Pain Control News
June 3, 2025
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June 2, 2025 A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain -- offering hope for a new generation of drug-free ...
June 3, 2025 Researchers asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them coped better with their lower back pain. They found that people able to ...
May 30, 2025 In a comparative pilot study, the Mediterranean diet and the low FODMAP diet both provided relief for patients with ...
May 22, 2025 If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an 'anti-spice' condiment for food that's too fiery to ...
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May 20, 2025 Middle-aged and older adults who experience pain are more likely to have had worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain began, according to a new ...
May 20, 2025 By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may lead to persistent symptoms of autoimmune ...
May 19, 2025 A study shows a non-opioid pain reliever blocks pain at its source -- calming specific nerve signals that send pain messages to the brain. In mice, the compound SBI-810 eased pain from surgery, bone ...
May 16, 2025 Psychological treatment can relieve pain. New research now shows what happens in the brain -- and what specific treatments psychologists, doctors and patients can turn ...
May 14, 2025 Some patients with lupus who possess specific antibodies are at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as a blood clot, stroke or heart attack, a ...
May 6, 2025 Researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional ...
May 6, 2025 Researchers have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with remarkable ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Researchers found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to reduced opioid cravings. The findings suggest that ...
Apr. 30, 2025 Results of a large, global clinical trial spanning five continents with over 1,700 patients with bronchiectasis has demonstrated benefits of an investigational, once-a-day pill called brenso catib as ...
Apr. 23, 2025 Piperacillin, an antibiotic in the same class as penicillin, effectively cured mice of Lyme disease at 100-times less than the effective dose of doxycycline, the current gold standard treatment. At ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 23, 2025 Scientists believe they know what causes the treated infection to mimic chronic illness: the body may be responding to remnants of the bacteria that causes Lyme that tend to pool in the liver and ...
Apr. 23, 2025 The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular ...
Apr. 23, 2025 Hyperbaric oxygen treatment provides long-term relief for patients suffering from late radiation-induced injuries after treatment of cancer in the lower abdominal area. Five years after hyperbaric ...
Apr. 22, 2025 A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with ...
Apr. 22, 2025 In a preclinical study, two drugs targeting 'zombie cells' have been shown to treat the underlying cause of chronic low back pain. The condition affects millions of people worldwide. ...
Apr. 21, 2025 Use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic chemical found in what is known as 'magic mushrooms,' has increased significantly nationwide since 2019, according to a new ...
Apr. 17, 2025 Some medications are seen as a 'fix-all' solution, not addressing the root ...
Apr. 15, 2025 Researchers uncover how over-reducing breast motion in bras could increase back pain during ...
Apr. 9, 2025 Scientists have rebuilt, in laboratory glassware, the neural pathway that sends information from the body's periphery to the brain, promising to aid research on pain ...
Apr. 8, 2025 Scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain ...
Apr. 7, 2025 Eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy were associated with improved pain, physical function and quality of life and reduced daily opioid dose in adults with chronic low back pain ...
Apr. 3, 2025 Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study has found. This stops pain signals before they get to the brain. The discovery could help ...
Apr. 2, 2025 Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Almost half of women of reproductive age experience complaints in the days leading up to menstruation. A lot of treatments come with side effects, only provide limited relief, or don't work for ...
Mar. 17, 2025 A new analysis led by surgeons finds that psychological prehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery after surgery. The study found that psychological prehabilitation significantly reduces the ...
Mar. 17, 2025 A new study may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men and why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men. ...
Mar. 14, 2025 When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the ...
Mar. 13, 2025 Neuroscientists have shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance ...
Mar. 13, 2025 Study uncovers new insights into pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ ...
Mar. 12, 2025 A recently completed study found that certain terpenes in Cannabis sativa are effective at relieving post-surgical and fibromyalgia pain in preclinical ...
