Medications
Pain common and increasing in prevalence in New Zealand
Pain is an extremely common condition and increasing in prevalence in New Zealand, University of Otago researchers say.
Nov 30, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Becoming more sensitive to pain increases the risk of knee pain not going away
Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis, according to a new study by researchers at Université de Montréal and its affiliated ...
Oct 30, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Conflicting guidance on opioid prescribing can jeopardize pain management for patients with cancer
Persistent pain and recurrent episodes of pain are common for those who are living with cancer, or for those undergoing cancer treatment. When used properly, prescription opioids have long been known to help combat pain experienced ...
May 31, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Recommendations developed for managing postpartum pain
(HealthDay)—Recommendations for managing postpartum pain have been developed and published in a Committee Opinion online May 17 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
May 23, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The guidelines on low back pain are clear—drugs and surgery should be the last resort
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is becoming more common as our population ages. Most people who have an episode of low back pain recover within six weeks, but two-thirds still have pain after ...
May 16, 2018
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Pediatrics
Persistent pain common 1 month after elective pediatric surgery
(HealthDay)—Many pediatric patients have persistent pain after common ambulatory surgeries, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Pediatric Anesthesia.
Feb 1, 2018
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Medical research
Does widespread pain stem from the brain? MRI study investigates
Pain is the most common reason people seek medical care, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Aug 10, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cognitive behavior therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety in chronic pain patients
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 has shown that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that focuses on psychological ...
Jun 15, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chronic pain linked to increased risk of dementia in study of older adults
Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that older people with persistent pain show quicker declines in memory as they age and are more likely to have dementia years later, an indication that chronic pain could somehow ...
Jun 5, 2017
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Health
Breastfeeding may protect against chronic pain after Caesarean section
Breastfeeding after a caesarean section (C-section) may help manage pain, with mothers who breastfed their babies for at least 2 months after the operation three times less likely to experience persistent pain compared to ...
Jun 4, 2017
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