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

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

'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

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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

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

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Updated on: June 17,2024 4

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Updated on:June 17,2024 4

Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThere are many drugs that anesthesiologists can use to induce unconsciousness in patients. Exactly how the

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThere are many drugs that anesthesiologists can use to induce unconsciousness in patients. Exactly how the

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

Tell-tale gene affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain, study finds

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who carry a particular form of a pain gene are more likely to respond well to a common medication used to treat long-term discomfo

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Tell-tale gene affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain, study finds

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who carry a particular form of a pain gene are more likely to respond well to a common medication used to treat long-term discomfo

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

Proof-of-principle study shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a new way to make opioids safer, increasing the pain-relieving proper

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Proof-of-principle study shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a new way to make opioids safer, increasing the pain-relieving proper

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

Matthew Perry's Tragic Demise: The Deadly Consequences of Ketamine Addiction and the Criminal Network Behind It

Updated on: August 16,2024 0

Matthew Perry's Tragic Demise: The Deadly Consequences of Ketamine Addiction and the Criminal Network Behind It

Updated on:August 16,2024 0

New analgesic could replace opioids over the long term

by Kathrin Voigt,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzPresentation of the binding of Aniquinazoline B to an opioid receptor Credit: Mohamed Elbadawi / JGUOpioids have long been known as natural su

Updated on: July 31,2024 0

New analgesic could replace opioids over the long term

by Kathrin Voigt,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzPresentation of the binding of Aniquinazoline B to an opioid receptor Credit: Mohamed Elbadawi / JGUOpioids have long been known as natural su

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