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome May Be Driven by Remnants of Infection
- Researchers Identify Pathway Responsible for Calciphylaxis, a Rare and Serious Condition
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Provide Long-Term Relief for Radiation-Induced Injuries
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- A Repurposed Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Related Pain
- Drugs Targeting 'zombie Cells' Show Promise for Treating Chronic Back Pain
Monday, April 21, 2025
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Monday, March 17, 2025
- Psychological Prehabilitation Improves Surgical Recovery
- 'It Still Hurts, She Said': Why Pain Medication May Not Be as Effective for Women as It Is for Men
Friday, March 14, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Nature Relieves Physical Pain: Pain-Related Signals in the Brain Are Reduced
- Innovative in Vivo Imaging Offers New Treatment, Hope for Sufferers of Chronic TMJ-Related Pain
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Cannabis Terpenes Offer Potential New Way to Treat Fibromyalgia Pain
- Promising Active Ingredient for Lupus Therapy
- Assessing Pain, Anxiety and Other Symptoms of Nursing Home Residents Unable to Speak for Themselves
Monday, March 10, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Linked to Improved Recovery from Concussion
- Compound Harnesses Cannabis' Pain-Relieving Properties Without Side Effects
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- How the Brain Distinguishes Between Pain and Itch
- School Absence Patterns Could ID Children With Chronic GI Disorders, Research Suggests
Monday, March 3, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Child ADHD Risk Linked to Mother's Use of Acetaminophen
- Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Public Health Burden
- Continuing Vs. Discontinuing Opioid Medications Prescriptions for Adults With Chronic Pain
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Relief Could Be on the Way for UTI Sufferers Dealing With Debilitating Pain
- Beyond the Gut: A New Frontier in IBS Treatment by Targeting the Brain
Monday, February 3, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Topical Mupirocin Lowers Lupus Inflammation
- Diagnostic Stewardship Optimizes Detection of Appendicitis
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Preterm Babies Receive Insufficient Pain Management: Study
- Researchers Uncover New Approach to Predict Pain Sensitivity
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Extended Paxlovid May Help Some People With Long COVID, Research Suggests
- Non-Opioid Pain Relievers Beat Opioids After Dental Surgery
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Scientists Discover New Receptor for Nerve Growth Factor--a Promising Target for Treating Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms Surprisingly High in Young Refugees
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Brain Scan Predicts Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Surgery
- How Dementia Affects the Brain's Ability to Empathize
Monday, December 2, 2024
- 'I Don't Feel Your Pain': How Alcohol Increases Aggression
- Reducing Risk of Opioid Addiction While Alleviating Pain
Monday, November 25, 2024
Friday, November 22, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
- A New Discovery About Pain Signaling May Contribute to Better Treatment of Chronic Pain
- New Oral Drug to Calm Abdominal Pain
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- First Pediatric Guideline on Opioid Prescribing in Primary Care Focuses on Preventing Overdose
- Long COVID Inflammation Damages the Heart, Study Finds
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors
- Reducing Daily Sitting May Prevent Back Pain
Monday, September 30, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Placebo Pain Relief and Positive Treatment Expectations Are Not Caused by Dopamine, Researchers Find
- AI Chatbots Rival Doctors in Accuracy for Back Pain Advice, Study Finds
Monday, September 23, 2024
- Research Quantifying 'nociception' Could Help Improve Management of Surgical Pain
- How the Brain Integrates Pain Prediction and Stimuli
- Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believe They Have CTE
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Ultra-Low-Dose Ketamine Can Curb Opioid Withdrawal
- Cow Slime Can Help Disc Herniation Patients After Surgery, Research Shows
Friday, September 13, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
- Sickle Cell Patients Who Receive Lactated Ringer's Solution for Painful Episodes Experienced Significant Improvements
- Anxiety and Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Children
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Drug May Stop Migraines Before Headache Starts
- Ultrasound Device Shows Promise for Treating Chronic Pain
- Pain Identified as Dominant Symptom in Long COVID