Pain and Pain Management - The Health Cast

Steroids No Better for Sciatica Pain Than Placebo, Study Finds

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 19, 2015

In: Fitness & Exercise, Healthy Living, Nervous System, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

But taking prednisone was tied to small improvements in ability to perform daily activitiesContinue Reading

Medical Pot-Painkiller Combo Isn’t Always Recipe for Abuse

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 18, 2015

In: Health News, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usageContinue Reading

Medical Pot-Painkiller Combo Isn’t Always Recipe for Abuse

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 18, 2015

In: Health News, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usageContinue Reading

Insomniacs May Be More Sensitive to Pain

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 12, 2015

In: Pain and Pain Management, Sleep Disorders

Tolerance dips based on frequency, severity of sleep disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading

New Moms’ Codeine Use Down Since Health Warnings

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 12, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Kids' Health, Pain and Pain Management, Parenting, Vitamins / Drugs, Women's Health

In rare cases, a woman metabolizes the drug faster, getting too much into breast-milkContinue Reading

Spinal Stimulation System Relieves Pain Without Tingling

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 11, 2015

In: Back & Spine, Pain and Pain Management

Implanted device treats chronic back pain
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ER Doctors Cautious When Prescribing Narcotic Painkillers: Study

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: May 4, 2015

In: General Health, Pain and Pain Management, Public Health, Vitamins / Drugs

They’re dispensing lower number of pills, using meds that carry less overdose riskContinue Reading

ER Practices Key to Helping Those Addicted to Painkillers: Study

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 28, 2015

In: Doctors and Health Care, General Health, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

Giving patients drug that helps ease withdrawal works better than simple referrals, experts sayContinue Reading

Drug-Related HIV Outbreak Spurs Nationwide Alert

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 24, 2015

In: Infectious Disease, Pain and Pain Management, Sexual Health, Vitamins / Drugs

More than 140 cases of the AIDS-causing virus reported in rural IndianaContinue Reading

Babies May Be More Sensitive to Pain Than Adults

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 21, 2015

In: General Health, Kids' Health, Pain and Pain Management, Parenting

Study of newborns upends some longstanding beliefsContinue Reading

‘Tamper-Proof’ Narcotic Painkiller May Be Curbing Abuse: Study

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 20, 2015

In: Pain and Pain Management, Public Health, Vitamins / Drugs

Number of prescriptions, overdoses dropped, but heroin overdoses went upContinue Reading

Could Taking Acetaminophen Dull Your Happiness?

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 15, 2015

In: Mental Health, Pain and Pain Management, Vitamins / Drugs

In study, people showed more muted responses to photos after taking pill best known as TylenolContinue Reading

Health Tip: Exercising With Knee Problems

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 14, 2015

In: Arthritis, Bones & Joints, Fitness & Exercise, Pain and Pain Management

Suggestions to help strengthen without straining
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Narcotic Painkillers in Pregnancy Common, Harmful to Baby: Study

By: TheHealthCast Team

On: April 13, 2015

In: Kids' Health, Pain and Pain Management, Parenting, Vitamins / Drugs

Smoking, use of antidepressants may add to harms
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Pain and Pain Management (Page 48)

Steroids No Better for Sciatica Pain Than Placebo, Study Finds

Medical Pot-Painkiller Combo Isn’t Always Recipe for Abuse

Medical Pot-Painkiller Combo Isn’t Always Recipe for Abuse

Insomniacs May Be More Sensitive to Pain

New Moms’ Codeine Use Down Since Health Warnings

Spinal Stimulation System Relieves Pain Without Tingling

ER Doctors Cautious When Prescribing Narcotic Painkillers: Study

ER Practices Key to Helping Those Addicted to Painkillers: Study

Drug-Related HIV Outbreak Spurs Nationwide Alert

Babies May Be More Sensitive to Pain Than Adults

‘Tamper-Proof’ Narcotic Painkiller May Be Curbing Abuse: Study

Could Taking Acetaminophen Dull Your Happiness?

Health Tip: Exercising With Knee Problems

Narcotic Painkillers in Pregnancy Common, Harmful to Baby: Study

Man Sets Record Living 271 Days With Pig Kidney Transplant

LASIK Enhanced by 3D Eye Model Gives Sharper Vision

Under Current Guidelines, Most Lung Cancer Patients Weren’t Eligible for Cancer Screening

30% of Stillbirths Have No Identified Risk Factors, Study Finds

Quitting a GLP-1 Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Weight Gain, Complications

U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says

Prostate Medications May Lower Risk of Lewy Body Dementia

Staying Slim: Is Exercise or Healthy Eating More Effective?

Fatherhood Linked to Poorer Heart Health in Men, Study Finds

Navigating Your Midlife Crisis: Embracing New Possibilities

Study: Screening Women in Their 40s Reduces Breast Cancer Deaths

Birth Control Pills May Raise Asthma Attack Risk in Young Women