Research

Research has shown that Botox, the notorious anti-aging injection, is a fast and effective treatment for many chronic pain conditions. Botox works by reducing pain caused by muscle spasms and other chronic pain ailments. AmeriCare Medical held a symposium in Troy, Michigan earlier this month, with special guest speaker pain management expert Dr. Todd Lininger of Neuro-Pain Consultants of Bloomfield Township to discuss this promising therapy. With FDA approval, several specialty healthcare sites across the nation have begun to offer this pain management treatment.   http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/4/prweb8294303.htm  

Some studies suggest that the side effects of analgesics may be worse than many doctors believe. Some clinical tests are not sufficiently illustrative of the possible harmful effects of  these drugs. http://backandneck.about.com/b/2011/01/13/health-risks-analgesic.htm

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, has been found to be less likely if one maintains a healthy diet consisting of foods like fruits and vegetables, Omega-3 rich fish, and nuts. http://www.thirdage.com/arthritis/foods-avoid-osteoarthritis?page=0,1

Cancer Treatment for Older Patients is Changing

The Ellison Medical Foundation has invited Cornell University, including Weill Cornell Medical College, to submit two nominees to the New Scholar Program in Aging. The program supports new investigators of outstanding promise in the basic biological and clinical sciences relevant to understanding lifespan development processes and age-related diseases and disabilities. The award is intended to provide new faculty with support during the especially critical first three years of their independent research career. Up to 25 awards will be made. The award provides $100,000 per year for four years. As of March 1, 2011, nominees must hold regular full time appointments (tenure [...]