Review finds home put 'residents at risk' Oct 5, 2008
A review of Glenwood Gardens nursing home at Glen Innes found residents were being put at risk by practices at the home, including poor pain management and inadequate nutrition and hydration. The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, says there was a possible gastro outbreak at the nursing home in August. (ABC Online)
Hospice celebrates service to families Oct 5, 2008
And since then the mission of hospice has remained the same, to offer the best possible care and support for patients and their families in the familiar surroundings of the patients home, providing services like symptom and pain management, 24-hour on-call nursing and dietary and therapeutic needs, among others. And through the support of the community, hospice has been able to serve more and more people in the past 20 years. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Compare Running Mates Oct 5, 2008
Get pain management tips here. On The Side. (KCRA 3, CA)
Business Whirl: Center adds staffers; promotes employees Oct 5, 2008
McCurdy completed his pain management fellowship in June in Augusta. McCurdy graduated summa cum laude from Samford University before earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Knox Says She's Innocent In Prison Diary Oct 4, 2008
Current Conditions 58. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA)
'Chihuahua' Gives Voice To George Lopez Oct 4, 2008
" Copyright 2008, Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The story is provided by . Links We LikeSponsored Content Understand the signs of mental illness and you can learn the best ways to treat whatever problems you may have. If youve been interested in growing your own organic fruits and vegetables, try these helpful hints and get growing. They say clothes make the man, and while that isnt totally true, it does have an impact in the... (Click2Houston, TX)
Plastic Surgeons See Drooping Business Oct 4, 2008
Get pain management tips here. Caregiving. (Click2Houston, TX)
Experienced radiologist joins Mercy Medical Center Oct 4, 2008
He also plans to add pain management to what was done before and said the CT scanner will be used to guide injections. "This is kind of novel for the area; it's more accurate," he said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Needles OK To Dump In Trash Oct 4, 2008
If someone had, for goodness sakes, HIV or hepatitis and somebody stepped on that, theyre sick," said Hayes.Adams said the puncture-proof container is to prevent someone from being hurt if they have to handle the trash. He also recommends not using a glass container because it can break.Every state has its own laws when it comes to disposing of household medical waste.Copyright 2008 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Market Place... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Download KIRO 7 Desktop Alert Oct 3, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. Take the necessary steps to be ready for that interview and you will land that job. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sapp Spouts Off About Raiders' Al Davis Oct 3, 2008
Former DT Tells Showtime Owner Interfered With Team. POSTED: 5:51 am PDT October 3, 2008UPDATED: 6:04 am PDT October 3, 2008. (KCRA 3, CA)
Programs, upgrades keep Hallmark, LMH up to speed Oct 3, 2008
She says there are also plans to look into expanding neurosurgery and the types of procedures being done as well as further developing a pain management program through the anesthesia department. And, she adds, there s always continued upgrades to the infrastructure at LMH and the addition of new services, such as the opening of the new outpatient center in Reading. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Doctor joins Family Care Center staff Oct 3, 2008
As the northwest suburban Boston area s leading provider of comprehensive health care services, the 229-bed facility provides care in surgery, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics/gynecology and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery staffed by neonatologists from Children s Hospital Boston. Spoerri-Bowman is accepting new patients at Family Care Center of Tewksbury, 2345 Main St. in... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Pass tobacco control bill- Cancer Society Oct 3, 2008
He said this would improve access to pain management particularly at the primary health care level. Prof Kerr asked for the involvement of all stakeholders in drawing the plan and promised AFROX in that regard. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
terms of use Oct 3, 2008
Get pain management tips here. Desktop Alert. (Click2Houston, TX)
Many Cancer Patients Forgo Painkillers Oct 3, 2008
"To eliminate barriers to optimal pain management for cancer patients, healthcare providers should talk with their patients about pain symptoms and pain medications," Dr. Charles Simone, from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, said in a statement. The current findings come from an Internet-based questionnaire posted on OncoLink (www. (MEDLINEplus)
Sex Bias Seen in Control of Cancer Pain Oct 3, 2008
Dr. Kristine A. Donovan, of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida, and colleagues examined pain severity and the adequacy of pain management in 131 cancer patients newly referred to a multidisciplinary cancer pain clinic ... Women were also significantly more likely than men to report inadequate pain control, as indicated by scores on a standard pain management scale ... These findings, Donovan and colleagues conclude, highlight the need to improve the... (MEDLINEplus)
