New drug offers hope for chronic nerve pain without risk of addiction
Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain. This type of pain happens when nerves outside...
Is paracetamol still safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines in the world. People use it every day to help with headaches,...
Study finds new drug for post-surgery pain relief
At the Medical University of South Carolina, researchers have made a promising discovery that could change the way doctors manage pain after surgery. The...
New drug offers hope for safer relief from chronic nerve pain
A group of scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute has developed a promising new drug that could bring relief to...
Common drug shows promise for hand pain relief
Have you ever struggled with hand pain that makes simple tasks—like buttoning a shirt, opening a jar, or shaking someone’s hand—feel frustrating or even...
Blood pressure drugs may raise fall and fracture risk in older people
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has revealed a troubling connection between starting blood pressure medications and an increased risk of falls, fractures, and...
Game on: How virtual reality could transform balance rehab
Physical rehabilitation for balance problems is often slow, repetitive, and boring.
But new research from the University of Queensland (UQ) suggests that virtual reality (VR)...
Old painkiller shows new promise in stopping cancer spread
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This process, called metastasis, is responsible for most cancer-related deaths—not...
New non-surgical treatment provide knee pain relief for older people
A recent study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a simple, non-surgical treatment that can significantly reduce knee pain, especially in people aged...
Muscle quality strongly linked to chronic back pain
Chronic back pain affects millions of people across Europe and is the leading cause of disability in the region. When back pain lasts longer...