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Steroid injections of hip and knee may damage joints
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Corticosteroid injections used to treat osteoarthritis pain in the hip and knee may be more dangerous than previously thought, according to a special report published in the journal Radiology . Researchers suggested that injection-associated risks like…
BU researcher awarded NIH grant to study osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal pain
(Boston)–David Felson, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and epidemiology at Boston University Schools of Medicine (BUSM) and Public Health (BUSPH), was awarded a National Institute of Health (NIH) P30 Center Grant. The five-year, $3.6 million award will allow for further…
Researchers Explore Spinal Discs’ Early Response to Injury and Ways to Improve It
Researchers showed in animal models that spinal discs’ default injury response can be temporarily stopped to allow for better treatment
Using mindfulness as a tool to help fight the opioid crisis
Boston Medical Center awarded multi-million dollar grant as a part of NIH HEAL initiative
Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation
Findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology suggest specialized proresolving mediators may become therapeutics that alleviate chronic tendon inflammation
Endometriosis may be costing us much more than previously thought
Along with significant physical pain, endometriosis also hurts Australian women at the hip pocket, as well as having significant economic effects on society as a whole, a new study published today in PLOS ONE confirms . Researchers from Western Sydney…
Survey finds less than 1/2 of Americans concerned about poor posture
Poor posture affects the whole body, but can be easily fixed with a few adjustments
In 2 states, legalization of recreational marijuana found to have little effect on crime
Eleven states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana. A new study funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice sought to determine the effect of this legal change on crimes rates. The study, which looked at…
New addiction treatments hold promise for stemming the opioid crisis, scientists say
Concerns over the opioid epidemic have sparked a strong scientific interest in why some people become addicted while others don’t. Now, researchers are proposing novel treatment strategies that could help prevent abuse of opioids and other substances. In a report…
One in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder after overdose
BOSTON – A new study found that one in three young adults receive medication for opioid use disorder within 12 months of a non-fatal opioid overdose. The study, led by researchers at Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction, in…
Men Receiving Opioids After Vasectomy at High Risk for Persistent Opioid Use
Routine use of opioids after vasectomy doesn’t improve pain control, but is associated with a substantial rate of persistent opioid use in the months after the procedure, reports a study in the October issue of The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The Journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Community responders more likely to seek help during overdose when naloxone does not work
BOSTON- Calling emergency services is an integral part of overdose response training. This step may be even more important in the setting of rapidly-progressing overdoses from fentanyl. New research from Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction found, however, that…
Atopic dermatitis: How allergens get on our nerves
Dry skin, pain, and itching… Atopic dermatitis affects the everyday lives of nearly 20% of children, and up to 5% of adults. The condition can have a significant impact on the quality of life of these patients. Several studies have…
Evaluating value of senses
What The Study Did: What senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, balance, temperature and pain) are most valued by the general public? That’s the question this web-based survey in the U.K. answered. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For…
New approach to pain treatment in diseases of the pancreas
Study sheds light on the mechanisms of analgesics resistance in chronic pancreatitis patients
Designing a new class of drugs to treat chronic pain
A UC Davis research team, led by Vladimir Yarov-Yarovoy and Heike Wulff, will receive a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a novel class of peptides that are better at treating pain and don’t have the side effects of opioids. The grant is part of the NIH initiative Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL Initiative).
BU finds physical therapy access may reduce opioid prescriptions
Patients who first saw a physical therapist or chiropractor for low back pain, rather than a primary care physician, were much less likely to be prescribed opioids
VCU will lead $50 million study of traumatic brain injuries in military personnel
Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a $50 million federal grant to oversee a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that will study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions on service members and veterans.…
Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed
Researchers at Hokkaido University have identified the brain mechanism linking chronic pain and depression in rats. Their research, which was recently published in The Journal of Neuroscience , could lead to the development of new treatments for chronic pain and…
Inflammation amps up neurite growth, gene expression involved in heat, cold sensitivity
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that inflammation increases neuronal activity, gene expression and sensory nerve (neurite) outgrowth in neurons involved in thermal – but not physical- sensations in mice. The work sheds light on the role that…
Virtual reality reduces leg muscle pain during cycling
High-intensity cycling is less painful when combined with virtual reality, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.
