Obstetrics & gynaecology

Hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy order has no effect on pain

(HealthDay)—The order of successive office hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy for evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding does not impact the global pain perception or time required, according to a study published online ...

Health

3-D movies: thrills and ills

(HealthDay) -- "Avatar," "Hugo" and other 3-D movies thrill many viewers, but also make some feel sick, a new study finds.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hay fever medicine reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have identified the cause of abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a result, they were able to select a medicine that could reduce or end that pain. This medicine ...

Neuroscience

Mental imagery manages pain independent of opioid system

Mentally reframing pain as a pleasant experience is an effective regulation strategy that acts independently of the opioid system, finds new human research published in JNeurosci. The study supports clinical use of mental ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study evaluates risk factors for chronic TMJD

Thousands of Americans this year will be diagnosed with a common disorder of the jaw area called temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD, formerly called TMJ). Because of the inherent biological complexity of TMJD, ...

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