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Scientists use yeast instead of poppies to make opioidsScientists have invented a speedy method to make potent painkilling opioids using bioengineered baker's yeast instead of poppies, but need to fine-tune the process to make it commercially viable, according to a study published on Thursday. More… |
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Ebola vaccine trial halted temporarily after joint painsA clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine developed by Merck and NewLink has been halted temporarily as a precautionary measure after four patients complained of joint pains, the University of Geneva Hospital said. "They are all f More… |
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Overregulation 'hurting' cancer patientsUntreated cancer pain and its horrendous consequences for patients and their families is a ‘scandal of global proportions,’ said a survey. The international survey showed that more than half of the world's populati More… |
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EU crisis spells more pain for drugmakersDrugmakers are counting the cost of the deepening euro zone crisis, with further austerity-driven price cuts expected in important European markets, including Italy and France, said experts. Growing alarm at multiple government-imposed cut More… |
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Dubai hosts first ME pain & inflammation academyDubai played host to the first Middle East Pain & Inflammation Academy which focused on sharing best practice, latest advances, challenges and solutions in the field of pain and management of chronic inflammatory disorders. Over 1 More… |
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Female veterans ‘complain less of pain than men’Female veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are less likely to complain of painful physical conditions than their male counterparts, according to a US study. The study of more than 91,000 US veterans runs counter to what is seen in th More… |
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Lyrica approval welcomedThe approval granted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new treatment for a chronic pain condition represents a major breakthrough, according to specialists. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that is usually accompanied More… |
