Patent medicine makers claimed to cure all Nov 1, 2009
What if one single miracle medicine could cure a fantastical range of ailments, including rheumatism, back pain, sprains, bruises, burns, frostbite, chilblains, ear and toothaches, cholera, cramps, congestive chills and even tumors. Such was the promise of Instant Relief, a concocted cure-all courtesy of Bloomington patent medicine manufacturer Henry S. Woodard. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Top 7 reasons to consider a netbook this holiday season Nov 1, 2009
They're small and light - Leave the back pain at home. Netbooks are smaller and lighter than traditional laptops, making them ultra-portable without feeling like you are getting a workout. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Driver in Galluccio crash breaks silence Oct 31, 2009
Tager was taken by ambulance to Mount Auburn Hospital, where he was treated for neck and back pain and later released. The next day, his 13-year old son had numbness in his hands and has since been treated as an outpatient for continuing numbness in his extremities and shoulder pain, Tager said. (Boston Globe)
The road least travelled Oct 31, 2009
I climb down, wrapped in a personal fog, made thicker by back pain, and go into the diner. My double vision doesn't help and my ears cannot believe my chicken burger order placed with the dentally challenged woman behind the counter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Central Lees Hocker overcomes obstacles to qualify for state Oct 30, 2009
Hocker, battling the flu and back pain, finished 10th at the regional meet held at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Columbus Junction ... Hocker knows she will have to fight through the back pain for one more race. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Swine Flu Vaccine Oct 30, 2009
hollycast wrote on Oct 17, 2009 3:01 AM:" i was in utah several weeks ago and contracted h1n1, along with my family. .it came on so fast i thought we were poisoned . threw up many, many times until it was dry heaves and vile !!!! we all had a fever, back pain that was horrible, and the most intense head ache and fatigue you could imagine. instead of coming back home we had to rent a hotel to basically die in. (hotel was not something we couold afford either)my son is asthmatic and sent him into... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Youzhny, Andreev retire at St. Petersburg Open Oct 30, 2009
The top-seeded Youzhny was trailing of Uzbekistan 6-2, 2-1 before quitting because of lower back pain, while of Russia led 6-3, 0-1 before Andreev stopped because of a left knee injury. Youzhny, the 2004 St. Petersburg champion who won the Kremlin Cup for his fifth career title on Sunday, said the pain prevented him from playing his best in the first set. (ESPN -- Tennis)
HINGHAM POLICE FIRE LOG: Oct. 12-18, 2009 Oct 30, 2009
Hull Police request medic for post surgery back pain. 5:58 p.m. Otis St., DPW call out. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Top-seeded Youzhny retires in St. Petersburg Oct 30, 2009
Top-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia retired with lower back pain ... ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- Top-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia retired with lower back pain while trailing Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-2, 2-1 Thursday in the second round of the St. Petersburg Open. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Accident Backs Up Interstate Traffic Between Waco And Temple Oct 30, 2009
One of the passengers of the car complained of back pain and was taken to Scott Hospital in Temple. Latest Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Oct. 29 fire log Oct 30, 2009
7:05 p.m. EMTs responded to the Littleton Middle School for female party with back pain. The patient was transported to Emerson Hospital. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Safina withdraws; Serena to end year at No. 1 Oct 29, 2009
Injured Dinara Safina retires in first round-robin match at WTA Championships - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 1:08 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Health Tip: Exercise During Pregnancy Oct 29, 2009
Possible relief from common pregnancy symptoms, such as back pain and constipation. Improved sleep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Stepanek advances to BA Trophy quarterfinals Oct 29, 2009
Radek Stepanek, Philipp Kohlschreiber, Nicolas Almagro reach BA Trophy quarterfinals - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 3:58 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Benneteau, Serra advance at Lyon Grand Prix Oct 29, 2009
Julien Benneteau, Florent Serra advance at Lyon Grand Prix - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 6:39 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Wozniacki to play Sydney before Aussie Open Oct 29, 2009
Caroline Wozniacki to play at Sydney International ahead of Australian Open - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 11:21 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Violent father » Oct 29, 2009
Andre Agassi writes of hatred of father, tennis in upcoming autobiography - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 11:18 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Ex-champs Youzhny, Safin win at St. Petersburg Oct 29, 2009
