Researchers discover a protein that prunes nerve endings, regulating sensitivity to pain

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceThe absence of the Kif2a protein led to wild growth of nerve fibers in the skin of adult mice (right), whereas in mice that were not lacking the protein, the senso

Updated on: June 15,2024 6

Researchers discover a protein that prunes nerve endings, regulating sensitivity to pain

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceThe absence of the Kif2a protein led to wild growth of nerve fibers in the skin of adult mice (right), whereas in mice that were not lacking the protein, the senso

Updated on:June 15,2024 6

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

Updated on: June 17,2024 5

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

Updated on:June 17,2024 5

Understanding opioids in fibromyalgia

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommend

Updated on: June 06,2024 7

Understanding opioids in fibromyalgia

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommend

Updated on:June 06,2024 7

'Brain health' mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens after five sickened

byUniversity of VirginiaMushroom gummy packages. Credit: UVA HealthMushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psilocybin and other harmful ingredi

Updated on: August 07,2024 0

'Brain health' mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens after five sickened

byUniversity of VirginiaMushroom gummy packages. Credit: UVA HealthMushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psilocybin and other harmful ingredi

Updated on:August 07,2024 0

Could an already approved drug cut down on opioid use after surgery?

by Josef Blaszkiewicz,Medical University of South CarolinaAn astrocyte, a type of non-neuronal cell, in the rodent cortex. The outer boundary of the cell is shown in yellow; the cell "skele

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

Could an already approved drug cut down on opioid use after surgery?

by Josef Blaszkiewicz,Medical University of South CarolinaAn astrocyte, a type of non-neuronal cell, in the rodent cortex. The outer boundary of the cell is shown in yellow; the cell "skele

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Scientists reveal mechanism for colon pain and inflammation

by New York UniversityIn normal tissue, PAR2—seen here in fluorescent green—is found on the surface of cells, but in inflamed tissue, it moves from the surface of cells to compartments within cel

Updated on: June 03,2024 3

Scientists reveal mechanism for colon pain and inflammation

by New York UniversityIn normal tissue, PAR2—seen here in fluorescent green—is found on the surface of cells, but in inflamed tissue, it moves from the surface of cells to compartments within cel

Updated on:June 03,2024 3

Scientists develop technology to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion pump in hospitals

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologyIntegrated drug infusion pump with flow & bubble sensor modules. Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)Excessive admin

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

Scientists develop technology to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion pump in hospitals

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologyIntegrated drug infusion pump with flow & bubble sensor modules. Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)Excessive admin

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Using meds to manage your arthritis pain: An overview

by Cara MurezMillions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Found

Updated on: June 01,2024 5

Using meds to manage your arthritis pain: An overview

by Cara MurezMillions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Found

Updated on:June 01,2024 5

UK analysis suggests potentially serious complications in 1 in 18 procedures under care of an anesthetist

by AAGBICredit: CC0 Public DomainNew survey data from the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anesthetists (NAP7) published in the journalAnaesthesiashows that potentially s

Updated on: May 11,2024 7

UK analysis suggests potentially serious complications in 1 in 18 procedures under care of an anesthetist

by AAGBICredit: CC0 Public DomainNew survey data from the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anesthetists (NAP7) published in the journalAnaesthesiashows that potentially s

Updated on:May 11,2024 7

Clinical trial explores new ways to help chronic pain sufferers

by Emma Rayner,University of NottinghamMedication normally used to treat depression and anxiety could give new hope to chronic pain suffers.Researchers at the Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre,

Updated on: March 24,2024 17

Clinical trial explores new ways to help chronic pain sufferers

by Emma Rayner,University of NottinghamMedication normally used to treat depression and anxiety could give new hope to chronic pain suffers.Researchers at the Arthritis Research UK Pain Centre,

Updated on:March 24,2024 17

Vitamin D3, placebo both improve chronic low back pain

(HealthDay)—For patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP), vitamin D3and placebo offer similar improvements, according to a study published in the November issue of theInterna

Updated on: March 24,2024 19

Vitamin D3, placebo both improve chronic low back pain

(HealthDay)—For patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP), vitamin D3and placebo offer similar improvements, according to a study published in the November issue of theInterna

Updated on:March 24,2024 19

Acupuncture reduces aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain

Among women with early breast cancer who have aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain, pain at 52 weeks is reduced with true acupuncture (TA) compared with sham acupuncture (SA) or waiting-list control

Updated on: March 28,2024 15

Acupuncture reduces aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain

Among women with early breast cancer who have aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain, pain at 52 weeks is reduced with true acupuncture (TA) compared with sham acupuncture (SA) or waiting-list control

Updated on:March 28,2024 15