I don't like to appeal to war analogies to describe the experience and situation of people in pain in this country but sometimes they seem completely accurate. Think of a person in pain...maybe a condition that resulted from an injury, in addition to some degenerative condition, in addition to something like diabetic neuropathy----three very... Read more
Three Facts: 1- There is absolutely no question that when it comes to moderate or severe pain, opioid medicines are one of the safest and most effective means to relief. 2- There is also absolutely no question that misuse and abuse of opioid medicines is a significant public health problem. 3- That because of number 2, there is significant... Read more
The FDA has a very tough job. With respect to medicines, they require and examine documents that attempt to demonstrate that proposed medicines are safe AND effective. This is part of the approval (FDA –Approved) process. Now, since the new FDA Amendments Act, they have to monitor and implement safety measures for medicines after... Read more
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a third drug indicated for treatment of fibromyalgia. Milnacipran, made by Forest Laboratories and Cypres Bioscience, is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine dual reuptake inhibitor. It will be available to consumers in March. The two other medicines approved by the FDA... Read more
Congratulations to everyone who shared their incredible artwork and creativity this year. In no particular order, you can see the finalists below. Be sure to check out the slideshow of the finalists' artwork!
Joani BurtardPoetry: Dialogue with Pain
SqueegiImage: Sidewalk of Healing Powers
Suzanne K. LeowPoetry: Out of the... Read more
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