New Mayo Clinic Press book offers help, hope to fibromyalgia patients
Fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes pain, fatigue, chronic headaches and a host of other symptoms, is often misunderstood by patients, families and health care providers. A new book from Mayo Clinic Press aims to change that.
Does migraine leave your head spinning? Noninvasive treatment shows early promise
MINNEAPOLIS – There may be some good news for people with vestibular migraine, a type of migraine that causes vertigo and dizziness with or without headache pain. A small, preliminary study suggests that non-invasive nerve stimulation may show promise as…
Chronic insomnia can be cured in cancer survivors with a basic, one-session sleep education class, study finds
In a study published online today by the journal Cancer, investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that a single-session sleep education program for survivors can cure insomnia in many participants, and that those who don’t benefit from this approach are often helped by a more extensive, but still modest, three-session program.
Chronic insomnia can be cured in cancer survivors with a basic sleep education class
Affecting as many as 30% of cancer survivors, chronic insomnia can be effectively treated with intensive cognitive-behavioral techniques, but such methods are time-consuming, costly, and limited by the availability of trained specialists. In a study published online today by the…
Other treatments can reduce need for addictive pain medication
Hardly a day goes by without the public being warned about the dangers of opioids. But still, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 130 people die every day of opioid overdose and the problem is getting worse. A Houston Methodist pain specialist says new advancements in pain management are giving patients options.
Academics call for structured drug monitoring in care homes
A structured approach to medicine monitoring leads to positive impacts on patients
More time spent standing helps combat effects of sedentary lifestyle
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) recommends spending more time standing to increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The research has also quantified exactly how many extra calories…
Comparing opioid prescription fills after surgery across countries
Bottom Line: Higher proportions of patients in the United States and Canada filled opioid prescriptions after surgery compared with Sweden. This analysis examined differences in rates of opioid prescriptions filled after low-risk surgical procedures (laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder or…
Pain medication use by children after common surgeries
Bottom Line: About 400 caregivers reported pain medication use by children after common surgeries such as hernia, elbow fracture, appendectomy or adenoid removal in this study. Most reported using acetaminophen or ibuprofen or both; 88 patients (22%) were prescribed an…
University Hospitals awarded $1 million from Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge
UH Care Continues technology kept more than 12,000 opioid pills out of circulation in just six month
Review: Biofeedback could help treat a number of conditions
Headaches among the ailments with strong evidence
Ohio announces $1 million prize recipients of the Ohio opioid technology challenge
Awards will bring four groundbreaking new solutions to market to prevent and treat drug abuse and ad
University Hospitals awarded $1 million from Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge
UH Care Continues technology kept more than 12,000 opioid pills out of circulation in just six month
Do single people suffer more?
The mere presence of a partner may reduce pain
Depression, Anxiety Linked to Opioid Use in Women With Breast Cancer
The findings should encourage doctors to better manage mental health in patients with breast cancer and spur care providers to consider alternative pain management such as physical therapy, massage and acupuncture, the researchers say.
Depression, Anxiety Linked to Opioid Use in Women With Breast Cancer
The findings should encourage doctors to better manage mental health in patients with breast cancer and spur care providers to consider alternative pain management such as physical therapy, massage and acupuncture, the researchers say.
New pain organ discovered in the skin
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage, such as pricks and impacts. The discovery is being published in the journal ‘ Science ‘. Pain causes suffering and…
One in five awaiting new hip suffering extreme pain, study shows
Almost 20 per cent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study shows. Researchers also found that 12 per cent of patients on waiting lists for knee replacements considered themselves to be in a similarly…
Surgeons report success in reducing opioid prescribing without increasing patients’ pain
Michigan-wide effort cut prescription size by nearly a third without increasing patients’ pain or de
Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study finds
A team at the University of Cambridge has shown how, in osteoarthritis patients, the viscous lubricant that ordinarily allows our joints to move smoothly triggers a pain response from nerve cells similar that caused by chilli peppers. Osteoarthritis is the…
‘Kangaroo Care’ Reduces Pain from Needle Pricks in Preterm Infants Across Hospital Admission
For preterm infants in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU), skin-to-skin contact with the mother – sometimes called “kangaroo care” – reduces pain from repeated painful procedures, reports a study in PAIN®, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.