Burlington Coat Factory to open Friday Oct 3, 2008
XPRehab specializes in post-surgery exercise programs, neck and back pain management, and sports injury prevention. Fitness center equipment will be shared with XPRehab. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Anesiva gets $30M loan Oct 3, 2008
"It is an important step in our plans to finance the company and support commercially-focused growth and expansion in the specialty pharmaceutical pain management space," Kranda added. Alexandria, Va. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Pfizer's Change Of Heart Oct 3, 2008
Pfizer will stop developing drugs for high cholesterol to focus on medicines for potentially more lucrative areas like cancer, Alzheimer s disease and pain management, according to an internal memo obtained by Forbes. However, Pfizer (nyse: - - ) may keep a foot in heart disease because it will still develop medicines to prevent blood clots, according to the memo by Pfizer research and development head Martin Mackay, even as it exits eight other disease areas including obesity, anemia and bone... (Forbes -- Business)
Excellere has $265M to spend Sep 24, 2008
Advanced Pain Management, which operates pain treatment clinics across Wisconsin. By early 2009, Excellere probably will hold stakes in eight or nine companies altogether, Martin said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Double jointed Sep 23, 2008
Phoebe went on a pain management course four years ago to help her cope, and she says it has made a big difference to her life. "When you are in pain all the time you get into a cycle, and stop doing anything," she said. (BBC News -- Health)
Project To Turn Plant Cells Into Medical Factories Sep 23, 2008
28, 2004) A handful of genes in a morphine free poppy could hold the key to producing improved pain management. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Northstar Healthcare Announces Realignment Initiatives Sep 22, 2008
In addition, Northstar manages an ambulatory surgery centre in Dallas and three pain management clinics in Houston. Northstar was founded and sponsored by Donald Kramer, M.D., its Chief Executive Officer, and Stewart A. Feldman. (Canada Newswire)
11-year-old lives in constant pain from rare disorder Sep 19, 2008
We are so fortunate to be near the South Shore Hospital for pain management, Cheryl said. At one point Julianne couldn t walk because of the pain her weight caused on her feet. (Weymouth News, MA)
Going gets tough, so Bush tries socialism Sep 17, 2008
The parent company, which a year ago peaked above $34, yesterday endured another exercise in pain management as its stock fell 12. 4 per cent to just 92c. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Elite Announces Closing of Private Placement Sep 16, 2008
Elite has two products currently being sold commercially and a pipeline of five drug products under development in the therapeutic areas that include pain management, allergy and infection. Elite operates a GMP and DEA registered facility for research, development, and manufacturing located in Northvale, NJ.. (Primezone Releases)
Signature Hospice Says, 'People Should Not Have to Wait For Admission to Hospice!' Hospice Services Now Available in the Eugene/Springfield Area Sep 12, 2008
Each contributes to an overall plan of care for each individual patient that emphasizes pain management and symptom control. "Signature specializes in knowing how to work with long term care facilities and physicians and integrating plans of care with patients, families and care givers," said Jane Brandes, Chief of Clinical Affairs for Signature Hospice. (PR Newswire)
Alpharma Plays Hard To Get Sep 12, 2008
Alpharma would give King a strong position in pain management treatments and a lucrative animal health business. chief executive of Alpharma, said: "King communicated its revised proposal to Alpharma last week, and we invited them to enter into a process designed to ensure Alpharma shareholders receive full and fair value for their investment in our company. We continue to welcome and encourage King s participation in that process.". (Forbes -- Markets)
Pine bark extract may reduce knee arthritis pain Sep 12, 2008
"Our study doesn't show evidence for this, but I do speculate that Pycnogenol has a more lasting effect on the joints, further to mere pain management as with NSAIDs," said Rohdewald, of the University of Munster in Germany. The herbal extract, he explained, appears to work as a potent anti- inflammatory within the joints. (Reuters India)
Many Cancer Patients Receive Insufficient Pain Management Therapy Sep 11, 2008
"To eliminate barriers to optimal pain management for cancer patients, healthcare providers should talk with their patients about pain symptoms and pain medications," Charles Simone, M.D., a resident at the National Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology Branch in Bethesda, Md ... 13, 2008) Researchers have compared the pain management of psychological intervention and medication with commonly used medication in 262 patients requiring hepatic arterial chemoembolization for hepatic. (Science Daily)
Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients Sep 11, 2008
Gallagher was expected to present her findings Tuesday at the American Academy of Pain Management Meeting being held this week in Nashville, Tenn. To assess the potential for music therapy among patients with a range of chronic and/or advanced illnesses, the authors, between 2000 and 2002, focused on 200 patients battling several types of cancer, noncancerous tumors, pain disorders, sickle cell disease, aortic aneurysm, Gardner's syndrome, AIDS, neurodegenerative conditions, and other so-called... (MEDLINEplus)
