Pain Management

Can depression drugs help reduce chronic pain?

A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread use of antidepressants for managing chronic pain, revealing that many of these medications are being...

Common painkillers may negatively impact heart, kidney, weight and more

Painkillers are essential for managing both short-term and long-term pain, offering relief to millions of people worldwide. However, recent studies suggest that some commonly used...

New treatment can reduce knee pain without surgeries

Scientists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital have found a new treatment that provides significant relief from knee pain, particularly for individuals aged 50 and...

Study finds best drug for unexplained neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain, a chronic and debilitating condition, affects over 20 million people in the United States. Among these cases, at least 25% fall under...

Can long-term use of this painkiller raise blood pressure?

A study from the University of Edinburgh has revealed that long-term use of paracetamol might increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for...

New guidelines expand first aid skills for opioid overdoses, seizures

First aid has always been about quickly helping someone in trouble before professional help arrives. Over the years, people have been trained to handle...

Opioid use disorder linked to strong chronic pain, study finds

Scientists have long recognized a link between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, but the brain processes behind this connection remain unclear. Researchers at...

What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such...

Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting? Female mosquitoes need blood...

New light therapy offers hope for diabetic nerve pain relief

A recent study from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) has found that using infrared light along with regular physical therapy could be...

Neuropathic pain drugs may raise hip fracture risk in seniors

A new study from Monash University in Australia has found that gabapentinoids—commonly used drugs for treating neuropathic pain—may increase the risk of hip fractures...