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New painkiller remains inactive until it reaches sites of chronic pain

Ashwini Sakharkar

Researchers discover localized pain relief using a known chemical reaction.

The Diadem Device.
Health

New biomedical device promises noninvasive treatment of chronic pain

Ashwini Sakharkar

A practical, long-sought solution.

The research could lead to treating chronic pain more effectively.
Health

New way to control the sense of touch

Ashwini Sakharkar

The discovery could revolutionize chronic pain treatment.

Desperate Woman Struggling with Addiction in Darkness
Health

Addiction and misuse of painkillers among chronic pain patients

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Review of problematic opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain patients.

Health

Exploring the origins of chronic pain

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Piezo2 voltage block controls sensitivity to mechanical pain.

Caucasian depressed man with a pills.
Health

Early pain identification & holistic care cut opioid use

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Duke health's pain & wellness: Leading population health approach.

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Health

Musculoskeletal pain leads to premature retirement

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Musculoskeletal pain alters retirement timing and work cessation in older adults.

Doctor diagnosis brain disease.
Health

Ultrasound relieves deep brain pain

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Noninvasive neuromodulation affects insula and pain processing.

he doctor records the health examination results and medication.
Health

Research reveals alternative to opioids for chronic pain

Dr. Prajakta Banik

FEM-1689, a specific σ2R/TMEM97 ligand, eases neuropathic pain.

Image showing elder man with back pain.
Health

The negative impact of alcohol on chronic pain management

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Alcohol intake and withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity.

Image showing women with period pain
Health

Largest-ever genetic study revealed genetic regions associated with endometriosis

Pranjal Malewar

The study found new data about the variants that increase the risk of the disease.

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Health

Being flexible is key to protecting mental health in people with chronic pain

Pranjal Malewar

It may be the pain interference on daily life, rather than the intensity of the pain.

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Health

Are antidepressants for chronic pain effective?

Pranjal Malewar

A more thoughtful approach to prescribing for pain needed.

new "smart bandage" that could improve clinical care.
Health

Wirelessly-controlled Bandage helps heal chronic wounds more effectively

Ashwini Sakharkar

This 'smart' bandage can deliver fresh medication to the wound without being removed.

Brain regions showing less opioid receptor availability.
Health

Pain-induced changes in the brain explain the limited effectiveness of opioid therapy

Amit Malewar

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...

Spinal nerves. Red spot showing pain in neck on female body
Technology

Managing neuropathic pain with light

Amit Malewar

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
Social Science

Reading Good Book may Help Ease Chronic Pain

Amit Malewar

Chronic pain lasts for a long time. Many conditions can cause chronic pain, but sometimes it begins mysteriously. Although, it is an unpleasant sensory...

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