AI can predict opioid relapse risk early in treatment
A new prediction model, based on AI and clinical trial data, can estimate the risk of opioid relapse in individuals undergoing medication treatment within...
Dentists in the U.S. prescribe fewer opioids post-pandemic, but decline slows
A recent study reveals that the number of opioid prescriptions provided by dentists to patients in the United States has declined, especially among young...
This type of drug show promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, leading to joint damage and other complications.
While treatments like biological disease-modifying drugs have...
Common pain relievers can harm your blood pressure health, study finds
A recent online poll commissioned by the American Heart Association reveals that only about 30% of U.S. adults have discussed the potential adverse effects...
Doctors are changing opioid prescriptions, study shows
Over the past three decades, the use of opioids for pain management has surged in Australia, ranking the country eighth in global opioid consumption...
Chronic morphine use for cancer pain may increase bone loss
Opioids like morphine have long been the standard treatment for managing severe cancer-induced bone pain.
However, recent research has uncovered a concerning mechanism by which...
Scientists find a new hope for chronic pain
Chronic pain can be debilitating, affecting the lives of millions of individuals.
However, there's a ray of hope on the horizon in the form of...
New research has found an existing drug could help many people with painful hand...
Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints, and often affects the hands. One in two women and one in four men will...
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...