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Every year, at least 116 million adult Americans experience chronic pain, a condition that costs the nation between $560 billion and $635 billion annually, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Much of this pain is preventable or could be better managed, added the committee that wrote the report.The committee called for coordinated, national efforts of public and private organizations to create a cultural transformation in how the nation understands and approaches pain management...

GLENVIEW, Ill., June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the one of every four American adults who suffers from chronic pain, the findings released today by the Institute of Medicine in its report, "Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education and Research" will evoke a sigh of relief. More people suffer with pain than the number afflicted by cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined, the IOM committee noted. The 2010 Patient Protection and...

BALTIMORE, June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pain Foundation (APF) today announced the launch of "Explain Your Pain," an educational initiative designed to help educate Hispanic Americans about chronic pain and foster improved dialogue between people with pain and their health care providers. A growing body of research demonstrates that minorities, including Hispanics, are less likely to have access to pain management services and treatments, have their pain documented by...

Neurobiologists have determined the number of circuits needed to see movementsSurely, everybody knows this phenomenon: an animal doesn't stand out against its background and becomes visible to us only when it moves. The reason behind this is that we depend strongly on our eyesight for navigation, and the perception of motion is particularly well developed. But what exactly happens in the brain during this process? How must the nerve cells be interconnected for movements to be recognized as...

By taking advantage of a "body swap" illusion, researchers have captured the brain regions involved in one of the most fundamental aspects of self-awareness: how we recognize our bodies as our own, distinct from others and from the outside world. That self-perception is traced to specialized multisensory neurons in various parts of the brain that integrate different sensory inputs across all body parts into a unified view of the body.The findings, reported online on June 16 in...

HOUSTON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spine Pain Management, Inc. (OTC.BB: SPIN), through its Chief Executive Officer, William F. Donovan, M.D., is pleased to announce its expansion of operations into the Orlando, Florida area through a relationship with a new spine pain diagnostic center. Through this relationship, the company will be able to facilitate medical spine injection procedures to patients from the central Florida area. Since the inception of the company's current business...

In today's world, a great many people suffer from a variety of health conditions that bring along with them a great deal of pain. That is why John Young is pleased to announce his new Higher Vision Wellness website, to help people with their pain. (PRWEB) June 13, 2011 In today's world, a great many people suffer from a variety of health conditions that bring along with them a great deal of pain. That is why John Young is pleased to announce his new Higher Vision Wellness website, to...

According to a new study, drinking two sugary drinks a day can dull the taste buds and lead to cravings for high-calorie foods. The research suggests that within a month those who drink sugary beverages are left with a dulled sensitivity of sweet tastes.  This leads to an increased preference for high-calorie and sugar-laden foods, which creates a "vicious cycle" as consumers look for their next treat. Those who do not have a sweet tooth are particularly at risk of developing one after...

HOUSTON, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spine Pain Management, Inc. (OTC.BB: SPIN) is pleased to report that the British Columbia Securities Commission has revoked its cease trade order issued on January 20, 2009. About Spine Pain Management: Spine Pain Management, Inc. is a medical marketing, management, billing and collection company facilitating treatment for patients who have sustained spine injuries resulting from traumatic accidents. The company's mission is to deliver turnkey...

A Position Statement from the American Academy of Pain Medicine GLENVIEW, Ill., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several recent unintentional deaths of military personnel have drawn national attention on major news websites and Sunday morning television talk shows. While these deaths are tragic and deserve deep societal mourning and introspection, the pain experts from the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) urge media and government officials to rightly assess the many...