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Legislative Alert from NORD
Lifetime Insurance Caps Bills Introduced in the U.S. Congress

Methadone Rises as a Painkiller with Big Risks

Opioid Painkillers Sometimes Make Pain Worse, According To Evidence Review

Imaging Study Of Pain Sheds Light On Mystery Condition

Is pain all in the mind?
New research shows why some people are better at coping with pain than others

At-A-Glance: The Final Ticket to Work Regulations

Extension of Therapy Cap Exceptions
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act 2008

Study Currently Recruiting: Cerebrospinal Fluid Repository (CSF)

The Itch
Its mysterious power may be a clue to a new theory about brains and bodies

Dystonia and CRPS Study

Curing Chronic Pain In Kids
New Waltham Center Tackles Brain, Body Connection

New Ticket to Work Regulations Create Exciting New Opportunities

FDA Health Alerts

Manufacturers of TNF-Blocker Drugs Must Highlight Risk of Fungal Infections

Actavis Totowa Announces Voluntary Recall at the Retail Level of All Drug Products Manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey Facility

FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies

Actavis Totowa Announces Voluntary Recall at the Retail Level of All Drug Products Manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey Facility

FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies

February 2008 Drug Safety Labeling Changes for 47 drugs now available on web

ETHEX Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of 30 mg. and 60 mg. Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets Due to the Potential for Oversized Tablets NDC #58177-320-04 & 58177-330-04 Lot Numbers listed below

Remicade, Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia
FDA Investigating Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers And Cancer Risk In Children And Young Adults

Advocacy

Advocacy Alert: Ask Your Legislators to Support the Repeal of the Therapy Cap

How Jersey Fails Injured Workers

Illinois Advocacy Alert: RSDS Education/Awareness Bill

House Approves Bill on Mental Health Parity

NJ: Governor Corzine Signs CRPS Education and Research Program Act

Stories

Wisdom for Coping with Pain: An Interview with "Jeisea"
From HowToCopeWithPain.org

Milford's 'mayor for the day' has what it takes to overcome adversity

Eastfield student overcomes adversity with academics

Spinal implant helps Marine deal with pain from Iraq injury

Gambling on experimental treatment for pain

Pain doesn't sideline determined animal lover

Son honors father in fundraising RSD walk

One name says it all in local table tennis
Noga Nir-Kistler inspires as she readies for Paralympics

RSDSA News

Updated RSDSA Store Flyer

PT/OT Training Program DVD Flyer (PDF)

RSDSA is now accepting applications for the 2008 Rachel Tobias Young Investigator Award (PDF)

2007-2008 Tobias Grant Fosters the Intersection of Engineering and Medicine in CRPS Diagnosis and Treatment

Pediatric CRPS Tri-Fold Brochure
This brochure offers information and resources for the family and friends of youth with CRPS and those who want to help.

Take Flight With Hope: Stories of Hope and Transformation
This brochure offers an array of patient stories, and as Executive Director Jim Broatch, MSW, writes "People make changes, they move forward, they live lives they never imagined they could or would. CRPS brings huge losses, but, as you will read, there are significant gains as well."
Single copies are available free for our members. Additional copies are available for $2 (members) and $3 (non-members).
Take Flight With Hope T-Shirt Also Available!

News Archive

Updated September 4, 2008

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