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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

Walgreens pulls OxyContin

First of its kind pediatric rehabilitation center offers hope to chronic pain sufferers

Co-Payments Go Way Up for Drugs With High Prices

FDA Health Alerts

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

Enbrel (etanercept) Prescribing Information Revised To Include A Boxed Warning Regarding The Risk Of Infection, Including Tuberculosis

FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Drug will help reduce effects of drugs like morphine on bowel function

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

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

The pain of it all

Quadriplegic woman prepares for round Britain sail

Cheerios to feature veteran with CRPS

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

New Column on Disability Issues in the RSDSA Review

RSDSA Honored By Korean CRPS Patients Association

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 July 21, 2008

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