Teen Brain Might Get Hooked Easier on OxyContin Sep 10, 2008
But this in no way should be taken to mean that the drug, whose generic name is oxycodone, does not have a legitimate place in pain management. "It's a proven research fact that people who use opioids, which are the most effective pain-relieving medication, on a regular basis do not get addicted and do not abuse them," said Anna Ratka, chair and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the Texas A&M Health Science Center's Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, in Kingsville. (Health-Finder)
Former UFC Champ Found Dead In Desert Sep 9, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 6:20 am. See HS clips from all around the county in our special section. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Images: Save When Dining Out Sep 9, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. Links We Like includes a selection of information, tools and resources from our partners and sponsors. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Coalition forms to improve how patients, physicians communicate Sep 9, 2008
The groups include the Academy of Pain Management, the and others. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
'I've got my life back' Sep 9, 2008
Among the doctors she visited were an orthopedic surgeon, two pain management specialists and a neurologist. "The orthopedic surgeon was very conservative in his treatment," Cough said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Tailgating For Charity Sep 8, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008, 5:31 am. See HS clips from all around the county in our special section. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Panel weighs prescription database: Privacy issues raised Sep 7, 2008
Kristin Nei, government relations director for the Montana branch of the American Cancer Society, said her concern is that a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program would act as a barrier to effective pain management. The program is a narrow approach to a complex problem, she said, and targets an entire patient population over the actions of the addicted minority. (Missoulian, MT)
Federer Advances To U.S. Open Final Sep 7, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. With mortgage rates near historic lows, now may be a good time to refinance. (KCRA 3, CA)
McCain Pledges To Appoint Democrats To Cabinet Sep 7, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. Its never too late to be self-employed. (KCRA 3, CA)
'I've got my life back' Sep 7, 2008
Among the doctors she visited were an orthopedic surgeon, two pain management specialists and a neurologist. "The orthopedic surgeon was very conservative in his treatment," Cough said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Experts: Untreated pain as serious a problem drug abuse Sep 6, 2008
Our goal is to achieve a state of ideal pain management, said Kaye Norris, program director for the Montana Pain Initiative and an organizer of this year's conference, called Pain Management Policy and Practice: A Balanced Approach. Opioids are essential to pain management, but they can't be the only aspect ... Rose was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1988, and works with a pain management team to effectively treat her chronic pain. (Missoulian, MT)
Georgia Congressman Calls Obama 'Uppity' Sep 6, 2008
"Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Links We LikeSponsored Content Do you suffer from chronic pain? Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. With mortgage rates near historic lows, now may be a good time to refinance. Get a fixed rate as low as 6.0%. *See Terms. Cash back credit cards reward you for using them... (KCRA 3, CA)
Flexible Treatments Sep 5, 2008
But seeing a doctor can get you profession guidance to improve your pain management and treatment of symptoms. Children especially need to see the correct specialist, and there are few pediatric rheumatologists available to offer treatment. (NBC 11, CA)
Army Suicides May Set Record Again Sep 5, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. Dont wait to long to take a detailed inventory of your stuff just in case disaster strikes your home. (Click2Houston, TX)
Oncologist speaker for cancer support group Sep 5, 2008
An overview of common disease and treatment-related problems and possible strategies, including pain management and nutritional interventions, will be presented. Monday, Sept. 29 Exploring Self Esteem and Intimacy and Celebrating Life: This class will define three essential components of human sexuality, explore self esteem issues that may arise as a result of cancer and its treatment, and assist participants in identifying ways to affirm themselves despite these changes. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Men's Fidelity Controlled By 'Cheating Genetics'... Sep 4, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. Like online video. (The Drudge Report)
Read The Complete Sempra Statement Sep 4, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 6:17 am. Find it in NBC Encore. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Special Ed Teacher Charged With Possessing Child Pornography Sep 4, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 6:39 am. Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. (NBC4.tv, CA)
50-50 chance of surviving 5 years Sep 4, 2008
