Tuesday-Newsday #23

Time for Tuesday-Newsday! The main subjects today are Patient News, Chronic Pain, Pain Rx, and Arthritis. The last link is on Pain Management. Jan Sadler of Pain Support writes her latest newsletter with a focus on Visualization.

Let Me Know: If you’d like me to watch for articles on your pain condition, just drop me a note in the comments section below.

WARNING:  My goal is to provide the most up-to-date news I can, which you can then take to your personal doctor and debate the merits of before you try it. I do not endorse any of the docs, treatments, info, meds, etc., in anything I post nor can I guarantee that they are all effective, especially not for everyone. I always include the citation, source, or website so you know where it came from. As is the case with any health info, ALWAYS get your doctor's opinion first!

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PATIENT NEWS

Report Urges New Review System for Medical Devices, saying current program doesn't guarantee safety of products such as hip implants and pacemakers

Medical Device Industry attacked report before it was released

CHRONIC PAIN

Study Shows Talk Therapy and Self-Help Workbook Help Patients With Unexplained Pain Symptoms

Global State of Pain: Tens of Millions in Agony Because Pain Care is Neglected Worldwide

PAIN Rx

New drug regulator says Rx companies should take more responsibility for safety of ingredients from overseas, asks Congress for more power

Extra Strength Tylenol Lowers Maximum Dose

Rosiglitazone Investigated for Neuropathic Pain

ARTHRITIS

Study points to poorer physical and mental health among people with arthritis

Arthritis warning to women who wear high heels

Painful Knees Often Tied to Pain in Other Joints

Moving Backward Helps Injured Knees Move Ahead

Joint Replacement Risks Rise at Less Experienced Hospitals

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Just imagine: Use Visualization 

by Jan Sadler of PainSupport