Monthly Archives: June 2008

Hip Warning in Elderly

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

In a prospective study, 26.3% of elderly subjects developed hip pain before their fracture. Study concluded that people should be questioned about appearance of new symptoms. “A better recognition of “prefracture” pain in the elderly may allow adequate management and … Continue reading →

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Unresolved Whiplash? – Look for Shoulder Impingment.

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

11/220 cases of whiplash, examined medico-legally for non-resolution, had comorbid subacromial impingment, many of which had been missed. This adds to the growing legion of real problems missed in whiplash cases.

Posted in Insurer issues, Neck, shoulder | 2 Comments

Are Canker Sores Part Neurologically Driven?

Posted on June 28, 2008 by admin

Article in press found injection of Botox into aphthous ulcers not only gave relief of pain in three days but freedom of recurrence for more than 6 months

Posted in ENT | 2 Comments

Stomach Enteroviral infection in Chronic Fatigue?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by admin

In January, published report found evidence of persistent enteroviral infection in the stomach of people with chronic fatigue. Similarly, duodenal ulcers were found to be due, in part, to a stomach germ, helicobacter pylori. Many carry this germ harmlessly but … Continue reading →

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Super Capsaicin for Neuropathic Pain Control Looks Promising

Posted on June 14, 2008 by admin

The use of a SINGLE application of a 8% (vs 0.025 – 0.075 usually used) capsaicin patch (NGX-4010) resulted in significant relief for over 12 weeks in HIV neuropathic pain. Given the old technique (4 X/day gel application for two … Continue reading →

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Action Pain Support Group Regina New Home

Posted on June 5, 2008 by admin

At the Canadian Pain Society Meeting in Victoria, it was announced that (National) Action of People with chronic pain has a new chapter in Regina. Terry Bremner, President of Action Atlantic, negotiated transition of the Fibromyalgia support group in Regina … Continue reading →

Posted in Regina Pain News | 2 Comments