Pain Management

The pill may reduce rheumatoid arthritis risk, study finds

Uppsala University researchers shed new light on the interplay between hormone usage and the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a study involving...

This brain treatment can help reduce chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is a silent, persistent villain, troubling millions of people worldwide. A recent study presented in JAMA Network Open navigates through the intertwined...

Scientists find new way to treat chronic pain

Navigating through the intricacies of pain management has always been a significant challenge in healthcare. Researchers at the University of Oxford, along with their colleagues...

How widely used headache pills can affect blood pressure

Acetaminophen is a familiar medicine that most of us have probably used to manage headaches. Usually, we take it as a pill, but in hospitals,...

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...