Life Sciences
Data on lower back pain described by D.K. Weiner et al
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, January 26th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Chronic low back pain (CLBP) in older adults may be disabling and therapeutically challenging, largely because of the inefficacy and/or morbidity associated with traditional pain treatment. We conducted a randomized controlled trial in 200 men and women >= age 65 with CLBP to evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) with and without general conditioning and aerobic exercise (GCAE), for reducing pain and improving physical function."
"Participants were randomized to receive (1) PENS, (2) control-PENS (brief electrical stimulation to control for treatment expectancy), (3) PENS +...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Hepatitis Weekly
Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2009-01-26)
More Articles from Hepatitis Weekly
- Hepatitis B Virus
Data from G.L.H. Wong et al provide new insights into hepatitis B virus - Hepatitis B Virus
New hepatitis B virus study findings have been reported by scientists at Akdeniz University - Hepatitis B Virus
Research from Seoul National University in the area of hepatitis B virus published - Hepatitis B Virus
Scientists at National Cancer Institute publish new data on hepatitis B virus - Hepatitis C Virus
New hepatitis C virus data have been reported by G. Barril and co-authors - Hepatitis C Virus
PEGASYS(R) Proven Effective as Hepatitis C Treatment for Latino Patients, According to Article in the New England Journal of Medicine - More from this issue of Hepatitis Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
