A new stem cell–based therapy challenges traditional pain treatment by using pain-sensing neurons to reduce…
Browsing: Pain Management
Pain management is a medical specialty focused on reducing pain and improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from acute or chronic pain. Techniques vary widely, encompassing pharmacological treatments, physical therapy, psychological interventions, and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and massage. Medications may include over-the-counter pain relievers, opioids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antidepressants, depending on the type and severity of pain. In more severe cases, interventional procedures like nerve blocks, epidural injections, or implantable devices may be used. Chronic pain management also often involves cognitive-behavioral therapy to help patients manage the psychological impacts of long-term pain. The goal of pain management is to minimize pain with a multidisciplinary approach that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of pain, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Researchers found that neurons release an enzyme, VLK, that activates pain signaling from outside the…
New research reveals that the human brain contains a built-in pain map that activates in…
Researchers have found a set of brainstem neurons that can dial down chronic pain. These…
Placebo-controlled clinical trial shows that non-invasive radiation therapy provides a conservative option compared to medications…
UT Health San Antonio is pioneering the use of suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, for post-surgical…
A long-term study suggests that cannabis-based medical treatments may bring lasting relief to people with…
More than half of patients stopped medical cannabis within a year, especially older adults. Discontinuation…
The discovery of a new painkiller offers relief with fewer side effects. Morphine and other…
A new study led by a Utah engineering professor shows that gait retraining can reduce…
The compound provides non-opioid pain relief by targeting neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1) on sensory neurons…
Australian researchers discovered that training the brain to manage emotions can reduce chronic pain, offering…
Metformin may reduce knee pain in overweight patients with osteoarthritis, offering a low-cost alternative to…
Ahmed receives NIH grant to investigate inhibitors targeting peripheral neuropathic pain. Chronic pain is a…
Scientists develop lab-grown model of the human sensory pathway to investigate how pain signals are…
UF scientists have developed a compound that safely activates delta opioid receptors, offering pain relief…
Researchers have developed a new type of oral painkiller for chronic abdominal pain, inspired by…
Pooled data analysis shows that pain relief is only marginally better than placebo. A pooled…