Pain

Common condition with no treatment -- what next?Credit: Flinders University These findings validate the significance of the previously described first threshold - the point when the damage to the acinar cells of the pancreas is…

Physical pain and social pain may be more closely related than previously thought. Social pain, which typically results from interpersonal rejection or abuse, has been viewed as a non-medical response to external factors. However, recent…

Crowdsourced Responses from Dermatologists on Twitter Found to be as Effective as Formal Telemedicine At the start of the pandemic, many doctors on the front lines turned to Twitter and other social media platforms to find guidance and…

New polymer promises localized pain control for critical first four days DURHAM, N.C. - A Duke-led team of scientists has developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for…

Credit: Stevepb/pixabay Hundreds of cancer patients have benefitted from using computer algorithms to manage their symptoms and improve their wellbeing in a unique UK trial. The early stage colorectal, breast or gynecological…

Minority experience worsening of symptoms over time, especially younger peopleCredit: University of Michigan More than half of people who use medical marijuana products to ease pain also experience clusters of multiple withdrawal…

Credit: University of Ottawa A study led by University of Ottawa researchers provides empirical evidence that mindfulness has a significant impact on the brain of women suffering from neuropathic pain related to breast cancer…

First study showing opioid use may be a risk factor contributing to the increasing incidence of pancreatic cancerCredit: Rush Production Group Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that opioid use might increase a…

Taking taboo from those dreaded conversationsCredit: Flinders University Our reluctance to think, talk or communicate about death is even more pronounced when we deal with others' loss compared to our own, new research finds, but…

Chronic pain may complicate mental health treatment Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects many people who are exposed to extreme situations, such as torture. Recent research suggests that chronic pain may make it more difficult…

Individuals face a higher risk of dying following hip fractures. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has found that living alone after experiencing a hip fracture may further elevate this risk. For the…

Credit: Chris Adam/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients. The work is supported by the…

Embargoed News from Annals of Internal Medicine Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a…

December 23, 2020 - For patients receiving spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain, integration with an immersive virtual reality (VR) system - allowing patients to see as well as feel the effects of electrical stimulation on a…

Researchers say that emotional pain and chronic pain are related, and painkillers, ultimately, make things worse. A broken heart is often harder to heal than a broken leg. Now researchers say that a broken heart can contribute to lasting…

The treatment may improve emotional regulation for people with psychiatric disordersCredit: Zhao et al., JNeurosci 2020 Pairing brain stimulation with an emotion management technique blunts negative emotions, according to research…

They have used precision medicine to uncover and treat new skeletal disordersCredit: University of Malaga Researchers of the "Cell Biology and Physiology-LABRET" group of the University of Malaga (UMA), together with the Networking…

New KU Leuven spin-off combines biomechanical expertise and AICredit: KU Leuven Being able to exercise without pain or injury: it's every athlete's dream as well as the goal of RunEASI, a new spin-off of KU Leuven. RunEASI's…

Register for Q&A sessions and the entire virtual event via below The world's largest neuroscience community will virtually gather January 11-13, 2021 to share the latest developments in brain research. SfN Global Connectome: A Virtual…

Credit: KIRSTY CHALLEN, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS, UNITED KINGDOM DES PLAINES, IL -- The LOOP technique for incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses in adults is a safe and effective alternative to…