Hernia Repair Recovery Often Longer Than Expected
2014-04-03
Pain, fatigue may persist up to seven days after surgery, study showsContinue Reading
More ERs Treating Headaches With Narcotics, Study Finds
2014-04-02
Despite guidelines against prescribing powerful painkillers for these patients, the trend has grownContinue Reading
Stroke Survivors Deserve Team Care: Statement
2014-03-27
Experts call for palliative care to improve patients’ quality of lifeContinue Reading
CT Scans Might Help Diagnose Gout in Some Cases
2014-03-26
But, standard needle aspiration testing usually effective, study authors reportContinue Reading
Video Glasses May Ease the Anxiety of Minor Surgery
2014-03-25
Distraction technique keeps patients’ discomfort at bay, study suggestsContinue Reading
Low Back Pain Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide: Study
2014-03-25
Nearly 10 percent of people are affected, researchers findContinue Reading
ERs Dispensing More Narcotic Painkillers: Study
2014-03-21
Less-powerful drugs often better choice, depending on source of pain, doctors sayContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Might Help Mild Knee Pain
2014-03-18
Small, early study of obese patients found improvement similar to knee replacementContinue Reading
Timing Is Key to Massage’s Benefits for Neck Pain: Study
2014-03-14
Two or three one-hour sessions a week reduced pain, improved functioning
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Pain Can Plague Women After Knee Replacement Surgery
2014-03-13
Study also found that type of anesthesia and patient’s weight play a role in levels of discomfortContinue Reading
2 Surgeries Work Equally Well for Female Incontinence, Study Finds
2014-03-11
Doctors can choose the one they’re more familiar with, expert saysContinue Reading
New Knees, Hips May Also Help the Heart
2014-03-11
Joint replacement might boost physical activity in arthritis patients, study author saysContinue Reading