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Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal on Interventional Pain Management Names Mass General Radiologist as New Editor-in-Chief

2013-06-18 16:25:22

Professional Society Names New Editor-in-Chief of Multidisciplinary Journal NEW YORK, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) recently announced that Mass General radiologist Joshua A. Hirsch, MD, FACR, FSIR has been named the new editor-in-chief of Pain Physician, a peer-reviewed academic journal for physicians and basic scientists that presents the latest studies, research and information related to the specialty of...

Mapi Pharma Granted United States Patent for Pain Relief Medication "Tapentadol"

2013-06-18 08:30:40

The patent covers the process and preparation of Tapentadol for the treatment of moderate to severe-acute pain NESS ZIONA, Israel, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mapi Pharma Ltd. (Mapi), developer of complex bulk Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), generic and innovative intermediates, and finished dosage forms based on selected drug delivery systems, announced today that the company has been granted a United States patent for Tapentadol. Tapentadol is indicated in the US...

National Medical Billing Services' Nader Samii and Lisa Rock Are Featured Speakers at Becker's Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference

2013-06-14 12:26:20

Presentations Focus on Business & Clinical Best Practices for Profitability; Pain Management Billing & Coding and Managed Care Contracting ST. LOUIS, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nader Samii, Chief Executive Officer and Lisa Rock, President of National Medical Billing Services, a national healthcare revenue cycle management company that specializes in servicing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and their affiliated surgeons, are featured speakers at Becker's 11(th) Annual...

Don’t Let a Migraine or Headache Become a Pain

2013-06-13 23:15:05

California Society of Anesthesiologists Offers Tips for Migraine and Headache Pain Management during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Currently, more than 37 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with migraines. Although 47 percent of the adult population experience headaches annually, these disorders are poorly recognized and inadequately treated. During June, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, the California Society of...

Visit the New Elan Wellness Center’s Westchase Personal Injury Clinic and Start Feeling Better Today

2013-06-12 23:27:02

There’s one place in Tampa Bay that people suffering from personal injuries can go for effective pain relief. Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 12, 2013 Elan Wellness Center, headed up by Dr. Christine Rogers, a chiropractic physician, is the place to find treatment for all types of discomforts and pain. Chiropractic deals with pain on a holistic level employing non-pharmaceutical techniques and protocols to relieve pain. The practice of chiropractic care also serves as a preventative measure...

Access MediQuip CMO Dr. Steven Arnold to Speak at Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management ASC Conference

2013-06-12 23:19:00

Dr. Steven Arnold will participate in a panel discussion on "Emerging Business Issues in Spine Surgery". Lake Mary, FL (PRWEB) June 12, 2013 Access MediQuip, the nation's first and largest surgical and implant management company, has announced its chief medical officer, Dr. Steven L. Arnold, MD, MS, MBA, CPE, FHIMSS, will speak at the upcoming 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference taking place June 13-15 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in...

Romanoff Joins Innovative Statewide Program to Combat Abuse of Prescription Pain Medications

2013-06-12 16:26:11

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Romanoff, MD, of Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants in Charlotte, has been appointed a regional trainer and mentor for Project Lazarus, an innovative statewide initiative to help combat the misuse and abuse of prescription medications used for pain management. As usage of highly addictive narcotics and other opioid medications for pain management has risen 160% over the past decade, unintentional deaths from the drugs in North...

QRxPharma Granted US Patent On Hybrid Opioids

2013-06-12 08:29:32

Composition of Matter Patent Provides Coverage Until 2031 SYDNEY and BEDMINSTER, N.J., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- QRxPharma Limited (ASX: QRX and OTCQX: QRXPY) announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the Company U.S. Patent #8,461,171 ("'171 patent") titled "Hybrid Opioid Compounds and Compositions," which expires in 2031. This patent covers a hybrid morphine-oxycodone molecule where these two different opioids are chemically linked. The...

O’Neill Plastic Surgery Now Offering Exparel to Help Manage Post-Surgical Pain

2013-06-11 23:27:22

Exparel, the non-opiate pain medication, is now being offered at O’Neill Plastic Surgery for Charleston, cosmetic surgery patients. Charleston, SC (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 O’Neill Plastic Surgery is now offering their Charleston, cosmetic surgery patients Exparel, a non-opiate alternative to help manage pain after surgery. Now local patients have more options when it comes to their surgical and recovery plans. Bupivacaine, the active ingredient in the Exparel, is an anesthetic injection...

A Path To Lower-Risk Painkillers

2013-06-11 11:16:32

New findings provide vital step towards exploring pain medications that may lower risks of prescription drug abuse and side effects of painkillers For patients managing cancer and other chronic health issues, painkillers such as morphine and Vicodin are often essential for pain relief. The body's natural tendency to develop tolerance to these medications, however, often requires patients to take higher doses – increasing risks of harmful side effects and dependency. Now, new research...