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This study comprehensively documents rising levels of chronic pain among Americans aged 25-84 to show that pain prevalence — already high at baseline — increased substantially from 2002-18, with increases evident in all leading pain sites (joint, back, neck, jaw, and migraine).
Read moreChemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues elsewhere, have used a mouse model to demonstrate the pivotal role of cholesterol in CIPN, and proposed a novel therapeutic approach to reverse it.
Read moreErythropoietin (EPO) is a medication used to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, which is impaired in individuals
Read moreBoston, MA (April 30, 2021) – A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, shows significant reduction
Read moreModern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort
Read moreNew data from the National Health Interview Survey found that 50.2 million US adults reported pain on most days or every day, limiting daily functioning and productivity
Read moreBOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to
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COVID-19 has been associated with increases in opioid overdose deaths, which may be in part because the pandemic limited access to buprenorphine, a treatment used for opioid dependency, according to a new study led by Princeton University researchers.
Read moreFinancial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research from University of Georgia scientists.
Read moreBenefits ‘much greater than anticipated’ in initial randomized trial
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When Maria Reynoso developed low-back pain, she thought it was not serious and would quickly go away. She was an active gym member who had recently retired after 33 years as a second-grade schoolteacher and was always available to help her aging parents.
Read moreNew clinical practice guideline to help reduce the risk of opioid use disorder
Read moreItching sensation originates in the skin cells themselves, after signaling from an excess of lipid
Read moreStudy in mice points to promising treatment for pain in inflammatory bowel disease
Read moreProject uses Nobel-Prize-winning technology to directly correct sickle mutation in blood stem cells, addressing underlying cause of debilitating disorder
Read moreUMass Lowell, Children’s Hospital effort aims to reduce hospitalizations
Read moreFor people with tooth decay, drinking a cold beverage can be agony. “It’s a unique kind of pain,” says David
Read moreOdontoblasts, the cells that form a tooth’s dentin, have a newly discovered function: Sensing cold, which can trigger pain in teeth; but scientists have also found a way to block the pathway to cold-sensitive teeth
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Read moreWolves howling, birds singing, rain falling – natural sounds inspire us and connect us to nature. New research by a
Read moreCushioning cells in cartilage are reprogrammed in a way that makes things worse
Read moreWe all feel physical pain in different ways, but people with nerve injuries often have a dysfunctional pain suppression system,
Read moreIn a world first, a cross-institutional research collaboration has used a two-photon microscope (*1) with a combination of calcium imaging
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This discovery from UNC School of Medicine scientists, published in the journal Neuron, could help the scientific community devise better pain management strategies, particularly for women, who are disproportionally affected by pain throughout their lifespans.
Read moreUNC School of Medicine scientists published new findings in the journal Neuron showing how neurons in two brain regions use dopamine to promote pain responses differently in male and female mice
Read moreFractures in the vertebrae of the spine and calcification in a blood vessel called the abdominal aorta can both be
Read moreTreatment provides long-term, safe option for disabling condition that affects millions
Read morePatients with debilitating bone tumors experienced improved quality of life in as little as three days
Read moreRobotics researchers are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using sophisticated
Read moreFirst study to use AI to find indicators of pain in patients’ vital signs data
Read moreMachine-learning models point to possibility of less-invasive and more precise pain treatment
Read morePatients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms, a new
Read moreFirst organoid for bone will greatly increase understanding of bone formation and bone diseases
Read moreWHAT: The Brain Prize has been awarded to Michael A. Moskowitz, M.D., a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School
Read moreUHN-led study showed reduction of key pain indicators with the use of the “Manage My Pain” app.
Read moreIn an analysis of nationwide data from the Veterans Health Administration, approximately one-quarter of individuals with kidney stones had a
Read moreA large proportion of the benefit that a person gets from taking a real drug or receiving a treatment to
Read moreThe typical profile of participants in this study was that of a woman aged between 30 and 59 who had been suffering pain for the last seven years
Read moreResearch to investigate sensitization and activation of “capsaicin receptor” on pain-sensing nerves by cancer mediators, and how these nerves promote cancer progression
Read moreA single letter difference in a single gene, inherited from both parents, spells a lifetime of anemia and pain for
Read moreWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – OYE Therapeutics Inc., a Purdue University-affiliated company, is working to reduce the mortality and morbidity resulting
Read moreAlthough guidelines do not recommend use of opioids to manage pain for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, a recent study published
Read moreNew program builds on notable achievements and offers first-ever dedicated training program for early career investigators
Read moreRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder marked by joint pain, swelling and damage. Although medications, such as steroids, anti-inflammatory
Read moreJoint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly chronic disease safely during the global pandemic
Read more(LOS ANGELES) – Although one may think of psychedelic pharmaceuticals as being dangerous and detrimental, scientists have been conducting experiments
Read moreImpaired memory, reduced motivation, and declining motor skills. These are some of the problems that may persist several years after
Read moreIn a study released Feb. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine researchers found that six 20-minute telephone calls over eight weeks coaching participants on how to get better sleep improved their sleep, pain, and daytime function. The improvements in sleep and daytime function persisted 12 months after treatment. One of the lead investigators who has been researching age and sleeping for 40 years offers great tips on getting better sleep. Just because you are aging, does NOT mean your sleep needs to get worse.
Read moreIn Sweden, approximately one in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia. The number has decreased over time, but
Read moreIntravenous injection of bone marrow derived stem cells (MSCs) in patients with spinal cord injuries led to significant improvement in
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