Former champions Mikhail Youzhny, Marat Safin advance at St. Petersburg Open - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 5:58 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Chardy, Andreev among St. Petersburg winners Oct 28, 2009
Jeremy Chardy, Igor Andreev among St. Petersburg Open winners - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 4:09 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Village Idiot: The good, the ad and the ugly Oct 28, 2009
"Do you have shortness of breath? Loss of ear hair? Painful fingernails? Does your coffee smell like tea? You may be suffering from NOPQ. Ask your doctor about Nopquease, the only FDA-approved antidote for EFGHI, the medicine we were pushing last year."Nopquease may cause lower back pain, explosive diarrhea, foot spasms, bleeding eyeballs, agoraphobia, spontaneous conception and abnormal eyebrow growth ... Eating Toasted Chocolate Cheese Pig Skins may cause high blood pressure, blotchy skin,... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Report: Agassi used crystal meth, lied to ATP Oct 28, 2009
Report: Andre Agassi book says he used crystal meth - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 10:50 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Top seed Tsonga advances at Lyon Grand Prix Oct 28, 2009
Ivan Ljubicic beats Martin Vassallo Arguello in Lyon Grand Prix first round - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 6:44 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Serena, Oudin on U.S. team for Fed Cup final Oct 28, 2009
Serena Williams, Melanie Oudin on U.S. team for Fed Cup final - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 6:16 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Cilic reaches Bank Austria Trophy second round Oct 28, 2009
Marin Cilic wins at Bank Austria Tennis Trophy; defending champion Philipp Petzschner withdraws - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 6:26 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
A focus on the patient Oct 28, 2009
" Today, for example, he said a patient reported continuing back pain; Dr. Fiorillo probably will recommend surgery. Another wondered why the surgeon he saw for a colonoscopy told him to have another in five years rather than 10. "It's variable," he said, when asked how many e-mails he and his colleagues deal with daily. Looking into the various colleagues' files, he sees one doctor with only 12 in his basket; another has 87. Dr. Fiorillo has 25, half of which are from the previous day. Michael... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Why Antidepressants Don't Work For So Many Oct 28, 2009
25, 2008) Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants for patients with low back pain for three main reasons; to relieve pain; reduce mild depression and improve a person's mood; and improve sleep. Despite. (Science Daily)
Holding on to hope Oct 27, 2009
Josh Bornamann s cancer was discovered after months of severe back pain that landed him in the hospital. He had emergency surgery on his back and a tumor was removed. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Lower Body Posture Oct 27, 2009
Evaluating the static posture can be important in learning how or why a person might be experiencing knee, hip, ankle or back pain. The posture can point to areas of weakness, tight muscles or increased stress on the joints. (Suite101.com)
Plastic Surgery 2009 news briefs Oct 26, 2009
Macromastia (overly large breasts) can be an unhealthy condition resulting in significant shoulder pain, back pain, and deep shoulder grooves caused by bra straps. In the study, women who had breast reduction experienced decreased stress in their lower back while performing a physical activity or task. (EurekAlert!)
Marijuana clinic staged near cop shop Oct 26, 2009
Lighting a bowl of homegrown marijuana to ease his chronic back pain, Christ says people need to know the law. The clinic comes as the Obama administration is loosening guidelines on federal prosecution of medical marijuana. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hanescu advances with ease at St. Petersburg Oct 26, 2009
Updated: October 25, 2009, 2:36 PM ET. Hanescu routs Gabashvili in opener. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Urinary Tract Infections Oct 25, 2009
For lower back pain, use a hot water bottle or heating pad. Prevention. (Suite101.com)
Smoking can cause chronic lower back pain Oct 24, 2009
Canadian researchers have linked smoking to chronic lower back pain. In the study, boffins identified a higher rate of chronic lower back pain among people who smoke every day, reports News ... The condition resulted in chronic lower back pain which could also trigger a "downward spiral" in a person's life, he warned. (India Times, India)
Bye-Bye Back Pain! Oct 24, 2009
Harry Smith spoke with Dr. Norman Marcus about tips for preventing and easing back pain ... (CBS) Four out of five Americans will suffer from disabling back pain during th 00004000 eir lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health ... In fact, says Dr. Norman Marcus, director of muscle pain research at the New York University School of Medicine, people seek medical advice for back pain most than for anything else. (CBS News)
