Tag: pain

Vertex Stock Sparks As Debate Rages Over Potential Blockbuster Pain Drug

Vertex stock advanced Tuesday as analysts debated the company’s pain drug, VX-548, with one saying it could eventually be worth up to $11.4 billion in sales. X The renewed pain drug debate follows Vertex Pharmaceuticals‘ (VRTX) first quarter report. The company beat forecasts and kept its outlook for the year. Vertex also noted it has […]

Paulina Porizkova, 59, is ‘shocked by the absence of pain’ 3 months after double hip replacement — here’s what to know about the surgery

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Paulina Porizkova is sharing an update after her double hip replacement surgery, which she says […]

I’m A Spine Doctor — Here’s 1 Thing I’d Never, Ever Do If I Had Back Pain

An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Spine doctors have a very specific message for people walking around with back pain: Don’t push through. This is especially true with one specific combination of movements, according to Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spine surgeon and neurosurgeon for the New […]