First Large Scale TMJ Study Could Lead to New Treatment of Pain
A new study about painful jaw problems could lead to a better understanding of chronic pain and pain disorders. The results, recently published in the…
National Pain Report
Small Overdoses of Tylenol Can Be Deadly
Taking too much Tylenol or acetaminophen over several days can have dangerous side effects and may even cause a fatal overdose, according to a recent…
Chronic Pain Common in Children
A new study shows that chronic pain is common in children and that girls suffer more often from chronic pain than boys. Researchers in Nova…
Marijuana May Reduce Need for Painkillers
Patients with chronic pain may experience more relief if their doctors add marijuana to their opiates-only treatment program, according to a new study at UC…
Ohio Senate Passes Severe Chronic Pain Bill
It has taken over 5 years, but Akron resident Bob Harris can claim a victory. The Ohio State Senate passed SB 40 last week, a…
50% of Americans Have Used Painkillers - New Poll Finds
Nearly half of all Americans have used a narcotic pain killer, according to a new Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll. The survey, which asked people about…
Motion Detection Chronic Pain Control - FDA Approves New Technology
Chronic Pain patients and their doctors have something new to consider for their treatment. Medtronic announced that the FDA has approved a new device that…
Chronic Pain Patients To Doctors-Answer The Phone!
If chronic pain patients don't have enough problems, add getting a hold of their doctor to the list. The American Pain Foundation (APF) released survey…