Neuroscience
New controller improves home use of epidural stimulation for people with spinal cord injuries
When Keith Smith recently got a new tablet, it wasn't for watching videos or scanning social media.
Apr 1, 2022
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Chronic Pain
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study sheds light on psychological therapies for chronic low back pain
Led by Ms Emma Ho and Professor Paulo Ferreira from the University of Sydney, Australia, it suggests that a combination of physiotherapy alongside psychological interventions are more effective for improving physical function ...
Mar 30, 2022
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Neuroscience
Chronic lower back pain linked to atrophy in pain-related brain regions
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with reductions in brain volume in areas involved in pain processing, reports a study in Pain, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
Mar 29, 2022
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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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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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