Opioid receptors located in the dorsal peduncular nucleus uniquely contribute to the rewarding effects of…
Browsing: Pain Management
Pain management is a medical specialty focused on reducing pain and improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from acute or chronic pain. Techniques vary widely, encompassing pharmacological treatments, physical therapy, psychological interventions, and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and massage. Medications may include over-the-counter pain relievers, opioids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antidepressants, depending on the type and severity of pain. In more severe cases, interventional procedures like nerve blocks, epidural injections, or implantable devices may be used. Chronic pain management also often involves cognitive-behavioral therapy to help patients manage the psychological impacts of long-term pain. The goal of pain management is to minimize pain with a multidisciplinary approach that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of pain, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed light-activated…
Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction conducted tests on five terpenes, finding…
The first-ever clinical trial focuses on precision medicine specifically for older adults, a group often…
Globally, low back pain significantly contributes to disability, impacting over 570 million individuals. In the…
Our understanding of the role of opioid medicines in cancer pain is challenged by a…
Many individuals suffering from migraines struggle to find treatments that work consistently, and often there’s…
Letters notifying physicians of patient overdose deaths and providing a plan for the future is…
A migraine is much more than a mere headache. It frequently involves additional symptoms like…
Researchers have discovered a small molecule capable of inhibiting four types of pain in preclinical…
An affordable drug, commonly used for treating inflammatory joint conditions, has shown promise as a…
A randomized controlled study involving over 300 participants diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), or…
Researchers discovered that listening to our favorite music reduces both pain intensity and unpleasantness, insights…
Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids.…
A new study of migraine reveals new biological pathways for treatment. A large international study…
Results from a small clinical trial suggest that it might also improve sleep quality. A…
A new review paper co-authored by two Johns Hopkins pain experts suggests hat a noninvasive…
Recent findings from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) suggest differences…