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The pain-killing drug called Tramadol works in the brain to relieve discomfort. Tramadol is usually taken for long term pain because it is a non-narcotic pain reliever and doesn’t cause addiction. In addition, Tramadol is marketed as Ultram. Ultram ER’s extended release formulation is comparable to the Tramadol HCL formula. Read the rest of this entry »

What’s the Difference?
The fundamental difference between the two approaches is that the Democrats would expand the Medicare entitlement to include their plan inside the Medicare system, while Republicans would create a standalone insurance plan that would be offered and funded by insurance companies willing to provide it.

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The political calculus going on over the Medicare prescription drug issue is remarkably like that of the patients’ rights debate — both sides using a key election-year issue to maneuver for the political high ground.

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Q.I injured my shoulder while weight lifting. The pain is localized and felt on the lateral side of the deltoid muscle. When I extend the arm from the shoulder and supinate the forearm, the discomfort is accentuated. Read the rest of this entry »

Q.My husband has been diagnosed with pigmented villonodular synovitis. He has had surgery on his right knee once and left knee twice. His left knee continues to be very painful and swells following exercise. Any information would be appreciated. He is 49 years old. Read the rest of this entry »

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a highly progressive and destructive disease of synovial joints. Changes in the structure and function of the synovium in the joint are a hallmark of the disease process. Inflammation contributes significantly to the destruction of cartilage and bone in RA.
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