Pain Management

Paracetamol versus ibuprofen – which works best and when?

In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen. While both are...

Easier access to prescription opioids may curb overdose deaths

The opioid crisis in America is a complex and tragic issue that has unfolded in several waves since the 1990s. Each wave has been...

Millions with opioid addiction don’t get residential treatment in the US

Approximately 7 million adults in the U.S. are living with opioid use disorder (OUD). However, a new Northwestern Medicine study that evaluated residential treatment use...

Discrepancies found in opioid use disorder treatment across US states

A new study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) reveals significant discrepancies among US states in terms of effectively treating...

Feeling ‘high’ from medical cannabis can help patients

Have you ever wondered why people say they feel 'high' when they use cannabis? This feeling is not well explained in science. It's often...

Acupuncture can help beat chronic headaches

Imagine wearing a helmet that's too tight for your head. Ouch, right? That's how tension-type headaches feel. They press or squeeze both sides of your...

Social isolation may negatively impact bone health

Social isolation, a significant form of psychosocial stress, may lead to reduced bone health, according to a study conducted on mice.

New MRI could evaluate people with chest pain better

A new study led by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can play a valuable...

Scientists find a big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes

A new study suggests that patients with diabetes, who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency, have an increased risk of nerve damage known as...

The miracle injection: new treatment for back pain shows promise

Back pain can be a real bother. It's a problem that many people, especially adults, face daily. The main reason for this pain is...