Nov 13, 2019,2:40 pm Quora Contributor Consumer Tech More From ForbesThe Net Worth Of Tom SteyerHere is the net worth of Tom SteyerPauseUnmuteCurrent Time 0:46/Duration 1:00Loaded: 99.89% Fullscreenx Why is the healthcare system biased and disrespectful to chronic pain patients who are prescribed opioids? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and…
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Injectable, flexible electrode could replace rigid nerve-stimulating implants
If you or someone you know is dealing with chronic pain, epilepsy or depression then this is one article worth reading and device worth looking into. November 8, 2019 By Tom Ziemer For news media By electrically stimulating nerves, neuromodulation therapies can reduce epileptic seizures, soothe chronic pain, and treat depression and a host of…
High Number of Youths Using Prescription Opioids
November 8, 2019 Pat Anson By Pat Anson, PNN Editor A large new analysis of drug use by teenagers and young adults in the U.S. has found a surprisingly high level of prescription opioid use. In a survey of over 56,000 youths, researchers found that 21% of teens and 32% of young adults said they had…
Why Your Physician is Withholding Pain Medication
by Grace McClure2018-07-09 More than 1 in 3 people in the US have chronic or severe pain and have been prescribed prescription pain medication. For many people with chronic pain, taking prescribed pain medication is a necessity for daily living. So what happens when this pain medicine becomes limited or taken away all together? Can a…
Pain Management for Your Back
The best defense against back pain from ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is controlling your disease with a daily treatment plan. It will usually include medications your doctor recommends. When the pain is worse than normal and you’re having a flare, your doctor may have you try other drugs. But you can take steps on your own,…

