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Researchers at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson have shown that local anesthesia delivered through a catheter in the joint, intraarticularly, may be more beneficial than traditional opioids such as morphine and Oxycontin for pain management following total knee replacement surgery. Their research will be recognized with the Knee Society Award for the best work on a surgical technique at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting, February 7-11 in San Francisco. Their...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX: NRI), a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and the development of its immune modulating drug candidate WF10, today announced the U. S. launch of Synera® (70 mg lidocaine/ 70 mg tetracaine/ heated topical patch).  Synera is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on intact skin to provide local dermal analgesia...

RARITAN, N.J., Dec. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Janssen Research & Development, LLC (JRD) announced today that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for the use of XARELTO(®) (rivaroxaban), an oral anticoagulant, to reduce the risk of (thrombotic) cardiovascular events in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). The filing is supported by data from the pivotal Phase 3 ATLAS ACS 2 TIMI 51...

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Routine expensive MRI imaging doesn’t improve the treatment of patients who need steroid injections into their spinal column to relieve pain, according to this study. In addition, MRIs play a minor role in a doctor’s decision to give epidural steroid injections (ESIs), the most common procedure performed at pain clinics in the U.S. "Our results suggest that MRI is unlikely to avert a procedure, diminish complications or improve outcomes," study leader Steven P....

According to Kaixuan Liu MD, PhD, chief surgeon at Atlantic Spinal Care in Edison, N.J., “the good news for patients suffering with Radiculopathy is that there are more tools available today than ever before to provide relief.” Edison, NJ (PRWEB) October 28, 2011 Anyone who has experienced back pain knows how debilitating it can be. However, before treatment can begin, patients must understand what’s causing the pain. Radiculopathy is any disease that affects spinal...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) today announced new data demonstrating a reduction in opioid burdens with EXPAREL(TM) (bupivacaine liposome extended-release injectable suspension) at doses up to and including 300 mg compared to bupivacaine HCl in a multimodal setting at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) in Pittsburgh. These data are the result of a pooled analysis of five trials conducted...

WEST ORANGE, N.J., Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kessler Foundation, in collaboration with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, announced that it has selected six participants for the Ekso exoskeleton investigational studies, which will commence October 17. Made by Ekso Bionics, Ekso is a wearable, robotic, battery-powered exoskeleton that enables wheelchair users to stand and walk. Ekso Bionics announced the rebranding of both its company name and product line on October 13, 2011. It...

Dr. Fardad Mobin is a spine surgeon specializing in neck and back conditions. Dr. Mobin is now offering pain management including pain injections and rehabilitation options. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2011 Dr. Fardad Mobin is a spine surgeon specializing in neck and back conditions. He has been practicing neurosurgery for over 15 years and has performed over 2,000 operations. His patients praise his work and the relief that he has given them. Dr. Mobin does not only perform...

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PharMEDium Services, LLC, market leader for customized pharmacy sterile compounding for hospital intravenous and epidural therapies, launched its new website, www.pharmedium.com, which now provides updates on drug shortages, patient safety and ready-to-use pharmacy compounding services. Hospital customers can easily obtain valuable information on PharMEDium's broad range of services designed to reduce waste, improve efficiency and enhance...

BETHLEHEM, Pa., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to expand its offerings for infusion therapy in both the acute care hospital and outpatient markets, with an initial focus on home infusion, B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) announced today an exclusive alliance with CME America to distribute the BodyGuard® line of electronic infusion pumps. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081022/NYW008LOGO ) The five-year exclusive distribution agreement allows B. Braun customers...