Plantar Fasciitis Pain Eased With Stretching Exercises
All of the patients foot function indexes improved following the exercises.
Musculoskeletal Pain
European Medicines Agency Accepts MAA for Gout Drug
Lesinurad targets both excretion and production of uric acid.
Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia Not Linked
The prevalence of fibromyalgia in patients with Lyme disease is no higher than that of the general population.
Insulin Resistance in RA Not Linked with Atherosclerosis
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis had higher levels of insulin resistance, but they were not associated with atherosclerosis.
Mapping the Circuitry Responsible for Chronic Pain
Pain typically has a clear cause, but not all the time.
Wrist Pain in Patient with Scaphoid Fracture History
A teenager complains of pain in the left wrist, yet manifests no localized swelling and exhibits symmetric bilateral range of motion.
Many Gout-Related Trips to Hospital May Be Preventable
Eighty-nine percent of admissions (50 patients) met the definition of being preventable.
Medical Use of Magnets Under Exploration
More than $1 billion worth of OTC therapeutic magnets have been sold worldwide to date, but are they useful for muscle pain?
Proceed with Caution When Barefoot Running
Research on the relationship between footwear, injury and subsequent pain rates is limited. A switch to a minimalist shoe or barefoot running should be done gradually.
High Body Mass Index Linked With Foot Pain
Limited evidence suggesting reduced symptoms after weight-loss surgery; warrants further study
