The consequences of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may extend well beyond physical discomfort, potentially leading to faster aging of the brain, new research showed. Using structural MRI data from more than 9000 adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) from the UK…
A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning screws that protruded from her…
Perspectives > Second Opinions — Compliance plans can help in the face of possible regulatory scrutiny by Jay K. Joshi, MD, and Ron Chapman II, JD, LLM April 1, 2024 Joshi is a physician. Chapman is a federal criminal defense…
$2,499 at Nolah Nolah Evolution Comfort Plus Best pillow top mattress for sciatica Chronic back pain issues are commonplace, and sciatica is an adjacent condition. It’s caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve — one of the largest nerves…
by De Gruyter Credit: CC0 Public Domain Ten percent of respondents to a recent survey of Norwegian adults had undergone cosmetic surgery, with one in eight of these experiencing chronic post-operative pain, according to results published in the Scandinavian Journal…
Public Health & Policy > Opioids — Agency’s 2016 guidance may have contributed to reduced access to opioids, and more pain by Mike Bassett, Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 11, 2024 A downward trend in opioid prescribing practices for patients…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain When you’re an autistic teenager living with chronic pain, getting treatment for your pain can be a challenging experience. That’s according to a group of young people who’ve spoken to Dr. Abbie Jordan of the Department…
Pain that lasts more than a few months is chronic pain. Some types can’t be cured. But treatment can help you find relief. The right choice for you depends on: How long the pain has lasted How bad it is…
Published February 6, 2024 For 41-year-old Baltimore physician Alissa Zingman, the first confusing symptoms—dislocated kneecaps and chronic pain—began when she was a child; by age 19 she had already undergone two orthopedic surgeries. Without a firm diagnosis for what was…
