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NIH’s Dr. Collins Interview with Paul Basken of The Chronicle of Higher Education

February 27, 2015

Director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis S. Collins was recently interviewed by Paul Basken of The Chronicle of Higher Education. In the interview, Dr. Collins spoke of…

Only TWO WEEKS REMAINING to Submit Your Application for the ICA Pilot Research Program

February 19, 2015

The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) invites investigators from all disciplines interested in studying interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome or bladder pain syndrome, to submit an application…

Review of Cake

February 19, 2015

Last month the film Cake, starring Jennifer Aniston, opened in theatres nationwide. It attempts to accurately depict the life of a woman struggling with chronic pain. If you’re considering seeing…

Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

February 19, 2015

Last week The Institute of Medicine released its much anticipated report, “Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Redefining an Illness.” In it, IOM makes four key recommendations: That the U.S. Department…

Nationwide Survey Reveals Widespread Use of Mind and Body Practices

February 19, 2015

According to a large nationally representative survey developed by NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health…

Hydrocodone 100 Days Survey

February 19, 2015

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is conducting a survey to learn about the impact new Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations have…