The first study to show a safety difference between short and long-acting opioids also revealed a link between testosterone levels among men using the opioids daily to treat chronic pain, according to a Pain Medicine News report.
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Pfizer announced that the Lyrica drug, used to treat fibromyalgia and chronic pain disorders, is not effective in reducing neuropathic pain caused by HIV infection or diabetes, according to American News Report.
Spine specialist Stephen T. Onesti, MD, FACS, has been appointed the director of neurosurgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, N.Y.
More than 2,000 InterFuse devices have been implanted worldwide.
Three orthopedic surgeons have been recognized with the Health Volunteers Overseas' 2012 Golden Apple Award, according to an AAOS Now report.
The American Hospital Association recognized Hospital for Special Surgery's Charla de Lupus program with the Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence.
James Dineen, MD, a sports medicine physician, was inducted into the Greater Wilmington (N.C.) Sports Hall of Fame, according to a WWAY News Channel report.
Smith & Nephew has closed its acquisition of Kalypto Medical, which will add to the company's negative pressure wound therapy business.
Douglas Bolda, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, recently joined the medical staff at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind., according to a KPC News report.
Healthcare industry leaders discuss which presidential candidate is better for healthcare: President Barack Obama or Mitt Romney.