Pain

Credit: IU School of Medicine Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are testing use of tezampanel, a novel antagonist at glutamate receptors that could treat opioid withdrawal syndrome and other addictions and mental…

Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release quickly improves hand function and reduces hand discomfort, making the procedure a safe, effective, and less invasive alternative to traditional open or endoscopic surgeryCredit: American Roentgen Ray…

Reasons for the delay in family planning include fears their migraine may get worse during pregnancy, may make their pregnancy more difficult, or cause harm to their child, finds a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings Rochester,…

Low-dose botox injections for jaw and facial pain not linked to bone changes, but NYU Dentistry researchers observe reduced bone density at higher doses Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant…

UNIGE Scientists demonstrate that warmth exposure improves bone strength, and decipher the role of gut microbiota in this phenomenon. This gives rise to innovative perspectives in the treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, a bone disease…

Unlike opioids, long-term cannabis use does not increase sensitivity to pain A recent study examining pain among cannabis users suggests that--unlike long-term opioid use--regular cannabis use does not appear to increase pain sensitivity.…

A study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that green light therapy resulted in about a 60% reduction in the pain intensity of the headache phase and number of days per month people experienced migraine…

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not associated with any adverse effects in people who have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a new study published September 8 in…

Strength of the average prescription is at levels linked to an increased risk of overdose deathCredit: Texas A&M University Health Science Center New research from Texas A&M University and the University of Pennsylvania on…

In study, acetaminophen makes risky moves seem less dangerous COLUMBUS, Ohio - While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests. People who took…

Altered nervous system mechanisms may account for differences in pain (Boston) -- Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain, functional limitations,…

Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease,…

Prototype device electronically replicates the way human skin senses painCredit: Ella Maru Studio Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain just like real skin, opening the way to better…

American University study examines impact of a diet low in glutamate, high in nutrients A new study from American University shows the results from a dietary intervention in U.S. veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness, a neurological…

University of Missouri scientists discover possible biological markers for identifying opioid use disorder.Credit: University of Missouri Scientists at the University of Missouri have discovered possible biological markers that…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the U.S., and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people think about their pain can have a significant…

Credit: Dartmouth Engineering Dartmouth engineers have been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to develop and test a device--a microendoscopic…

New research suggests that Black patients may have less pain and anxiety when treated by a physician of their own race When doctors are the same race as their patients, it can sometimes forge a sense of comfort that helps to reduce anxiety…

New brain study shows how obeying orders can dull our empathyCredit: Dr. Emilie Caspar War atrocities are sometimes committed by 'normal' people obeying orders. Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience measured…

EConsults provide easy access to expert opinions, promoting collaboration between primary care providers and radiologists that ultimately improves patient care--including avoiding unnecessary imagingCredit: American Roentgen Ray Society…