vessels and allowing blood flow to increase. "Nitroglycerin has a physiological effect that may, at least temporarily, influence the underlying ischemia," Meine said. "Morphine,...Eye care for refugees, the displaced discussed at UH
Bringing his experiences with international relief agencies back home to the University of Houston, J... He also has consulted with various international relief agencies in assessing and evaluating current eye programs. According to the Avoidable Blindness Tas...Surgical procedure to treat GERD in children found to be ineffective
...r, most of these therapies only provide short-term relief of symptoms. Although endoscopy is another method which provides a simpler way of treating GERD in adults, its long-lasting efficacy has not been determined. Researchers advise patients to discuss alternatives to fundoplication prior to surgery. ...American Thoracic Society journal news tips for November 2004 (first issue)
...esults showed no change in asthma symptoms, use of relief medication, or daily peak expiratory flow rate. (Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the human pineal gland, a tiny endocrine gland situated in the center of the brain. It is believed to play an important role in the regulation of sleep cycles.) E...Genetics testing saves health care dollars
... immediately and in the future. And, we've brought relief to the person worried about inheriting a disorder." In this particular case, two asymptomatic family members, found to have the mutation, were able to have prophylactic surgery to significantly decrease their risk of cancer in the future--also a pote...DepoDur found to be innovative option for postoperative pain relief
...r TM can provide up to 48 hours of effective pain relief with a single shot. Furthermore, DepoDur TM does ... will be able to experience up to 48 hours of pain relief post-surgery with a single shot. This product will help enable healthcare professionals to achieve o...Research identifies patent barriers to drug importation schemes
... compensation for takings may not match all of the relief a patent owner may receive under the Patent Act, the liability could be significant enough to throw a wrench into the state importation schemes." Cahoy adds that drug importation supported by the federal government is also problematic despite th...Marijuana-like compounds may aid array of debiliating conditions ranging from Parkinson's to pain
... pain from a tooth extraction, create greater pain relief when combined with a marijuana-like compound. If c...dication ibuprofen or rofecoxib provides more pain relief than each of them given alone," says study author Pierre Beaulieu, MD, PhD, of the University of Mon...Mixed signals to blame for restless legs syndrome
...These findings explain why some RLS sufferers find relief from taking dopaminergic drugs. Although not FDA-approved for the treatment of RLS, the drugs are used to calm tremors in those with Parkinson's disease. The dopaminergic agents replace dopamine in the brain and temporarily improve the nerve signal t...Circumcised newborns respond best to anesthetic relief
... a cultural or religious point of view to use pain relief medication during circumcision. "In the U.S., the consensus among rabbis is that local anesthesia can be used," says Rabbi Moshe Tendler, Ph.D., a professor of medical ethics and biology at Yeshiva University in New York, and chairman of the Bioethic...Surgical treatment for obesity appears effective for weight loss and related disorders
...often in excess of 45 kg [approximately 100 lbs.], relief from fatal comorbid diseases, improved appearance, and improved social and economic opportunities should markedly enhance quality of life and several studies support this contention."...Severe pain relief may be possible with a common anesthetic drug
...low-dose infusion of ketamine experienced complete relief from their pain, suggesting that this therapy may ... BE, MBBS, in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Pain relief and the duration of this relief appeared impressive. After only one treatment, there was complete r...Northwestern receives $2.1 million grant for Parkinson's disease research
...timulation of the subthalamic nucleus has provided relief of some motor symptoms in late-stage patients experiencing limited benefits from levodopa treatment, but it fails to alleviate many key symptoms. The Picower Foundation supports a wide range of medical research, arts and educational programs across ...