Study Finds Epidural Steroid Shots Ineffective for Back Pain
Epidural steroid shots do little to relieve back pain caused by sciatica and should only be considered as a last resort, according to a new…
Pain Medication
Acetaminophen Needs Better Labeling
Better labeling and patient education are needed to reduce the misuse of the pain reliever acetaminophen, according to a new study at Northwestern University. One…
FDA Inspectors Find Mold, Bacteria and Bugs at Ameridose
The Food and Drug Administration has released a scathing report on poor sanitary conditions and a lack of quality control at Ameridose, the sister company…
FDA May Delay Approval of New Opioid Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is asking for additional studies on the safety of a powerful new opioid medicine designed to treat constipation. The FDA's…
Expensive Arthritis Drug Works No Better than Steroid
An injectable and costly arthritis drug works no better than a cheap steroid, according to a new study at the Hospital for Special Surgery in…
FDA Approves New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an expensive new drug to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, even though the agency has…
Medicare Coverage of Nurse Anesthetists Panned
A federal agency’s decision to allow Medicare funds to be used to pay nurse anesthetists when they treat chronic pain is getting a mixed reaction…
Mild Procedure for Low Back Pain Wins Approval in Europe
A minimally invasive back pain treatment known as the mild procedure has now been approved to be sold and marketed throughout Europe. Over 12,000 patients…