Rheumatic Complaints Not Just A Problem For The Western World
We like to complain about our aches and pains, but rheumatism is not only the preserve of western society. A comprehensive survey of rheumatic diseases in China, published in the open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, reveals that rheumatic complaints are also common in China.
RSI In The Workplace In Europe Is Probably Overstated
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in Europe is probably not as prevalent as is being currently stated, according to an article published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (BMJ).The researchers wonder how useful and appropriate it is to use the Labour Force Surveys of occupational ill health - surveys which are commonly used by European governments as a reliable data source to plan their occupational health strategies.
Magnetic Field Shown To Reduce Swelling
A recent study by University of Virginia researchers demonstrates that the use of an acute, localized static magnetic field of moderate strength can result in significant reduction of swelling when applied immediately after an inflammatory injury.Thomas Skalak, professor and chair of biomedical engineering, and Cassandra Morris, a former Ph.
Women With Fibromyalgia Benefit From Walking, Strength Training And Stretching Program
Women with fibromyalgia may experience significantly improved daily function and symptom relief after taking part in a program that includes walking, strength training and stretching, according to an article published in Archives of Internal Medicine (JAMA/Archives), November 12th issue.
Study Finds No Strong Evidence That Insoles Prevent General Back Pain
There is strong evidence that using insoles does not prevent people from getting non-specific back pain, and there is insufficient evidence to say whether or not they help solve existing low-back pain, a Cochrane Systematic Review has found.Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the industrialised world.
Pipex Pharmaceuticals' Oral Flupirtine Opens IND With FDA For Phase II Clinical Trial For Fibromyalgia
Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: PP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative late-stage drug candidates for the treatment of neurologic and fibrotic diseases, today announced that the United States FDA has accepted a Pipex-supported, investigator-initiated, Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to conduct a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial of oral flupirtine for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a rheumatic pain disease.
Back Pain Not Prevented By Instructing People How To Lift Heavy Objects
According to a study published on bmj.com, back injuries are not prevented by telling people the correct way to lift heavy objects.Back pain can be the cause of much distress and is a common complaintamong workers involved with lifting heavy objects.
Back And Neck Pain Remedy DVD Available Free To Public
The Pro-Care Spine Center in Austin, Texas recently created the Back and Neck Pain Remedy DVD and made it available free to the general public. This DVD includes 16 stretches and exercises that can be done at work or at home to help alleviate back and neck pain.
Chest Pain A Leading Reason For Hospital Emergency Department Visits
Chest pain that does not appear to be a heart attack when examined in hospital emergency departments, accounted for 1.6 million visits in 23 selected states in 2005, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Medical Costs For Back And Neck Problems Are Rising, But Health Outcomes Are Not Improving
The amount of money people spend to treat their back and neck problemshas increased substantially in the last decade. Despite this, theirhealth status does not seem to be comparably improving, according to astudy in the February 13 issue of JAMA. In clinical practice, back and neck problems are some of the mostcommonly experienced symptoms.