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Uncategorized Published - 23 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
For Young Adults, Sleep Problems Predict Later Pain Problems

For at least some groups of young adults, sleep problems are a predictor of chronic pain and worsening pain severity over time, according to a study published in the journal Pain. In contrast, the presence of pain generally doesn’t predict worsening sleep problems during the transition between adolescence and young adulthood, according to Irma J. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Investigative Drug Provides Pain Relief for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

In patients with knee osteoarthritis, a single injection of the investigation drug FX006 led to greater pain relief than placebo, and persisted for about 2 months for the 20-mg dose and about 3 months for the 40-mg dose, according to results from a phase 2b trial presented at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Pain and Physical Function Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery

Among a group of patients with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery, a large percentage experienced improvement in pain, physical function, and walking capacity over 3 years, according to a study published in the April 5 issue of JAMA. Severe obesity is associated with significant joint pain and impaired physical function. Excess weight can lead […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Intramuscular Injection of Triamcinolone Acetate Reduces Hip Pain in Hip Osteoarthritis

An intramuscular gluteal injection of triamcinolone acetate reduced hip pain at the 2-week follow-up in patients with hip osteoarthritis compared with placebo, according to results of a double-blind study reported at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress. “Intramuscular corticosteroid injection is an effective method to reduce patients’ pain in hip osteoarthritis for […]

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Uncategorized Published - 20 May, 2016    By - Dr Clemens
Low-Dose Meloxicam Offers Relief From Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Over 12 Weeks

Pain relief over 12 weeks was higher for low-dose meloxicam compared with placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, according to secondary analyses of a phase 3 study presented at the 2016 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress. “Low-dose…meloxicam is a potentially promising treatment option for adults with osteoarthritis pain,” stated […]

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