Tag: Pain

American Pain Foundation shuts down as senators launch investigation of prescription narcotics

American Pain Foundation shuts down as senators launch investigation of prescription narcotics

The group received 90 percent of its $5 million in funding in 2010 from the drug and medical-device industry, and its guides for patients, journalists and policymakers had played down the risks associated with opioid painkillers while exaggerating the benefits.

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May 12, 2012 | By | Reply More
State to issue warning on opioid risks — Seattle Times

State to issue warning on opioid risks — Seattle Times

Following an series of articles in the Seattle Times drawing attention to the high death rate among patients taking methadone. Washington state will issue a public health advisory that singles out the unique risks of methadone, a commonly prescribed pain medicine that’s linked to the most accidental overdose deaths.

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December 22, 2011 | By | Reply More
Getting the right help for acute pain

Getting the right help for acute pain

Acute pain can be harrowing — and receiving prompt and helpful treatment can make all the difference in the world.

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September 29, 2011 | By | Reply More
UW’s “Mini-Medical School” lecture series begins Feb. 1st

UW’s “Mini-Medical School” lecture series begins Feb. 1st

The Tuesday night talks will feature UW Medicine experts who will discuss such topics as efforts to improve patient-physician communication, new technology that helps patients with cystic fibrosis breathe better and new approaches to managing pain.

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January 20, 2011 | By | Reply More
FDA to limit acetaminophen in prescription drugs

FDA to limit acetaminophen in prescription drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration moves to limit amount of acetaminophen in prescription medications to reduce the risk of severe liver injury.

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January 14, 2011 | By | 1 Reply More
Learn to control pain instead of letting pain control you

Learn to control pain instead of letting pain control you

Chronic pain is common and becomes more so as we grow older. In fact, after the age of 60, one in three people lives with chronic pain.

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July 19, 2010 | By | Reply More
Higher-dose pain prescriptions linked to higher overdose risk

Higher-dose pain prescriptions linked to higher overdose risk

Patients on highest doses were nine times more likely to overdose than those on lowest doses

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January 21, 2010 | By | 1 Reply More
UW opens new pain center

UW opens new pain center

“Today we know that pain can itself be a disease” – Dr Alex Cahana

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November 23, 2009 | By | Reply More
Hospital News: Virginia Mason

Hospital News: Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason Medical Center has opened a Headache Clinic at its Federal Way facility. The facility will be for adult men and women who have recurring headaches of all kinds, including migraine, tension and menstrual headaches. Dr. Dennis Rochier and Linda Johnston, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, will provide care at the clinic. Both are [...]

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Treatments for Chronic Pain

Treatments for Chronic Pain

    “Chronic Pain is a Disease in Its Own Right” 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4,  Central Library Dr. Alex Cahana, chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of Washington’s Department of Anesthesiology, will talk about new treatments for chronic pain, including medications, devices, injections and alternative therapies. Central [...]

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November 23, 2008 | By | Reply More