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UrduUC Riverside-led study describes first published survey documenting nature and extent of caregiver mistreatment of this population
Tag: pain
UH Connor Integrative Health Network to study acupuncture in the ED with $2+ million grant
Study could lead to reduced utilization of opioids for pain
New study: aspirin use reduces risk of death in hospitalized patients
Hospitalized patients who were taking daily aspirin had lower risk of ICU admission, ventilation, and dying from the virus
Nonverbal doctor-patient rapport relieved pain during acupuncture treatment
Dynamic brain-to-brain concordance and behavioral mirroring as a mechanism of the patient-clinician interaction
Could reducing painful procedures help premature infants’ brains?
MINNEAPOLIS – Premature infants born earlier than 28 weeks gestation who experience fewer needle pokes while receiving life-saving care in the neonatal intensive care unit may have better growth of a part of the brain called the thalamus. The new…
Dual brain imaging provides insight into neural basis of patient-clinician relationship
An experiment using a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based approach to study that interaction in real time suggests that mirroring in both facial expressions and brain activity can affect the patient-clinician bond and treatment.
Ketamine, a painkiller used by the army, does not impair tolerance to blood loss
A low dose of ketamine, administered intravenously, does not alter a healthy human’s tolerance to blood loss. In other words, if someone was given ketamine to kill pain associated with a battlefield injury, they would be able to tolerate blood…
More research needed to determine safety of hip and knee steroid injections
Panel of experts recommends imaging be part of the decision making process
Study discovers gene that helps us know when it’s time to urinate
Results suggest ‘sixth sense’ PIEZO2 gene may help body sense a full urinary bladder
Study finds athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury
Researchers find a culture of concealment of pain and injury relating to low back pain in rowers
Opioid prescriptions are rising in the U.K, with 14% of patients becoming long-term users
Older age, social deprivation, and a history of self-harm or substance abuse, are associated with increased risk of long-term opioid use
Study reveals most effective drugs for common type of neuropathic pain
Clinical study tested four different types of medications for efficacy, tolerability and adverse effects
Utilizing cannabis for MS management: a new webinar series from CMSC & NeurologyLive®
Three-part educational program for healthcare providers on the effects of cannabis on multiple sclerosis symptoms
Cannabis use appears to encourage, not replace, non-medical opioid use
Contrary to some claims, people in the U.S may not be substituting cannabis for opioids, according to new research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study examined the direction and strength of association between cannabis and opioid…
Oral Cancer Pain Predicts Likelihood of Cancer Spreading
Oral cancer is more likely to spread in patients experiencing high levels of pain, according to a team of researchers at NYU College of Dentistry that found genetic and cellular clues as to why metastatic oral cancers are so painful.
NIH award to fund UArizona research on opioid addiction and relapse in postpartum women
The $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant enables University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson’s Dr. Alicia Allen to explore how women’s hormones influence postpartum opioid relapse and if they can be used as a preventative strategy
Penn Medicine researchers receive prestigious NIH Director’s Awards
Awards fund efforts to develop a new generation of neurodevices & research to transform the understanding of chronic pain
$7.1M grant to review opioid alternatives to treating sickle cell disease pain
Five-year study looks at acupuncture and guided meditation to manage sickle cell disease pain
Early referral to physical therapy improves function and other symptoms of back pain with sciatica
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Acupuncture before surgery means less pain, significantly fewer opioids for Veterans
CHICAGO – Veterans who have acupuncture before surgery report less pain and need far fewer opioids to manage their discomfort, according to a randomized, controlled study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2020 annual meeting. Veterans who received acupuncture also reported…
Cannabis use prompts need for more anesthesia during surgery, increases pain
CHICAGO – Not only might cannabis users require more anesthesia during surgery than non-users, they may have increased pain afterwards and use higher doses of opioids while in the hospital, suggests first-of-its kind research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2020…
Back pain with sciatica more likely to improve after early physical therapy
SALT LAKE CITY – For people who experience back pain with sciatica, meaning their pain radiates into their leg, it may be worthwhile to start physical therapy right away, according to new research reported October 6, 2020, in Annals of…
AI predicts patients at highest risk for severe pain, increased opioid use post-surgery
Model helps guide anesthesia approaches to limit opioid exposure
Study shows need for balance in post-surgery opioid prescribing guidelines
New research presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020 reports that opioid guidelines may be missing a small group of patients that need a greater level of pain control.
