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Obesity in early childhood linked to higher rates of musculoskeletal consultations

The incidence of musculoskeletal consultations in children with obesity in a primary care setting.

13 Mar 2024

Obesity related to depression risk among older adults

Researchers discuss the association between depression and obesity.

12 Mar 2024

Study reveals the prevalence of chronic pain after cosmetic surgery among Norwegian adults

Ten per cent of respondents to a recent survey of Norwegian adults had undergone cosmetic surgery, with one in eight of these experiencing chronic post-operative pain, according to results published in De Gruyter's Scandinavian Journal of Pain.

11 Mar 2024

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

The findings reveal a troubling surge in cases of syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia, indicating a pressing need for heightened awareness of STI transmission, and the need to enhance robust prevention, access to testing, and effective treatment to address this public health challenge.

7 Mar 2024

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

A recent Center for Mental Health briefing documents the evidence on the mental health of older people in England and what kind of support they receive.

7 Mar 2024

Living near green spaces linked to higher bone density and lower osteoporosis risk

Living in leafy areas near gardens, parks, and green spaces, may boost bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis, finds research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

6 Mar 2024

How residential green spaces impact bone health and osteoporosis risk

Scientists investigate whether green spaces in residential areas were associated with a lower risk of incident osteoporosis and changes in bone mineral density.

6 Mar 2024

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

An interview with Dr. Sara Naseri, the CEO and Co-Founder of the women’s health company, Qvin.

4 Mar 2024

Research finds link between unhealthy eating and chronic pain severity, calls for comprehensive dietary support

Dietary and lifestyle habits among individuals living with chronic pain.

29 Feb 2024

Research finds link between unhealthy eating and chronic pain severity, calls for comprehensive dietary support

Dietary and lifestyle habits among individuals living with chronic pain.

29 Feb 2024

Pain screening could improve care for youth with sickle cell disease

A recent study from researchers at University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital describes a quality improvement project where pain screening procedures were embedded within an outpatient pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) clinic.

13 Feb 2024

Long COVID in children: A closer look reveals lasting impacts

A comprehensive review in Pediatrics highlights the significant impact of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) in children, revealing a wide range of long-term symptoms and the need for further research on its prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms.

11 Feb 2024

UniSA researchers seek solutions for chronic pain in Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease in Australia.

7 Feb 2024

Age-related changes in the brain network may explain why older women feel more pain

A new study has found that the brain system enabling us to inhibit our own pain changes with age, and that gender-based differences in those changes may lead females to be more sensitive to moderate pain than males as older adults.

31 Jan 2024

Researchers discover non-opioid therapeutic for relieving neuropathic pain

Among the most difficult types of pain to alleviate is neuropathic pain, pain that is usually caused by damage to nerves in various body tissues, including skin, muscle and joints.

31 Jan 2024

OMT could provide a viable, non-drug treatment for migraine headaches

New research by a New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) professor finds that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) could provide a viable, non-drug treatment for migraine headaches.

31 Jan 2024

Low back pain? There’s good and bad news

Researchers performed a meta-analysis on the clinical course of acute, subacute, and persistent lower back pain.

25 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

Virtual reality distracts from chronic pain while boosting exercise

Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you’re struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel easier but also ease chronic pain

22 Jan 2024

Tailored opioid prescribing limits more effective at reducing prescription length, study finds

Many states have passed new laws that place restrictions on the duration of first-time opioid prescriptions to help address the opioid epidemic.

19 Jan 2024

Chronic Pain News and Research

Obesity in early childhood linked to higher rates of musculoskeletal consultations

Obesity related to depression risk among older adults

Study reveals the prevalence of chronic pain after cosmetic surgery among Norwegian adults

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

Living near green spaces linked to higher bone density and lower osteoporosis risk

How residential green spaces impact bone health and osteoporosis risk

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

Research finds link between unhealthy eating and chronic pain severity, calls for comprehensive dietary support

Research finds link between unhealthy eating and chronic pain severity, calls for comprehensive dietary support

Pain screening could improve care for youth with sickle cell disease

Long COVID in children: A closer look reveals lasting impacts

UniSA researchers seek solutions for chronic pain in Parkinson's disease

Age-related changes in the brain network may explain why older women feel more pain

Researchers discover non-opioid therapeutic for relieving neuropathic pain

OMT could provide a viable, non-drug treatment for migraine headaches

Low back pain? There’s good and bad news

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Virtual reality distracts from chronic pain while boosting exercise

Tailored opioid prescribing limits more effective at reducing prescription length, study finds

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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