Howard S. Smith

Bio

Sharecare Expert Dr. Howard S. Smith, MD, is Director of Pain Medicine, Albany Medical Center (Albany, NY) and Professor of Anesthesiology at Albany Medical College.  Dr. Smith has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX reporting on the latest medical breakthroughs in the management of pain.



Specialties:

  • pain medicine

Affiliation:

  • Director of Pain Medicine, Albany Medical Center

Location:

Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:

    MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- A pill may work as well as a puff when it comes to using marijuana to treat pain, according to a small but carefully controlled new study. Pain relief from pills may last longer, however, and may not leave people feeling as high as they do after they smoke the...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:

    FRIDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Their hope is that harvesting and then re-injecting the body's own bone marrow -- which is rich in stem cells -- may repair worn-out discs in the spine.

    In a small new study, the approac...Full Article

  • Howard S. Smith
    Howard S. Smith answered:
    What common foods can trigger migraines?
    Food scientists have identified chocolate, some types of cheese and dairy products, monosodium...  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:

    MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Spinal steroid injections -- the type involved in the current fungal meningitis outbreak in the United States -- provide only short-term relief for sciatica-related leg and back pain, according to a new analysis.

    Sciatica, a common type of low back pain...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:

    SATURDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.

    This type of persistent pain "is a common disorder that potentially may cause functional impairment in our patients," ...Full Article

  • Howard S. Smith
    Howard S. Smith answered:
    What types of exercise are good for people with arthritis?
    If you have arthritis, you will benefit greatly from exercise, particularly weightlifting. A study conducted at Tufts University found that people with rheumatoid arthritis could safely increase their strength by up to 60% with a modest training program. Another study published in the...  Full Post
  • Howard S. Smith
    Howard S. Smith answered:
    What causes premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
    Millions of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome, including breast tenderness, cramping, and backache. While there is no known cause or cure for PMS, researchers believe that normal cyclical changes in a woman’s hormones may interact with neurotransmitters, including serotonin. This...  Full Post