The detailed mechanism of how the placebo effect reduces the perception of pain in rats has been uncovered by RIKEN neuroscientists. These findings, published in Science Advances, could potentially lead to ways to harness ...
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Treatment with gabapentinoids—drugs such as gabapentin and pregabalin—is not directly associated with an increased risk of self-harm, finds a UK study published by The BMJ.
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A major international study has provided the most comprehensive evidence to date on treatments for neuropathic pain—defined as pain caused by disease of the nervous system, affecting up to 10% of the population worldwide.
Apr 23, 2025
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An estimated 1 in 10 people worldwide have diabetes. Africa is the region with the fastest growth and it's estimated that the number of people on the continent with diabetes will more than double in the next 20 years, increasing ...
Mar 24, 2025
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A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, Ph.D., may help to explain why there are more women experiencing chronic pain than men. In 2019, the Canadian Pain Task Force report found that chronic pain ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Treatment for chronic pain still relies heavily on opioids. While effective, they are highly addictive and potentially deadly if misused.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel prescription pain medication that targets sodium channels involved in pain signaling.
Feb 3, 2025
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Chronic pain is a global health challenge, with current treatment options often limited by side effects, addiction risk, and diminished effectiveness over time. In a new study, Yale researchers identify alternative compounds ...
Jan 30, 2025
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A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study led by a Leeds scientist, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.
Dec 17, 2024
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A new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain—increased the risk of hip fractures, especially in older patients who were frail or ...
Nov 13, 2024
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