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New therapy targets emotional processing to manage chronic pain

A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic pain.

6 May 2025

Mindfulness-based therapy found to decrease opioid cravings and improve emotional health

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to improved mood, greater attention to positive experiences and reduced opioid cravings.

30 Apr 2025

Promising results seen in atypical trigeminal neuralgia with combined surgical approach

Atypical trigeminal neuralgia (ATN) is a chronic pain condition characterized by persistent facial pain that does not respond well to conventional medical treatments, often leading to significant impairment in quality of life.

25 Apr 2025

New insights into the complex health economics of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR-The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, announced today the publication of a special themed section of research papers that provide crucial insights into the complex health economics of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), offering a roadmap for future research and policy as the aging population grows and novel treatments emerge.

24 Apr 2025

FDA approved anti-inflammatory drug shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder and pain

A preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research 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 alcohol use disorder (AUD).

22 Apr 2025

New insights show why dopamine detox trend is overly simplistic

Dopamine is the brain's motivational spark, driving us to chase what feels good, say scrolling another reel on social media, and steer clear of what doesn't, like touching a hot stove.

22 Apr 2025

New approach to treating chronic pain without opioids

Chronic pain, a common and debilitating condition, often leads practitioners to prescribe opioids in escalating doses.

22 Apr 2025

Study: Psilocybin use surges across all age groups since 2019

Use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic chemical found in what is known as "magic mushrooms," has increased significantly nationwide since 2019, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety.

21 Apr 2025

Harnessing the healing power of music in clinical care

Rhonda Winegar remembers watching the 2014 documentary "I'll Be Me," which chronicled country music legend Glen Campbell's struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

16 Apr 2025

Innovative research offers hope for veterans with brain trauma

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the U.S. every year. For military service members, the impact is even more profound.

10 Apr 2025

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies offer lasting relief for chronic low back pain

Researchers compare the long-term effectiveness of mindfulness and CBT among adults with opioid-treated chronic low back pain.

10 Apr 2025

US study reveals employer willingness to cover anti-obesity meds despite cost concerns

A new study aimed at understanding perceptions of obesity management and the use of anti-obesity medicine by employers and employees in the US has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Population Health Management.

10 Apr 2025

Largest study of osteoarthritis genetics uncovers new drug targets

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain worldwide, affecting an estimated 595 million people globally.

9 Apr 2025

New drug compound offers pain relief without opioid side effects

University of Florida 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 medications.

8 Apr 2025

Mindfulness and CBT provide long-term relief for chronic back pain

The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for the one in four Americans who suffer from this persistent pain and leading cause of disability globally. More than 80% of those with chronic low back pain wished there were better treatment options.

7 Apr 2025

ACP issues Best Practice Advice on cannabis for chronic pain management

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice for clinicians whose patients are considering or using cannabis or cannabinoids for management of chronic, noncancer pain.

4 Apr 2025

Study reveals how female hormones trigger opioid production for pain suppression

Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that acts via an immune cell and points toward a different way of treating chronic pain.

3 Apr 2025

Study shows long-term benefits of medicinal cannabis for chronic health conditions

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 study published April 2, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Margaret-Ann Tait from The University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues.

2 Apr 2025

‘They won’t help me’: Sickest patients face insurance denials despite policy fixes

Sheldon Ekirch spends a lot of time on hold with her health insurance company. Sometimes, as the minutes tick by and her frustration mounts, Ekirch, 30, opens a meditation app on her phone. It was recommended by her psychologist to help with the depression associated with a stressful and painful medical disorder.

31 Mar 2025

Pain can motivate young adults to co-use alcohol and cannabis

Contrary to popular belief, young adults can experience significant acute and even chronic pain - which can motivate them to use cannabis.

26 Mar 2025

Chronic Pain News and Research

New therapy targets emotional processing to manage chronic pain

Mindfulness-based therapy found to decrease opioid cravings and improve emotional health

Promising results seen in atypical trigeminal neuralgia with combined surgical approach

New insights into the complex health economics of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

FDA approved anti-inflammatory drug shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder and pain

New insights show why dopamine detox trend is overly simplistic

New approach to treating chronic pain without opioids

Study: Psilocybin use surges across all age groups since 2019

Harnessing the healing power of music in clinical care

Innovative research offers hope for veterans with brain trauma

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies offer lasting relief for chronic low back pain

US study reveals employer willingness to cover anti-obesity meds despite cost concerns

Largest study of osteoarthritis genetics uncovers new drug targets

New drug compound offers pain relief without opioid side effects

Mindfulness and CBT provide long-term relief for chronic back pain

ACP issues Best Practice Advice on cannabis for chronic pain management

Study reveals how female hormones trigger opioid production for pain suppression

Study shows long-term benefits of medicinal cannabis for chronic health conditions

‘They won’t help me’: Sickest patients face insurance denials despite policy fixes

Pain can motivate young adults to co-use alcohol and cannabis

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