Ankylosing spondylitis
Chronic lower back pain reduced by TENS whatever your age, claims new research
Pain sensitivity and central excitability improve after transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) independent of age, type of back pain and disability, a research team highlights in The Journal of Pain. Continue reading
Over 10% of US adults live in chronic pain says new analysis of data
Most adults in the US have experienced some level of pain, from brief to more lasting (chronic) pain, and from relatively minor to more severe pain, say a new analysis of data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). And an estimated 25.3 million adults (11.2%) experience chronic pain, ie pain every day for the preceding three months. Continue reading
Early treatment with adalimumab (Humira) may prevent progression of axial spondyloarthritis
People with axial spondyloarthritis who receive early treatment with adalimumab could be more likely to have low disease activity or reach remission within two years, says research in Medicine. Continue reading
Looking for long-term relief for chronic back and leg pain? A new option could be on the cards…
Greater choice could soon be available for people seeking relief from chronic back and leg pain, a team highlights in Anesthesiology. Continue reading
Combination of antidepressants and NSAIDs can increase risk of bleeding inside the skull
People taking antidepressants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have a greater risk of bleeding incidents, researchers explain in the British Medical Journal. Continue reading
