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Month: October 2014

Families Are Concerned About ATV Safety

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 31, 2014 | Accidents

As many area residents probably know, Pennsylvania has a large amount of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users. Exploring the natural beauty of central Pennsylvania by ATV, motorbike, or snowmobile is a common activity among our area's families. However, the...

20% Of Americans Suffer From Chronic Pain

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 29, 2014 | Chronic Pain

A leading psychological news source, PsychCentral.net, recently posted an article about the prevalence of chronic pain. According to their research, about 1 in 5 Americans suffer from daily pain that has spanned 3 or more months. Across the US, these...

Adolescent Chronic Pain Is Expensive

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 27, 2014 | Chronic Pain

Recently, NewsWise published an online article that detailed the prevalence of adolescent chronic pain the United States. The article cited research conducted by the American Pain Society's journal, the Journal of Pain. Statistics within the article...

Think Twice Before Choose Opioids For Chronic Pain

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 21, 2014 | Chronic Pain

According to a recent article by the LA Times, it appears that opioid medication may not be a good option for patients suffering from chronic pain. As stated in the article, chronic pain patients who regularly use opioids to manage their pain are at a heightened...

Stanford Device Could Treat Chronic Pain

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 17, 2014 |

According to a recent news report, a team of Stanford scientists is working on a way to more effectively treat chronic pain. One of the team members, who is an electrical engineer, is currently working on developing tiny robotic devices that be inserted in the...

The Stigma Of Chronic Pain

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 16, 2014 | Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is very real and prevalent medical diagnosis, but it is also one that many refuse to accept and acknowledge, whether they are the sufferer of the pain or not. Pain Pathways magazine (Spring 2011) had a brief article addressing the issue of chronic...

4 Year Old Boy Dies In ATV Accident

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 13, 2014 | Accidents

According to a local news report, a four-year-old Butler County boy recently died as a result of an ATV accident. As many area residents probably know, Pennsylvania has a large amount of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users. Exploring the natural beauty of...

What People With Chronic Pain Want You To Know

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 9, 2014 | Chronic Pain

The Huffington Post covered an article focusing on the few things that people suffering from chronic pain would like others to know. Many people suffering from chronic pain not only deal with the physical pains of the disease, but also the emotional pains that come...

Nursing Homes May Breed Loneliness

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 8, 2014 |

Many of our country's elderly citizens now reside in nursing homes or residential care facilities. Although nursing homes can be a good environment for some residents, others often experience feelings of loneliness, isolation, and depression after being admitted...

Truck Drivers Also Are Distracted Drivers

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 7, 2014 | Accidents

When you see tractor-trailers moving along our country's highways, you expect their drivers to be safe, alert, and vigilant. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A local New York City news source just posted an article about the increased occurrence of...