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Deep brain stimulation appears to enhance memory

Electrical brain-stimulation, used to treat Parkinson's disease and chronic pain, may enhance human memory as well and may offer hope for the development of a nondrug treatment for memory problems, including Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: Parkinson's Disease, Health, Medicine, Alzheimer's

Thu Feb 09, 2012

Examiner.com

Massage therapy treatments for Fibromyalgia

Massage therapy treatment reaps benefits in some fibromyalgia patients. Those suffering with chronic pain benefitted by increased flexibility, reduced stiffness and increased blood circulation to the muscles.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Massage Therapy, Pilates, Fitness, Chiropractic, Acupuncture

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Wall Street Journal

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research

An electrical brain-stimulation technique used to treat Parkinson's disease and chronic pain appears to enhance human memory as well, according to a tiny but intriguing new study that bolsters hope for one day developing a nondrug treatment for memory problems, including ailments like Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Parkinson's Disease, Health, Alzheimer's, Dementia

Mon Feb 06, 2012

CBS Local

Integrative Medicine: The Future Of Chronic Pain Treatment?

The meeting of east and west is something called "Integrative Medicine" and for many people, it's the best of both worlds.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Fitness, Yoga, North Versailles, PA

Mass High Tech

BU researchers find new drug delivery model

Boston University biomedical engineer and chemist Mark Grinstaff and his research team have developed a potentially new form of drug delivery using water-resistant materials that may contribute to longer-lasting drug release, according to an article published in Medical News Today .

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Related Topix: Boston University, Health, Lung Cancer

Fri Feb 03, 2012

Sacramento Today

The promise of stem cell therapies forum

Experts from UC Davis Health System will share the latest research about regenerative medicine, with a focus on chronic pain and the promise of stem cell therapies, during a community forum on the university's Sacramento campus.

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Related Topix: Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology, UC Davis, Medicine, Health, Sacramento, CA

Thu Feb 02, 2012

Freshnews

Austin Chiropractic Center Reveals Newly Redesigned Clinic Website

The website features include a Wellness Library, New Patient Center and 3D Spine Simulator.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Chiropractic, Back Pain

Wed Feb 01, 2012

IBerkshires

Case Studies Program Seeks Collaborative Solutions

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - A program to foster cooperation between physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists and complementary practitioners to the benefit of patients with chronic pain will be held on Thursday, Feb.

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Related Topix: Pittsfield, MA, Medicine, Health, Sports Medicine, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy

Mon Jan 30, 2012

Examiner.com

Five Steps to Choosing a Massage Professional

Some of the best inspiration that I get comes directly from my clients. Since I started writing this blog six months ago, the amount of back and forth with my readers - you - has grown.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Massage Therapy

Wed Jan 25, 2012

Examiner.com

Living with Fibromyalgia symptoms: What to expect

Fibromyalgia sufferers know first-hand how life easily becomes unbalanced. A person living with Fibromyalgia suffers a multitude of symptoms including migraines, severe fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, and often debilitating, chronic pain.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Tue Jan 24, 2012

WVIZ-TV Cleveland

Regional News Stories: Pain That Lingers

All this week ideastream is examining the "Body in Pain." Yesterday health reporter Anne Glausser looked at how we feel pain; today she looks at why it often lingers.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon Jan 23, 2012

Monster.com

Regional Practice Advisor South Texas

For the highly motivated and talented salesperson who boasts superior sales expertise with a top pharmaceutical company or has a strong interest in the healthcare industry and looking for a growth opportunity this role is ideal.

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Related Topix: Health, Pain, Cancer

Wed Jan 18, 2012

The Orlando Sentinel

Florida Hospital, Orlando Health create plan to treat pain patients in ERs

Orlando Health and Florida Hospital officials announced Wednesday that they are implementing a chronic pain management plan to help emergency room physicians and staff better deal with impacts of the region's prescription-drug epidemic.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain, Emergency Medicine

Tue Jan 17, 2012

Archives General Psychiatry

Research Yields New Insights Into Mechanisms and Treatment of Pain [Medical News & Perspectives]

Washington, DC- Acute pain is a short-lived sensation that can be treated with a variety of current therapies.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mass High Tech

InVivo Therapeutics, Geisinger to research chronic pain treatment

InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. , a life sciences company focused on potential treatments for spinal cord injuries, and Geisinger Health System of Pennsylvania said they will collaborate on a preclinical study to treat chronic pain caused by peripheral nerve compression.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain, Cambridge, MA, Food and Drug Administration

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