Pain Management
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Spinal fusion surgery for lower back pain: it's costly and there's little evidence it'll work HealthTimes - 10-09-2018
Gustavo Machado, University
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Exercise more important than ergonomics in preventing neck pain Haley Williams - 07-09-2018
An exercise program is likely to roughly halve the risk of a new episode of neck pain, according to a recent study by Macquarie University. Surprisingly, the
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Australian Patients Association wants chronic pain coordinators in every GP clinic HealthTimes - 10-08-2018
With one in three Australians over the age of 65 suffering from chronic pain, The Australian Patients Association is calling for coordinators trained in pain management to
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Osteopathy - a good first step in treating lower back pain HealthTimes - 06-07-2018
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by a GP or healthcare professional. It is estimated that over 80% of Australians will experience lower back
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GPs should be trained in prescribing medicinal cannabis AAP - 04-07-2018
A survey of GPs shows that while most support the prescribed use of medicinal cannabis for their patients, they lack the training to help them.
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Study has shown hypnosis can be use to treat chronic back pain AAP - 18-05-2018
A small international study has shown hypnosis can help reduce the intensity of chronic lower-back pain when combined with the right education.
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Anaesthetists use hypnosis on needle phobic AAP - 10-05-2018
As many as one in 10 people suffer from needle phobia causing a significant challenge for anaesthetists. Anaesthetists
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Study shows backpacks not to blame for kids back pain AAP - 03-05-2018
A review of published studies has found no evidence carrying schoolbags is causing back pain in children and adolescents. Carrying a schoolbag
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An Australian-led research of epilepsy breakthrough to help families AAP - 26-04-2018
Researchers have discovered a genetic link to devastating epilepsies, which could help families prevent having a second child with the disease.
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Marine cone snails might be a weapon in the fight against the opioid epidemic AAP - 05-04-2018
Australian scientists say they have edged closer to developing new pain relief medication from chemicals found in the venom of sea snails that live on the bottom of
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Call to action to halt the soaring rates of low back pain AAP - 22-03-2018
The global burden of low back pain has reached 'tipping point' and action is needed, warn researchers. Australian experts are leading
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Call for more streamlined guidelines in administering and supplying medical cannabis AAP - 19-02-2018
Researchers are calling for stronger and more streamlined guidelines in administering and supplying medical cannabis. Doctors have been warned
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Benzodiazepines will not help low back pain Health Times - 14-02-2018
Australians seeking relief from low back pain are being urged not to use benzodiazepines (minor tranquilisers) as part of their treatment, according to recommendations released
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Virtual reality, the brain and pain free exercise Health Times - 07-02-2018
A LA TROBE University researcher has found a way for people with knee pain to exercise – pain free. Dr Ebonie Rio has been awarded a
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Fixing pain management could help us solve the opioid crisis HealthTimes - 05-02-2018
Meredith Craigie,
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Federal government will offer guidance on medical cannabis AAP - 10-01-2018
For the first time, a federal government website will offer information and guidance on the use of medical cannabis to treat five different conditions.
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Use of opioid rising in rural areas of Australia AAP - 14-12-2017
The latest analysis of the nation's wastewater shows a worrying rise in the use of the potentially-addictive painkillers oxycodone and fentanyl in rural areas.
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Australian researchers to probe chronic pain AAP - 08-12-2017
The spinal fluid of 30 people suffering from severe chronic pain will be analysed in a pilot study aimed at finding new treatments. The spinal
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No more pain meds for lower back pain AAP - 13-11-2017
A review shows the modern day management of lower back pain does not involve strong prescription medication but physiotherapy and exercise.
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New guidelines to help GPs responsibly prescribe painkilling medications AAP - 27-10-2017
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released new guidelines to help GPs responsibly prescribe painkilling medications.

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