"It's a lot about pain management.". Most sufferers, like Aiken, develop interstitial lung disease. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'East Bound And Down' Singer Dies Sep 4, 2008
Smokey' Singer-Actor Jerry Reed Dies - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Anesiva Announces Appointment of William Houghton, M.D. as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Sep 3, 2008
"Bill brings to Anesiva deep commercial and product development expertise with pain management products, and a medical background in anesthesiology," said president and CEO, Michael L. Kranda. "He fills a key role as we proceed with the clinical development of Adlea for the management of acute pain following orthopedic surgeries, pursue approval of the adult indication for Zingo, and evaluate strategies to increase the clinical and commercial potential of these products. I also look forward to... (PR Newswire)
Circumcision Problems Impair HIV Prevention Sep 3, 2008
The WHO study concluded that health workers should be trained in sterilisation techniques, surgical procedures, pain management, post-operative care and counselling about wound care before male circumcision is pursued on a large scale. (Editing by Andrew Dobbie). (MEDLINEplus)
Michigan Couple Tie The Knot At Funeral Home Sep 2, 2008
Current Conditions 50. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA)
Why she loves her workworld Aug 31, 2008
They also provide short-term home care services, medical equipment loans, physical and occupational therapy, temporary daily living assistance, pain management, prescription education and serves as liaison between patients and physicians. Poole said some of the lesser-known services provided are chaplain and bereavement counseling. (Juneau Empire)
Missoula gathering to address pain management, addiction Aug 31, 2008
The second annual Montana Pain Initiative conference, called Pain Management Policy and Practice A Balanced Approach, has been set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6, at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park in Missoula ... Those attending the conference will be able to share their resources and expertise, and will be able to network with others similarly concerned about the lack of progress in the field of pain management, says Kaye Norris, program director for the Montana Pain Initiative ...... (Missoulian, MT)
Foundation Set For New Berino Church Aug 30, 2008
Current Conditions 67. Severe Weather Alert. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
authors & referees @ NPG Aug 29, 2008
Coverage includes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the joints, muscle, bones, blood vessels, and connective tissue, including systemic autoimmune disease, inflammatory and degenerative diseases of joints, regional musculoskeletal disorders, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, pain management, imaging, immunology, genetics, clinical trials, epidemiology and clinical outcomes. Main navigation. (Nature News Service)
How to practice medicine without a license Aug 29, 2008
She gets referred to a specialist in pain management who prescribes a course of treatment that her industrial insurance company thinks is too expensive ... Because the ACOEM guidelines are not comprehensive, especially with reference to chronic pain, doctors licensed in California are also held responsible for 26 pages of single-spaced rules and regulations specific to California and are required to take a 12-hour course in pain management. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Dolly Parton Amused By Death Reports Aug 29, 2008
Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. By now everyone knows the dangers of asbestos. (Click2Houston, TX)
Quoted: DNC Wednesday Speaker Highlights Aug 28, 2008
" Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Links We LikeSponsored Content Do you suffer from chronic pain? Our Pain Management center can offer some techniques for relief. Quality landscaping can do more than just make your home beautiful, it can also add to its resale value. With gas prices though the roof, you need to make every drop count. Find out how here. Cash back credit cards reward you for using them with cash back... (KSBW 8, CA)
MDS Pharma Services Strengthens Medical Leadership in Phase IIa Clinical Research Aug 28, 2008
Dr. Tonkens later founded his own clinical research center and served as principal investigator in more than 40 clinical trials in areas ranging from cardiology, pulmonary disease, peripheral vascular disease and critical care to infectious disease, gastroenterology, pain management and vaccine development. About MDS Pharma Services MDS Pharma Services is committed to delivering quality service on time. (Canada Newswire)
Horse experts seeing more unwanted horses Aug 28, 2008
She wouldn't have recommended spaying three years ago, but the nature of spaying has changed and pain management has improved, Jacobson said. Cats and dogs are spayed, so maybe it could be acceptable for horses, she suggested. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Killing pain safely Aug 28, 2008
RE "" (Page A2, Aug. 17): To provide effective, safe medical treatments, including pain management with oral methadone, healthcare providers need sufficient training, and patients and families need to be well informed of the risks and benefits of the therapy. The use of oral methadone by physicians without adequate training in pain management or palliative care places unacceptable risks on patients suffering with pain. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)