Pain

News Briefs December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · · Depression
Even Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Risk of Stroke While previous studies have established a link between long-term exposure to various types of air pollution and reduced brain health, recent research suggests that just five days of exposure to air pollutants may raise the risk of stroke. The … Read More

Simple Strategies Can Ease Bunions

Oct 26, 2023 · · Depression
About one-third of older Americans have bunions: painful swellings that develop on the side of the foot, at the base of the big toe. Their impact shouldn’t be underestimated—they aren’t just painful; they also can impact your mobility, preventing you from taking sufficient exercise and from socializing with others. Fortunately, … Read More

Seek Help if You Suffer from Persistent Pain

Sep 25, 2023 · · Depression
Research published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society highlights the impact of persistent pain on older adults. Persistent pain—also known as chronic pain—typically is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months. The study data suggest that this type of pain contributes to … Read More

Pain Is a Warning Sign

Sep 25, 2023 · · Depression
Studies suggest that 60 to 70 percent of older adults have experienced pain that lasted at least a year, and more than 15 percent report daily pain. But while pain tends to occur more often as you get older, that doesn’t mean you should see it as normal. In fact, … Read More

The Pros and Cons of Steroid Medications

Jul 21, 2023 · · Depression
When cortisone, the first steroid medication, was approved for treating the pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis in the 1950s, it was considered something of a miracle drug. It was so effective that many more steroid medications were developed over the years; now, there are about a dozen medications … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers; Correction

Jul 21, 2023 · · Depression
Do over-the-counter medications for pain relief, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, have any serious side effects? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Aspirin is also an NSAID, but its side effects differ somewhat … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Depression
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

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