Study: Decorated needles calm patients
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Researchers at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center believe they have found a way to make patients less fearful of needles &#151; decorate them with butterflies, flowers and smiley faces.
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Hypnosis can lead to less anxiety and pain during breast biopsies procedures, research finds.
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Researchers have developed a patch that uses modified thermal inkjet printer technology to administer medicines.
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Acupuncture is more effective than drugs in treating osteoarthritis, shows a study published last week. The needle therapy helped to reduce pain and stiffness and gave patients a better quality
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A few lucky people in need of a break from their stress got a chance at some unconventional therapy.
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Music, pets and aromatherapy should be  used to calm agitated or delusional patients before turning to  drugs that often prove ineffective or have unhealthy side  effects, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Drug-using prisoners may be given clean needles under a scheme being considered by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The service has confirmed it is considering handing out kits to inmates as part of a harm-reduction programme.
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Acupuncture, already shown to help ease the nausea patients often suffer after having surgery, may actually work better than drugs, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
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Magnetic bracelets are good for relieving the pain of arthritis, say researchers.
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Doctors say patients timid about having surgeries for fear of pain shouldn't put it off: A new focus on patient comfort and advances in pain management are making many procedures nearly pain-free.
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A surgical gown with incision marks is designed to boost medical students' empathy for their patients.
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Doctors find 26 needles in a woman's body, believed to have been inserted by relatives upset she was not a boy.
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Cancer patients waiting for crucial test results may be given essential oils in an effort to calm their fears.
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Stimulating the brain with implanted electrodes appears to help ease the pain of cluster headaches, two separate teams of researchers reported on Wednesday.
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At a scary time for patients, too few doctors ask about feelings, a new study finds.
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NEW YORK  - Several types of nonpharmacologic treatment, including physical exercise, relaxation training, and acupuncture can provide long-lasting improvements for patients with chronic tension-type headaches, physical therapists in Sweden report.
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Scientists are developing an artificial vein for use in patients with circulation problems.