News tagged with pain tolerance

Alcohol abuse history influences quality of life following liver transplant

A history of alcohol abuse significantly impacts quality of life for patients after liver transplant, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is somatic hypersensitivity a predictor of irritable bowel syndrome?

Although visceral hypersensitivity is considered a hallmark feature of IBS, conflicting evidence exists regarding somatic hypersensitivity in this patient population. Several investigators have found no evidence for heightened ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jul 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians

Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The subject is especially timely. As the immense challe ...

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created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0