Pain Management

Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively

A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...

Study finds a new drug that relieves chronic nerve pain without side effects

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery—a new drug that could offer relief to people suffering...

Chronic pain patients using opioids and cannabis can’t find doctors easily

Over the past decade, perceptions of using opioids and cannabis for pain relief have changed significantly. The ongoing opioid crisis and the relaxing of...

How an existing drug could help ease lower back pain

Lower back pain is a common issue that affects around 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. Researchers are now...

Breakthrough study finds new cause of rheumatoid arthritis

A team of scientists from the University of Colorado, along with other experts, has made a significant discovery in understanding rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an...

Surprising link between rheumatoid arthritis and blood cancer gene

A recent discovery by researchers from Australia and the United States has uncovered a surprising connection between a rare form of rheumatoid arthritis and...

Scientists find a new way to reduce pain after surgery

At the Medical University of South Carolina, a group of researchers has discovered something that could change how we manage pain after surgery. The...

A new drug brings hope for chronic nerve pain relief

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have developed a new drug that could make a big difference for people suffering...

New injection could treat back pain effectively

Back pain is a common problem that many adults struggle with daily. One of the leading causes of this discomfort is a condition called...

Do your knees make noises? 41% of people have ‘creaky knees’, finds study

A new study by researchers at La Trobe University has found that 41% of people have "creaky knees." This condition, called knee crepitus, is the...