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01/08/2024

Ketamine Gets FDA Orphan Drug Designation for CRPS

By Pat Anson, PNN Editor A Canadian biotech company has announced it has been granted orphan drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate the use of ketamine as a treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)¸ a disorder of the nervous system that causes severe,

01/08/2024

What a wonderful, wearable assistive device.

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01/07/2024

Danbury Hospital

Danbury Hospital palliative care.
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01/07/2024

SpaceX recently broke another record in the space industry. This historic event occurred at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on December 23r...

01/07/2024

Be safe out there, the weather 100% New England right now.

01/06/2024

Meet world renowned Attorney, Gregory Anderson.
Hear what he has to say on Jan 17th about his heroic efforts with the Take Care of Maya Netflix trial.

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Join our Facebook Live with Gregory Anderson | Maya Kowalski's Attorney on Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00p Eastern!

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01/06/2024

Fellowship opportunity at Yale for mental health justice. This is much needed and a great opportunity.

About the Fellowship The Clinical fellowship in the Mental Health Justice Clinic is a two-year position with a third-year option and is designed for lawyers with at least three years of practice who are considering a career in law school teaching. Responsibilities include representing clients, super...

01/06/2024

Lack of sensory rooms to include neurodiverse-sports fans.

Sensory rooms provide a safe option for neurodiverse sports fans wishing to attend live stadium events but fearful of the impact the noisy and raucous atmosphere might have on their condition. Regrettably, despite some recent progress, many top stadia are yet to offer sensory rooms to fans.

01/02/2024

Great advice…

01/01/2024

Happy New Year 2024
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12/31/2023

Understanding the signs and symptoms of chronic regional pain syndrome/CRPS

Complex regional pain syndrome
(CRPS) is a neurological
condition that can cause prolonged pain and inflammation in the body. CRPS can affect internal organs like the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. It can also spread to other parts of the body, such as other limbs or other internal organs.

Over time, the affected limb can become cold and pale. It may undergo skin and nail changes as well as muscle spasms, tightening, as well as dermatological lesions. Once these changes occur, the condition is often irreversible.

CRPS occasionally may spread from its source to elsewhere in the body, such as the opposite limb.

In some people, signs and symptoms of CRPS go away on their own. In others, signs and symptoms may persist for months to years. Treatment is likely to be most effective when started early in the course of the illness

Common dermatologic manifestations of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which often are nonspecific and often the presenting symptoms of the syndrome, include allodynia, edema, erythema, hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, and petechiae.

Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms).

Pain areas: in the nerves, arms or legs, back, foot, or hands
Pain types: can be chronic
Muscular: rhythmic muscle contractions, loss of muscle, or muscle spasms
Sensory: pins and needles, sensitivity to pain, or uncomfortable tingling and burning
Whole body: nervous system dysfunction or sweating
Also common: depression, headache, redness, swelling, or tenderness Over time, the affected limb can become cold and pale. It may undergo skin and nail changes as well as muscle spasms and tightening. Once these changes occur, the condition is often irreversible.

CRPS occasionally may spread from its source to elsewhere in the body, such as the opposite limb.

In some people, signs and symptoms of CRPS go away on their own. In others, signs and symptoms may persist for months to years. Treatment is likely to be most effective when started early in the course of the illness