A promising new drug for chronic nerve pain
Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic nerve pain, a condition that can be incredibly difficult to treat. But researchers at Weill Cornell...
Alcohol increases risk of severe head injuries in older adults who fall
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the United States, often resulting in serious consequences like traumatic brain injuries.
In 2021,...
Spine injections do not help chronic back pain, scientists say
A group of international experts has strongly advised against using spine injections for adults with long-term back pain. Their recommendation, published in The BMJ, is...
Common spine pain procedures may offer little to no relief, study finds
A new study from McMaster University suggests that many widely used procedures for chronic spine pain may be ineffective when compared to placebo treatments (sham procedures). The findings,...
Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what...
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission...
Having an x-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider...
IOsteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than two million Australians.
Routine x-rays aren’t recommended to diagnose the condition. Instead,...
Research finds a new way to treat chronic back pain
Many people have experienced that sudden sharp pain in their back after bending over or making a wrong move. For some, what starts as...
Cold therapy can reduce nerve pain in breast cancer patients
A new study led by researchers at the George Washington University Cancer Center has found that cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, can help...
Research shows a big cause of nerve damage in diabetes
A recent study suggests that people with diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels may be at a higher risk of developing nerve...
Research shows new chronic gut pain treatment
An international team of researchers has uncovered how certain gut cells activate pain signals, which can persist long after the initial cause is gone....