Dealing With Client Crushes as Move... Oct 24, 2009
It's tempting for clients to idolize someone who can take away their back pain or help them to lose weight. Teachers fill a caring role that clients may confuse with their previous relationships with parents, close friends and partners. (Suite101.com)
Symptoms of Different Types of Blad... Oct 24, 2009
Some symptoms of bladder infection are frequent need to urinate, feeling pain or a burning sensation while urinating (dysuria), foul smelling or cloudy looking urine, blood in the urine, mild fever, pain in the lower abdomen, and back pain ... Some other signs can include dysuria, back pain and frequent urination. (Suite101.com)
Jankovic upset, Schiavone advances at Moscow Oct 24, 2009
Jelena Jankovic upset, Francesca Schiavone advances in Kremlin Cup at Moscow - ESPN. Updated: October 23, 2009, 2:09 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Soderling, Baghdatis reach semis in Stockholm Oct 24, 2009
Robin Soderling, Marcos Baghdatis reach semifinals in Stockholm Open - ESPN. Updated: October 23, 2009, 5:12 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
When Government Gets Science Wrong Oct 24, 2009
The UK's National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is seeking to limit the use of steroid injections to treat chronic lower back pain, and will instead encourage suffers to try alternative treatments, such as acupuncture. It's not surprising, really-that's the way that government's "control" health care costs. (Townhall.com)
Enqvist named Sweden's captain for Davis Cup Oct 23, 2009
Updated: October 22, 2009, 2:10 PM ET. Enqvist replaces Wilander as captain. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Soderling breaks into quarterfinals in Stockholm Oct 23, 2009
Stockholm Open: Robin Soderling breaks into quarterfinals - ESPN. Updated: October 22, 2009, 3:35 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Affordable acupuncture comes to Wilmington Oct 23, 2009
Acupuncture, an alternative therapy that promotes natural healing in the body, is proven to be effective in treating neurological ailments including migraines and nerve pain; stress, depression and other emotional distress; digestive problems such as indigestion, constipation and diarrhea; asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments; back pain, arthritis and musculoskeletal pain; and acute sprains, chronic pain and physical injuries. Acupuncture is also effective for premenstrual syndrome,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
The 'Southland' that almost was Oct 23, 2009
Young Ben Sherman is perplexed by how fellow cops shun her, especially because his hothead partner is addicted to pills for back pain and he might someday find himself in Chickie's shoes. There's a cool, no-nonsense attitude about "Southland" that makes it maybe less easy to embrace than some other shows but there are so many strong performances and enough strong-but-nuanced writing that it's easily one of the better dramas currently in prime time. (Multichannel News)
Nalbandian to return to ATP at Heineken Open Oct 22, 2009
David Nalbandian expected to return to the ATP circuit in January at Heineken Open - ESPN. Updated: October 21, 2009, 7:45 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
SEC Preview: Vanderbilt Oct 22, 2009
1 rebounds per game despite being hampered by back pain through much of the season. Ogilvy is reportedly fully recovered from his back problem. (TigerRag.com)
Can UK scientists keep us alive till 100? Oct 21, 2009
While most of us will live longer than our parents and grandparents, the aging population means that in coming decades more people will suffer from age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, heart disease and chronic back pain. Obesity and increased physical activity also put more pressure on our joints, causing them to wear out faster. (CNN -- World)
How to Make Herbal Remedies Oct 21, 2009
Penelope Ody, in her book titled Home Herbal, gives a thorough guide on how to create an entire herbal hospice with numerous recipes for illness ranging from back pain, to combating pre-menstrual stress in women. In these three recipes on how to cure acne, , and cold sores she emphasizes that dosage instructions should be followed to the letter. (Suite101.com)
Wilander quits as Sweden's Davis Cup captain Oct 21, 2009
Mats Wilander quits as captain of Sweden's Davis Cup team - ESPN. Updated: October 20, 2009, 10:39 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Micardis Given Wider Approval Oct 21, 2009
Micardis has possible side effects of its own, including upper respiratory infection, back pain, sinusitis and diarrhea. The drug shouldn't be used by pregnant women, Boehringer said. (MEDLINEplus)
Dealing with difficult health choices Oct 20, 2009
CLEAR SPRING His wife newly diagnosed with a crippling disease, Jeff Pine was dealing with back pain so severe he had to quit his longtime career as a bricklayer. And now he was facing another crisis health care costs. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Walk-in clinic aims to fill gap in downtown health care Oct 20, 2009
Boylan said the most common reasons patients come in are upper respiratory infections, lacerations, skin infections, sprains and back pain. That s where Mabry comes in. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Upbeat Moyer happy to rejoin Phillies Oct 19, 2009
