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Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Researchers report that osteoarthritis is caused by the loss of Gremlin 1 (Grem1)-lineage chondrogenic progenitor cells.

3 Nov 2023

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Establishing a digital assistance system based on artificial intelligence to support patients / Sports Medicine research group of Mainz University involved in two projects coordinated by the Mainz University Medical Center.

2 Nov 2023

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Starting buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder through telehealth was associated with an increased likelihood of staying in treatment longer compared to starting treatment in a non-telehealth setting, according to a new study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio.

18 Oct 2023

AI-powered unbiased pain detection system holds promise for improving patient care

An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

Researchers call for urgent improvement in pain management for inflammatory arthritis patients

Researchers from Keele University's School of Medicine have found that analgesic medicines - commonly known as "painkillers" - are widely prescribed to people with inflammatory arthritis across England despite little research evidence that they improve pain for these patients, and studies showing they can cause serious side-effects.

12 Oct 2023

‘I’m so burned out’: Fighting to see a specialist amplified pain for Riverside County woman

Teresa Johnson can't escape the pain. It's as if she's getting pierced by needles all over her body, all at once. At night, she sometimes jolts out of sleep thinking bedbugs are attacking her. But it's just the unfailing pain — day in and day out.

12 Oct 2023

New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents

A new analysis reveals that rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents have decreased in recent years, primarily limited to non-surgery indications. Opioid prescription rates for surgery have remained stable.

5 Oct 2023

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

A new study led by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researcher focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive care best suited to their individual values and preferences.

28 Sep 2023

Virtual reality vs. opioids: clinical trial of non-pharmacological pain management during burn wound care

Researchers assessed the feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for managing procedural pain in adult burn patients during dressing changes compared to standard opioid-based approaches.

28 Sep 2023

Gender inequalities worsen women’s access to cancer prevention, detection and care

Unequal power dynamics across society have resounding negative impacts on how women interact with cancer prevention, care and treatment.

26 Sep 2023

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

In a recent Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery were able to maintain satisfactory comfort levels without requiring more prescription refills later.

25 Sep 2023

Millions of U.S. adults experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and mental health symptoms

New University of Arizona Health Sciences research recently published in the journal PAIN found that nearly 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety or depression, resulting in functional limitations in daily life.

21 Sep 2023

INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction

Axis Healthcare, a family-run care facility in Oklahoma, has introduced VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its PCR laboratory workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 13 Sep 2023

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

25 Aug 2023

Anesthesiologists can play a greater role in managing patients with substance use disorders

As use and misuse of alcohol, opioids, and psychostimulants continues to increase, anesthesiologists can become a more integral part of the care team managing patients with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), according to a series of three articles published in the September issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

24 Aug 2023

Pain Management News and Research

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

AI-powered unbiased pain detection system holds promise for improving patient care

Researchers call for urgent improvement in pain management for inflammatory arthritis patients

‘I’m so burned out’: Fighting to see a specialist amplified pain for Riverside County woman

New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

Virtual reality vs. opioids: clinical trial of non-pharmacological pain management during burn wound care

Gender inequalities worsen women’s access to cancer prevention, detection and care

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

Millions of U.S. adults experience the co-occurrence of chronic pain and mental health symptoms

INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Anesthesiologists can play a greater role in managing patients with substance use disorders

Prolonged pain after myocardial infarctions associated with increase in risk of all-cause mortality

Is there an association between cannabis usage motives and problematic cannabis usage in young adults?

Expert consensus on how to help patients with chronic pain get adequate care and coverage

Novel tool could help neuroscientists crack the secrets of spinal cord

Older female colorectal cancer survivors may experience persistent GI symptoms for years

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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