Pain Management

Online course can help reduce chronic pain

In a society where 1 in 5 Australians is shouldering the burden of chronic pain, a glimmer of hope emanates from a corner of...

Treating migraines: ways to fight the pain with medication

Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up. Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area...

Scientists find better way to manage post-surgery pain with fewer opioids

Recent research from the Mayo Clinic has shown that many surgery patients can get by with fewer painkillers than usually prescribed, while still managing...

Higher drug dose may treat opioid use disorder more effectively, study finds

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) remains a critical concern, especially with the surge of potent opioids like fentanyl. A study, published in JAMA Network Open, unveils...

What to do when pain lingers

Whether it’s the result of a sports-related injury or simply sleeping wrong, pain is something we can all unfortunately relate to. Pain typically serves...

Scientists find a common brain network in substance use disorders

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital has indicated the presence of a common brain network among individuals with substance use...

Scientists find a better solution for low back pain

Low back pain can be significantly debilitating and is one of the prevalent health concerns people face. People spend a lot of money trying to...

Surgical patients discharged with opioids have higher death risk, study finds

A broad research collaboration in Hong Kong has investigated the links between opioid prescriptions given at discharge after surgery and the enduring use of...

Scientists discover new way for pain relief without opioids

The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States has underscored the crucial need for alternative, non-addictive painkillers to alleviate suffering without the risks of...

Vegan diet helps with arthritis pain, study confirms

Do you know someone struggling with rheumatoid arthritis, the kind that makes joints ache and swell up? There's some good news. A recent study shows...