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Here are 10 recent findings on to pain management and treatment.

Hospitals are hiring physicians in larger numbers and across broader specialties than ever before. According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals employed roughly 211,500 physicians in 2010, up 34 percent since 2000. In total, 25 percent of all active physicians…

A new study found that mental distraction can reduce pain, according to a Press Association report.

Nucynta ER extended-release tablets were significantly more effective than a placebo in providing pain relief to adults with chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathy, according to a News-Medical report.

American Board of Internal Medicine president Christine K. Cassel, MD, discussed the foundation's Choosing Wisely initiative for medical tests and procedures in an interview with Medscape.

The number of physicians disciplined by state medical boards increased by 6.8 percent between 2010 and 2011, according to a Health Leaders Media report.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed to allocate part of the wireless spectrum for medical devices, according to an Engadget report and other industry reports.

Boston Scientific Corp. has announced it has received FDA approval and market launch of its Epic vascular self-expanding stent system, according to a news release.

An ambulatory surgery center in Phoenix, Ariz., is seeking a full-time nurse administrator. Please email resumes to rmartin@smpsd.com.

Most, if not all, hospitals and health systems have some version of a safety program in place that emphasizes patient, workplace and environmental safety, says Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, FAAN, vice president and chief nursing officer at VHA Inc., a…