http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A recent review in Faculty of 1000 Medicine Reports, a publication in which clinicians highlight advances in medical practice, suggests regional pain relief could be used during abdominal surgery. In this review, Michael Schaefer recommends a new approach that can be performed without the need for general anaesthetics. http://www.physorg.com/news176467558.html Medicine & Health Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:50:03 EST news176467558 Pregabalin, FDA-approved for neuropathic pain (pain caused by shingles and peripheral neuropathy), effectively reduced abdominal pain and improved sleep in women with adhesions, according to a Henry Ford study. http://www.physorg.com/news175777734.html Medicine & Health Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:40:03 EST news175777734 Chewing gum is associated with enhanced recovery of intestinal function following surgery to remove all or part of the colon, according to an analysis of previously published studies in the August issue of Archives of Surgery. http://www.physorg.com/news138295446.html Medicine & Health Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:24:06 EST news138295446