Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Genetics of Fibromyalgia
The Fibromyalgia Family Study identifies and collects blood samples from families with two or more members affected with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). The primary goal of the study is to identify genes that predispose people to FMS and/or symptoms related to FMS; identifying these genes may lead to a better understanding…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Flecainide in Treating Patients With Chronic Neuropathic Pain
RATIONALE: Flecainide therapy may help patients with neuropathic pain live more comfortably. Official Title Phase II Study of Flecainide for the Treatment of Chronic Neuropathic Pain Conditions – Pain Study Type Interventional Study Design Treatment Further Details OBJECTIVES:Investigate the effectiveness of flecainide in the management of neuropathic pain. OUTLINE: Patients…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) – Intervertebral Disc Herniation
This study tests the effectiveness of different treatments for the three most commonly diagnosed lumbar (lower) spine conditions. The purpose of the study is to learn which of two commonly prescribed treatments (surgery and non-surgical therapy) works better for specific types of low back pain. This study tests the effectiveness…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Evaluating Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Neck Pain
Purpose This study will provide the basis for a full-scale trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain (CNP). The study will involve two phases: Phase I includes the development of massage and control protocols and the development of appropriate inclusion and exclusion…
Chronic Pain
30 Dec 2011
Chronic daily headache (incorporating chronic migraine and medication overuse headache)
Chronic daily headache is a syndrome of daily headaches including two distinct diagnoses: chronic migraine and medication overuse headache.
Chronic Pain
16 Nov 2011
Back Pain (Video)
Back pain may be caused by muscle strain, spinal injury or herniated disc. It can be treated with painkillers or, rarely, surgery.
Children's Health
29 Jun 2011
Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)
Breast and nipple thrush is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans. It is common with breastfeeding.
Blood
12 Apr 2011
Vegetable Lasagne with a Twist
A recipe for a calcium rich vegetable lasagna. Suitable for vegetarians, this recipe tastes fantastic served hot or cold with a side salad. Contains spinach,…
Blood
29 Mar 2011
Sweet potato and date salad
A deliciously healthy salad recipe packed with essential nutrients like calcium, vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids. Lisa's sweet potato salad makes a great side…
