chronic pain
New painkiller remains inactive until it reaches sites of chronic pain
Researchers discover localized pain relief using a known chemical reaction.
New biomedical device promises noninvasive treatment of chronic pain
A practical, long-sought solution.
Addiction and misuse of painkillers among chronic pain patients
Review of problematic opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain patients.
Early pain identification & holistic care cut opioid use
Duke health's pain & wellness: Leading population health approach.
Musculoskeletal pain leads to premature retirement
Musculoskeletal pain alters retirement timing and work cessation in older adults.
Research reveals alternative to opioids for chronic pain
FEM-1689, a specific σ2R/TMEM97 ligand, eases neuropathic pain.
The negative impact of alcohol on chronic pain management
Alcohol intake and withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity.
Largest-ever genetic study revealed genetic regions associated with endometriosis
The study found new data about the variants that increase the risk of the disease.
Being flexible is key to protecting mental health in people with chronic pain
It may be the pain interference on daily life, rather than the intensity of the pain.
Are antidepressants for chronic pain effective?
A more thoughtful approach to prescribing for pain needed.
Wirelessly-controlled Bandage helps heal chronic wounds more effectively
This 'smart' bandage can deliver fresh medication to the wound without being removed.
Pain-induced changes in the brain explain the limited effectiveness of opioid therapy
A new study from the NIH’s Intramural Research Program and McGill University suggests that the pain-induced changes in the brain’s opioid system suggest the...
Managing neuropathic pain with light
For patients with neuropathic pain- a constant disease influencing 7 to 8% of the European populace, with no compelling treatment - this can be...
Reading Good Book may Help Ease Chronic Pain
Chronic pain lasts for a long time. Many conditions can cause chronic pain, but sometimes it begins mysteriously. Although, it is an unpleasant sensory...