Researchers Discover Link Between Chronic Pain and Dementia
A study conducted by a team led by Dr. Tu Yiheng from the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that…
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New Treatment Significantly Reduces Knee Pain Without Surgery
Treatment improved quality of life for all study participants. Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of…
New Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Significant, Long-Term Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Interventional radiology treatment reduces pain and improves function over three years. A minimally invasive treatment that injects allograft disc tissue into the spine to relieve…
New Research Reveals Dangerous Consequences of Stopping Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
Discontinuation of opioid therapy for pain may increase the risk of overdose in patients. Opioid-related overdose has become a major contributor to accidental deaths in…
Warning: New Research Indicates That Even Short-Term Exposure to a High-Fat Diet Can Trigger Pain
A recent study of mice conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas found that short-term consumption of a high-fat diet may be…
Chronic Pain: Could Monoclonal Antibodies Replace Opioids?
UC Davis researchers seek to develop a non-addictive, monthly painkiller. During the pandemic, doctors employed infusions of monoclonal antibodies (lab-made antibodies) to help patients fight…
Pain Relievers Like Ibuprofen and Naproxen May Worsen Arthritis Inflammation
Taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers like ibuprofen and naproxen for osteoarthritis may worsen inflammation in the knee joint over time. This is according to a new…
84% More Successful – Scientists Reveal the Most Effective Treatment for Back Pain
A Goethe University Frankfurt study found that a combined approach works best. Back pain is a common condition with numerous causes, including poor posture, overexertion,…
New Non-Addictive Compound Alleviates Pain Without Sedation
According to UCSF researchers, the new molecules are the top prospects for narcotic alternatives. A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco…
Better Than Opiates: Pain Relief Without Side Effects and Addiction
Better than opiates: Researchers use adrenaline receptors for highly-effective pain relief. Scientists have identified new substances that have a similar pain-relieving effect to opiates, but…
Fixing Knee Pain: New Cartilage Substitute Is Better Than the Real Thing
The team hopes to conduct clinical trials next year (2023). Some patients have tried everything to cure their knee pain, including over-the-counter painkillers, physical therapy,…
A New, Non-Addictive Painkiller With Fewer Side Effects
A promising new non-opioid painkiller (analgesic) has been discovered, with potentially fewer side effects than other potent painkillers. A team of researchers led by scientists…
Antipsychotic Drug Opens New Pathway To Beat Chronic Pain
Fresh hope for pain management from newly identified link between chronic pain and lung cancer in mice. Although it is uncomfortable, pain is an important…
Walking Can Reduce Knee Pain for People Who Have Arthiritis
How walking can lead to healthier knees. According to a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology and conducted by Baylor College of Medicine researchers,…
Treating Chronic Pain With Sound Plus Electrical Body Stimulation
A new technique could relieve pain for individuals with various chronic and neurological conditions. Researchers have found that electrical stimulation of the body combined with…
At Last! An Effective New Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
An effective new treatment for chronic back pain targets the nervous system. A new treatment offers hope for people challenged with chronic back pain. It…
Small Implant Relieves Pain on Demand Without Drugs
New device has the potential to provide an alternative to opioids and other highly addictive drugs. A small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on…
Saffron: A Safe and Effective Natural Therapy for Arthritis Sufferers?
Arthritis is a painful inflammation of the joints that affects 24 percent of adult Americans and is a leading cause of work disability, according to…
