Researchers in Gary Lewin’s lab at the Max Delbrück Center have pinpointed an ion channel…
Browsing: Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition characterized by persistent pain lasting longer than three months, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can stem from injuries, diseases, or arise without a clear cause, impacting both physical health and emotional well-being. Scientists are continually exploring the biological mechanisms behind chronic pain, from nerve signaling disruptions to inflammatory responses, while developing new treatments such as neuromodulation, regenerative therapies, and innovative pain management strategies. Discover the latest research, clinical advances, and insights into chronic pain here.
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed light-activated…
New research has revealed that regular walking significantly extended pain-free periods for adults with low…
Menthol detection predates the sensation of cold, indicating separate activation mechanisms that can be distinguished.…
Researchers have discovered sex-specific differences in the nerve cells that generate pain, paving the way…
Dr. Melissa Grunlan is creating synthetic plugs to help patients with chronic knee pain or…
Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction conducted tests on five terpenes, finding…
The study indicates that nanocarriers loaded with DNA may serve as alternatives to opioids. Recent…
Cambridge researchers have created flexible, minimally invasive devices that can wrap around nerves, offering new…
New research indicates that the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain may be influenced by factors…
JAMA Network Open commentary focuses on the relationship of pain, depression, and anxiety. Chronic pain…
A study supported by the NIH and conducted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute aims to leverage…
Explaining why certain individuals with specific joint deformities experience symptoms, whereas others do not. With…
The first-ever clinical trial focuses on precision medicine specifically for older adults, a group often…
Globally, low back pain significantly contributes to disability, impacting over 570 million individuals. In the…
Researchers have discovered a small molecule capable of inhibiting four types of pain in preclinical…
The results of a recent trial suggest that the use of this treatment needs to…
Scientists have a ‘Suicidal’ mechanism discovered in ion channel receptors which enables the sensing of…