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Chronic pain is a complex and persistent condition that lasts for months or years beyond the usual recovery period, or is associated with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a normal response to an injury or illness, chronic pain can continue without a clear cause, significantly affecting an individual’s quality of life and functionality. The management of chronic pain involves a multidisciplinary approach, including physical therapy, medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or opioids, psychological counseling, and lifestyle modifications like exercise and stress management. Techniques such as nerve blocks, acupuncture, and, in some cases, surgical interventions may also be used. Understanding and treating chronic pain can be challenging due to its subjective nature and the variety of factors that can influence it, including emotional and environmental factors.
Researchers in Gary Lewin’s lab at the Max Delbrück Center have pinpointed an ion channel…
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed light-activated…
New research has revealed that regular walking significantly extended pain-free periods for adults with low…
Menthol detection predates the sensation of cold, indicating separate activation mechanisms that can be distinguished.…
Researchers have discovered sex-specific differences in the nerve cells that generate pain, paving the way…
Dr. Melissa Grunlan is creating synthetic plugs to help patients with chronic knee pain or…
Researchers at the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction conducted tests on five terpenes, finding…
The study indicates that nanocarriers loaded with DNA may serve as alternatives to opioids. Recent…
Cambridge researchers have created flexible, minimally invasive devices that can wrap around nerves, offering new…
New research indicates that the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain may be influenced by factors…
JAMA Network Open commentary focuses on the relationship of pain, depression, and anxiety. Chronic pain…
A study supported by the NIH and conducted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute aims to leverage…
Explaining why certain individuals with specific joint deformities experience symptoms, whereas others do not. With…
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…
Researchers have discovered a small molecule capable of inhibiting four types of pain in preclinical…
The results of a recent trial suggest that the use of this treatment needs to…