Pain Management

Sleep disturbance may increase risk of migraine headaches

In a new study, researchers confirm that nightly sleep disturbance linked to daily risk of migraine headaches. The research was conducted by a team from...

Scientists find better way to treat knee pain from arthritis

In a new study, researchers examined the use of genicular artery embolization (GAE) for extended treatment of knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA). They showed...

Exercise may treat back pain better than painkillers

While sciatica is one of the most common forms of back pain, people often assume they have it when they don't, says U of...

Exercise may trigger migraine headaches

In a new study, researchers found an overlooked relationship between migraine and exercise. The research was conducted by a team at the State University of...

Migraine headaches? Aspirin may help with treatment and prevention

In a new study, researchers found that aspirin may help with the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches. The research was conducted by a team...

Chronic opioid use may increase risk of this mental problem

In a new study, researchers found that long-term (chronic) treatment with opioids, such as morphine, prior to trauma enhances fear learning. The findings link chronic...

Healthy fats may help reduce neuropathy in diabetes

People who are diabetic, pre-diabetic or obese are at high risk of developing diabetic neuropathy, which is chronic nerve damage that often affects the...

How cancer survivors develop opioid addictions

In a new study, researchers found how cancer survivors could develop opioid addictions. The research was done by a team at the University of California...

This drug may strongly harm people with opioid disorders

In a new study, researchers found that doctors should avoid co-prescribing benzodiazepines to opioid-dependent patients who are being treated with methadone or buprenorphine, also...

New migraine drugs may harm people with high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found new migraine drugs could block αCGRP, a neuropeptide that causes vasodilation, for example in the meninges. The very same...