That day, he started to have back pain and a fever. He checked himself into the hospital, and blood tests discovered the infection. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Swine Flu Vaccine Oct 19, 2009
hollycast wrote on Oct 17, 2009 3:01 AM:" i was in utah several weeks ago and contracted h1n1, along with my family. .it came on so fast i thought we were poisoned . threw up many, many times until it was dry heaves and vile !!!! we all had a fever, back pain that was horrible, and the most intense head ache and fatigue you could imagine. instead of coming back home we had to rent a hotel to basically die in. (hotel was not something we couold afford either)my son is asthmatic and sent him into... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Larry Birkhead says he saw Anna Nicole take drugs Oct 19, 2009
However, later acknowledged the celebrity model had an array of ailments, ranging from back pain to seizures, and each one required specific medication ... During cross-examination by attorney Steve Sadow, who represents Stern, Birkhead provided a rundown of Smith's physical problems that included back pain from having breast implants, swelling of her hands, restless leg syndrome and intense headaches including migraines. (USA Today -- Life)
IASP Sponsors Global Year Against Musculoskeletal Pain Oct 19, 2009
Initiative calls for more research, improved treatment methods, greater public awareness (Canada Newswire)
U.S. Healthcare Overhaul: 5 Lessons From Abroad Oct 18, 2009
In Germany, people suffering from fatigue or back pain can get a three-week stay at a "wellness" retreat in the mountains all paid for by health insurance. In Taiwan, people who go to the hospital swipe a card that gives doctors their basic medical information one reason the country has among the lowest healthcare administrative costs in the world. (ABC News)
Wickmayer, Kvitova reach Generali Ladies final Oct 18, 2009
Top two seeds fall as Yanina Wickmayer, Petra Kvitova advance to Generali Ladies final - ESPN. Updated: October 17, 2009, 12:45 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain Oct 17, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- It's not always possible to prevent low back pain. But the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says there are things you can do to help keep it away. (MEDLINEplus)
MRI Abundance May Lead To Excess In Back Surgeries, Study Shows Oct 17, 2009
16, 2009) Patients reporting new low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if treated in an area with a higher-than-average concentration of magnetic resonance imaging machines, according to research from the Stanford University School of Medicine ... In their new study, to be published online Oct. 14 in Health Affairs, Baker and first author Jacqueline Baras correlate areas with high numbers of MRI machines to an increased likelihood that MRIs will be performed on new low-back pain... (Science Daily)
Wakefield to have surgery next week Oct 17, 2009
00 ERA, and was left off the roster for the Division Series against the Angels because the back pain left him unable to move comfortably. Doctors have assured Wakefield that having surgery now will allow him to be ready for the start of spring training in February. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Blackout! Research Explores Adverse Effects of Football's Hard Hits Oct 17, 2009
He started living out of a truck, used a Taser gun to ease his back pain and put Super Glue on his teeth. His behavior was incomprehensible to friends and family -- and its connection to the game he loved seemed unclear. (ABC News)
The Hidden Costs of ObamaCare Oct 16, 2009
A family member of ours did recently when he was experiencing back pain, and when registering, asked the woman working at the radiology company how much an x-ray of the back cost. The x-ray was ordered by his doctor. (Townhall.com)
Living Near Parks, Green Spaces Lowers Depression Rates, Dutch Study Finds Oct 16, 2009
The study also found fewer cases of depression, heart disease, back pain and asthma among those living near green spaces. The link between green space and health was strongest for children and people with low incomes, who are less mobile and spend more time closer to home, the study found. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries Oct 16, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Having easy access to MRI scans may be a bad thing for people with new-onset lower back pain, according to U.S. researchers ... The researchers projected that if all Medicare patients with new-onset lower back pain lived in areas with the least MRI availability in 2004, there would have been 5 ... The study authors also found that two-thirds of MRI scans that may have resulted from increased MRI availability took place within the first month of onset of... (MEDLINEplus)
Forward Zug positive despite setback with injury Oct 16, 2009
Although she didn't practice Thursday, Zug felt a lot better than she did following the game, when she said she constantly woke up with back pain during the night. Coach Char Morett isn't sure if Zug will play Sunday and said her decision will depend on how Zug feels. (Daily Collegian, PA)
