It is important to balance pain management and opioid safety, study shows
Over the past decade, a significant shift has occurred in the prescription of painkillers by healthcare providers.
This transformation was prompted by the opioid epidemic,...
Scientists find a new way to manage knee pain
As individuals age and engage in various physical activities throughout their lives, the wear and tear on their knees can lead to the development...
Migraine headaches linked to higher risk of dementia
A recent study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain has unveiled a concerning association between migraine and a heightened risk of developing...
New skin patch offers pain-free drug delivery to the body
A groundbreaking microneedle skin patch has been developed by a team of scientists at the University of Bath, offering an affordable and painless method...
Immersive virtual reality eases pain and distress in people with cancer
A new analysis of pooled data suggests that immersive virtual reality (VR) technology may help alleviate pain and distress experienced by patients with cancer...
Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?
Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions.
Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...
Gut health plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
For a long time, we've known that the bacteria in our intestines play a vital role in digestion and fighting infections.
However, there has been...
Scientists find widely used drug can help reduce hand osteoarthritis
Have you or someone you know ever experienced hand pain that just won’t go away?
A sort of pain that makes doing everyday things –...
Promising new drug offers hope for chronic nerve pain relief
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have uncovered a potential game-changer in the quest to alleviate chronic nerve pain.
This innovative...
Can you stop an overdose death? Updated guidelines may help
Saving lives after an opioid overdose isn't just the job of emergency department workers, according to guidelines on how to treat heart-stopping poisonings.
Opioids are...