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Study reveals neural processes behind morphine's pain relief

In a study published in Science, researchers at Karolinska Institutet describe the neural processes behind how morphine relieves pain. This is valuable knowledge because the drug has such serious side effects.

29 Aug 2024

Home-based initiation of medical abortion after twelve weeks found safe and effective

Being at home is as safe as at the hospital when a medical abortion after twelve weeks of pregnancy is initiated.

29 Aug 2024

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

A deeper understanding of the communication inside the body when someone is going through opioid withdrawal has led to a new clinical trial at the University of Calgary.

29 Aug 2024

CDC identifies new Oropouche virus cases in U.S. travelers, raising public health concerns

The CDC reports 21 new cases of Oropouche virus among U.S. travelers from Brazil and Cuba, highlighting potential health risks and the need for vigilant monitoring and preventive measures.

29 Aug 2024

Study shows benefits of taking misoprostol at home during medical abortions after 12 weeks

Pregnant people who took the first dose of misoprostol (a pill given as part of the procedure for medical abortions) at home had a 71% chance of completing their care in hospital within 9 hours with no overnight stay when having an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, compared to 46% of those who took the first dose of misoprostol at hospital, finds a randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet.

29 Aug 2024

Myocarditis risks linked to COVID-19 vaccination explained

Study examined myocarditis risks linked to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, COVID-19 infection, and other causes. It found increased myocarditis incidence after vaccination but significantly lower mortality and hospitalization rates compared to myocarditis from other causes.

28 Aug 2024

New biomedical device offers hope for patients with chronic pain

Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people with chronic pain, the root is often faulty signals emerging deep within the brain, giving false alarms about a wound that has since healed, a limb that has since been amputated, or other intricate, hard-to-explain scenarios.

28 Aug 2024

Hereditary cardiac amyloidosis more common in the UK than previously thought

More people in the UK are at risk of a hereditary form of cardiac amyloidosis, a potentially fatal heart condition, than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Queen Mary University of London.

28 Aug 2024

Pain emerges as dominant symptom in long Covid, UCL study reveals

Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported by individuals with long Covid, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

28 Aug 2024

Cell therapy commercialization: Streamline your path to cell therapy commercialization

Moving your cell therapy clinical trial beyond Phase I is an exciting time, marking a significant milestone. There are many therapeutic developers working to address critical patient needs in oncology, auto-immune, regenerative medicine, and other spaces.

From Charles Rivers Laboratories Cell and Gene Therapy 28 Aug 2024

Benefits of less intensive stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease

So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a three-year study of adults who underwent the procedure at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

28 Aug 2024

First comprehensive description of neuropathic pain experiences among SCI athletes

With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, the extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the games take centre stage.

27 Aug 2024

New study shines light on the immune response to gonorrhea

A ground-breaking study involving Kenyan sex workers has shone a light into the immune response to gonorrhoea, paving the way for more effective vaccines.

27 Aug 2024

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in rotavirus vaccine efficacy

Certain types of gut bacteria can hinder the efficacy of the rotavirus vaccine, according to researchers at the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

27 Aug 2024

Children and adolescents experience unique long COVID symptoms

A study characterizes childhood long COVID, revealing distinct symptoms in children and adolescents, highlighting the need for tailored diagnostic approaches.

26 Aug 2024

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Scalable telehealth mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) effectively improve pain-related function and biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with chronic pain compared to standard care. The study confirms that low-cost, non-pharmacological treatments like MBIs can be accessible and beneficial via telehealth platforms.

25 Aug 2024

Understanding the mechanisms post-surgery pain

An international research group led by MedUni Vienna and IMBA - Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Vienna, has made significant progress in understanding the mechanisms that influence the sensation of pain after surgery.

23 Aug 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances the mental well-being and life quality of cancer patients

The impact of cognitive-behavioral treatment on the mental health and quality of life of cancer patients.

23 Aug 2024

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

Researchers compare the therapeutic efficacy of risakizumab and ustekinumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease.

23 Aug 2024

Study reveals long COVID's wide impact on children's health

The kids were correct all along. In the most comprehensive national study since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of researchers that includes a Rutgers-organized consortium of pediatric sites has concluded that long COVID symptoms in children are tangible, pervasive, wide ranging and clinically distinct within specific age groups.

22 Aug 2024

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Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Study reveals neural processes behind morphine's pain relief

Home-based initiation of medical abortion after twelve weeks found safe and effective

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

CDC identifies new Oropouche virus cases in U.S. travelers, raising public health concerns

Study shows benefits of taking misoprostol at home during medical abortions after 12 weeks

Myocarditis risks linked to COVID-19 vaccination explained

New biomedical device offers hope for patients with chronic pain

Hereditary cardiac amyloidosis more common in the UK than previously thought

Pain emerges as dominant symptom in long Covid, UCL study reveals

Cell therapy commercialization: Streamline your path to cell therapy commercialization

Benefits of less intensive stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease

First comprehensive description of neuropathic pain experiences among SCI athletes

New study shines light on the immune response to gonorrhea

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in rotavirus vaccine efficacy

Children and adolescents experience unique long COVID symptoms

Telehealth mindfulness interventions significantly improve chronic pain outcomes for veterans

Understanding the mechanisms post-surgery pain

Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances the mental well-being and life quality of cancer patients

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

Study reveals long COVID's wide impact on children's health

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How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

Pain News and Research

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Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

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