News tagged with chronic severe

Researchers find new target to improve pain management

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered a major mechanism underlying the development of tolerance to chronic morphine treatment. The discovery may help researchers find new therapies to treat chronic ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Severe acid reflux: Stomach wraps effective in short to medium term

Stomach wrap operations may be more effective than acid suppression tablets in the treatment of severe acid reflux, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. The study shows a more pronounced improvement in symptoms ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More pain means real gain in complex regional pain syndrome treatment

The saying "more pain, more gain" may be true for those already in terrible pain due to a chronic and debilitating condition, contrary to received wisdom. For those with Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), working ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Anxious pregnant mothers more likely to have smaller babies

A new study published in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology reveals that anxiety in pregnant women impacts their babies' size and gestational age. Specifically, women with more severe and chronic anxiety during ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New treatment for the chronically depressed

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Adelaide study has found that mild and repeated doses of magnetic brain stimulation can be an effective treatment for chronic depression.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Too many ways to say 'it hurts'

There are at least 100 ways to say, "It hurts!" And that is the problem.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0