Medications
Tablet containing CBD shows promise in reducing post-operative pain
An orally absorbed tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns, a new study finds.
Mar 25, 2022
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Chronic Pain
Neuroscience
Men and women process pain signals differently
A new study published in the journal Brain shows for the first time that neurons in the spinal cord process pain signals differently in women compared to men. The finding could lead to better and more personalized treatments ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Medications
Arthritis? Back pain? Medical pot may help you avoid opioid painkillers
Medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or chronic back pain, two new studies show.
Mar 22, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers map human sensory neurons, pursue chronic pain cure
An investigation into how human nerve cells differ from animal cells has provided researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS) with important clues in the pursuit of more effective ...
Mar 18, 2022
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Medical research
Tick saliva drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people
A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.
Mar 8, 2022
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Neuroscience
Younger age at first menstrual period linked to chronic pain in women, reports study
Women who were younger at the time of their first menstrual period (menarche) are more likely to report chronic pain in adulthood, reports a study in Pain, the official publication of the International Association for ...
Mar 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Does nerve damage contribute to 'long-COVID' symptoms?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus continue to experience "long-COVID" symptoms persisting at least three months after recovery from COVID, even after mild cases. These include difficulty ...
Mar 1, 2022
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Neuroscience
First study to analyze brain changes associated with juvenile fibromyalgia
Juvenile fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by a chronic pain affecting the whole body. It also causes fatigue as well as sleep and mood disorders. It affects children and adolescents—mainly girls—worldwide and ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Medical research
How a burn could change your blood
UWA scientists have discovered a surprising and significant link between burn injuries and heart disease.
Feb 14, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers find new clues in the brain linking pain and food
It has long been known that there is an association between food and pain, as people with chronic pain often struggle with their weight. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience may have found an explanation ...
Feb 11, 2022
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