Study shows need for balance in post-surgery opioid prescribing guidelines
Guidelines have successfully reduced opioid prescriptions, but a small group of surgical patients may still need more pain control than previously anticipated
Significant decline in prescription opioid abuse seen among Americans at last
Analysis shows 26% decrease over past 10 years
Researchers zero in on genetic connection to postpartum hemorrhage
CHICAGO – Researchers have identified genetic mutations that appear to protect women from severe bleeding after childbirth, a leading cause of maternal death. A preliminary study of the findings is being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2020 annual meeting. DNA, which…
Clinician survey reveals significant variation in ultrasound-guided PIV insertion
Findings highlight urgent need to protect patients through standardized and consistent UGPIV practices
Novel treatment method
East Carolina University associate professor receives patent for treating Restless Legs Syndrome
Study finds yoga and meditation reduce chronic pain
Participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course reported significant improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability
Pain relief caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection may help explain COVID-19 spread
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can relieve pain, according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers. The finding may explain why nearly half of people who get COVID-19 experience few or no symptoms, even though…
Cannabinoids associated with negative respiratory health effects in older adults with COPD
Researchers publish first data on the impact of cannabinoids on the respiratory health of individuals with COPD
Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness
UC Riverside-led study is the first to show how tofacitinib rescues gut barrier function from overactive immune cells
UVA launching project to determine long-term brain effects of military blast exposures
UVA researchers developing model to predict impact of repeated exposures
Antacid monotherapy more effective in relieving epigastric pain than in combination with lidocain
DES PLAINES, IL — Antacid monotherapy is more effective in relieving epigastric pain than in combination with lidocaine. That is the conclusion of a study to be published in the September 2020 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), a journal…
Spinal cord stimulation reduces pain and motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients
In study, 15 patients with long-term PD and chronic pain and mobility impairment showed improvements across multiple measures
Team develops wearable sensor to help people with inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers’ device tracks biomarkers in sweat, may indicate flare-ups
NYU College of Dentistry Awarded NIH Grant to Investigate Endosomal Receptors as Targets for Chronic Pain Treatment
The NIH has awarded NYU College of Dentistry researchers Nigel Bunnett, PhD, and Brian Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD, a $3.9 million grant to study targeting endosomal receptors for the treatment of chronic pain. The five-year grant will support Bunnett and Schmidt’s collaborative research, which aims to ultimately yield improved pain management without the need for opioids.
NIH STTR grant to fast track new class of pain reliever without addiction or toxicity
New Orleans, LA – The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.9 million Fast-Track Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant to South Rampart Pharma. The New Orleans life science…
Lockdown impact: Worsening symptoms for people with bone, joint and muscle pain
Peer reviewed — survey — humans
Parental touch reduces pain responses in babies’ brains
Being held by a parent with skin-to-skin contact reduces how strongly a newborn baby’s brain responds to a painful medical jab, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and York University, Canada. The scientists report in the European…
Quantity and Context of Physical Activity: Important Factors in the Relationship with Pain
Many people are affected by painful conditions like low back pain, arthritis and cancer. Pain can be difficult to treat, with few safe and effective options. Some research suggests that being physically active can reduce the severity and impact of…
BrainHealth’s SMART methodology helps patients make more informed treatment decisions
Research team discovers that the SMART protocol improves informed decision-making by patients regarding rheumatoid arthritis treatments
Study uses novel MRI technique to find biomarker for parsonage-turner syndrome
HSS researchers seek to shed light on nerve disorder that can cause weakness and paralysis
A link between sensory neurons activation and the immune system
Pain is a protective mechanism, alerting us to danger by generating an unpleasant sensation. The warning message is carried to the spinal cord by specialized sensory neurons, which are intertwined with other sensory and motor neurons in peripheral nerves. If…
Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly
PRINCETON, N.J.–As people age, they tend to report more acute or chronic pain — a common sign of getting older. Yet, in the United States, middle-aged adults are now reporting more pain than the elderly, according to a paper published…
Toxic masculinity: Why male funnel web spiders are so dangerous
A team of University of Queensland researchers has revealed why male funnel web spiders develop much deadlier venom than their female counterparts. Led by UQ’s Associate Professor Bryan Fry, the team has spent 20 years investigating delta-hexatoxins, the venom peptides…
USC/Princeton study finds middle-aged americans report more pain than the elderly
Researchers say the results have serious implications for the American healthcare system
IU researchers receive grant to study potential new opioid addiction treatment
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 illnesses. The school recently received a $12.3 million grant from the…
Minimally invasive ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release improves long-term outcomes
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 surgery