New patch could releases non-opioid painkiller directly to the wound
In a new study, researchers developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for days and...
This thing can drive immune responses in many chronic diseases
Stiffness in our tissues causes tension in our cells.
In a new study, researchers found that stiffness impacts the innate immune system by upping its...
Most people using cannabis for pain relief have multiple withdrawal symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of people who use medical marijuana products to ease pain also experience clusters of...
Common opioid painkillers may increase pancreatic cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that opioid use might increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
This is the first study to show...
Mindfulness meditation may decrease migraine headache
Migraine is a neurological disease that can be severely debilitating and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.
Unfortunately, many patients with migraine discontinue...
Why opioids cannot fix chronic pain
A broken heart is often harder to heal than a broken leg.
In a new paper, researchers say that a broken heart can contribute to...
This drug may help prevent migraine headache
In a new study, researchers found that taken every other day, drug rimegepant shows could be a preventive treatment of migraine.
The research was conducted...
Exercise helps people with low back pain, but no one agrees on why
Exercise is scientifically proven to provide relief from chronic low back pain (CLBP), but a new UNSW Sydney systematic review shows researchers are still...
This widely used painkiller may deeply affect liver health
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, widely used over the counter to treat pain and fever.
It’s well-established...
Here are the 2 most effective drugs for common neuropathic pain
More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer neuropathic pain.
At least 25% of those cases are classified as unexplained and considered cryptogenic sensory...