How to predict the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis
A new tool, called PRESTO, has been developed and validated to help pinpoint psoriasis patients who are at a heightened risk of developing psoriatic...
How doctors are changing opioid prescriptions
Over the past 30 years, there's been a significant surge in opioid prescriptions. By 2019, Australia stood eighth in global opioid use.
Despite the role...
Scientists find the key to preventing joint pain
Osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition marked by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, affects over 32.5 million Americans.
Recent research has discovered a protein that may...
Effective opioid use disorder treatments are seldomly used, study finds
The opioid crisis remains a significant concern in the United States.
With over 100,000 overdose deaths recorded in 2021, especially prominent among those aged 25-54,...
Research discovers a surprising cause of nerve pain in diabetes
Diabetes is a big issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In fact, their rates are almost double what we see worldwide.
About half of...
Aromatherapy may cut opioid use by half in people after surgery
Opioids are a popular choice for pain relief after surgery, but they come with a downside: addiction.
This has become a public health crisis, with...
Scientists find why opioid addiction risk is higher in some people
Sometimes, people who are addicted to harmful drugs like heroin need help to stop using them. Doctors help these people by giving them different,...
Peppermint can reduce pain and sleep trouble after heart surgery
The Problem with Pain and Sleep After Surgery
Open heart surgery is a major operation. The doctors have to split open the breastbone and help...
Scientists find new painkiller that may replace addictive opioids
A new drug being tested might help relieve pain after surgery. It could be a good alternative to opioids, the powerful drugs often used...
Exercise can reduce pain caused by cancer treatment, study finds
Cancer is a challenging illness that affects many people across the globe. When a person is diagnosed with cancer, they often have to go...