These new therapies may treat migraine headaches effectively
Many people think migraines are just bad headaches. But they’re so much more. In some people, they cause nausea or vomiting.
In others, they enhance...
Low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending
In a new study, researchers found that low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending.
They found Americans in 2016 spent an estimated $380...
‘Start low, go slow’ strategy best for pain management in older people
Chronic pain is very common in older people and is often associated with other issues, such as depression, insomnia, social isolation and poor quality...
This therapy could benefit people with depression, chronic pain
A recent study from UMass Medical School found that patients with chronic pain and depression who learn mindfulness techniques could reduce their pain drug...
Scientists find new way to treat back pain accurately
In a new study, researchers have designed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by...
Common pain killer could restore limb function after spinal cord injury
A recent study from Ohio State University found that long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper...
The opioid crisis may be far worse than we thought
In a new study, researchers found that the number of deaths attributed to opioid-related overdoses could be 28% higher than reported due to incomplete...
This brain stimulation method may treat dementia, migraine headaches, stroke
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has shown significant efficacy in treating major depressive and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
In a new study review, researchers suggest that TMS may...
Common pain reliever may restore limb function after spinal cord injury
A recent study from Ohio State University found that long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper...
Short meditation could help reduce pain and negative emotions
In a new study, researchers found that merely a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions.
The effect of...