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Lack of awareness and training leads to delays in diagnosis of endometriosis

Reviewing qualitative studies from the past 20 years, the researchers found a range of contributing factors including: a continuing stigma around periods; society's normalisation of menstrual pain; and a lack of medical training about the condition.

6 Jul 2023

Improved diagnosis of occlusion myocardial infarction using novel machine learning tools

Machine learning models were developed to diagnose heart attacks in patients with no ST-elevation on their initial electrocardiogram, outperforming clinicians and improving accuracy. The models' risk score enhanced diagnostic accuracy and reclassified chest pain patients, providing mechanistic links to heart injury.

6 Jul 2023

THC use during pregnancy could lead to life-long health impacts for offspring

Oregon Health & Science University researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring.

6 Jul 2023

Medicaid expansion under the ACA linked to increased palliative care use

More people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS).

5 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on minority groups

A new study conducted by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel has shed light on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life among different ethnic groups in the country. The study, part of a larger cohort project, highlights a significant discrepancy between Arabs and Druze, and Jews, with the two former groups experiencing a more pronounced decline in quality of life one year after infection.

5 Jul 2023

Medical cannabis laws have no effect on opioid prescriptions, study finds

State laws allowing medical cannabis use did not reduce prescriptions for opioids or other therapies for chronic, non-cancer pain, according to a policy analysis by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

5 Jul 2023

Regular cannabis users more likely to experience postoperative complications, study finds

People who are regular cannabis users are at an increased risk of experiencing complications before, during, and after surgery, according to a study by researchers with UTHealth Houston published today in JAMA Surgery.

5 Jul 2023

Patients squeezed in fight over who gets to bill for pricey infusion drugs

Health insurers and medical providers are battling over who should supply high-cost infusion drugs for patients, with the tussle over profits now spilling into statehouses across the country.

5 Jul 2023

Pain and anxiety linked to heavy episodic drinking in emerging adults

Emerging adults – those aged 18 to 24 years –who experience pain are more likely to engage in high-risk patterns of alcohol use such as binge drinking.

4 Jul 2023

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis of the condition, according to new research published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

4 Jul 2023

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

Research explores the potential benefits of herbs and spices in rheumatic diseases, highlighting their bioactive compounds and medicinal properties. It provides an updated review of their mechanisms of action and summarizes human studies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

4 Jul 2023

New oral films could revolutionize drug delivery for patients

Conventional ways of administering medication - by swallowing tablets, consuming bitter syrups, injections or rectal insertions - could be distressing and unpleasant for some patients, especially young children or the elderly.

3 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Lack of awareness and training leads to delays in diagnosis of endometriosis

Improved diagnosis of occlusion myocardial infarction using novel machine learning tools

THC use during pregnancy could lead to life-long health impacts for offspring

Medicaid expansion under the ACA linked to increased palliative care use

Study sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on minority groups

Medical cannabis laws have no effect on opioid prescriptions, study finds

Regular cannabis users more likely to experience postoperative complications, study finds

Patients squeezed in fight over who gets to bill for pricey infusion drugs

Pain and anxiety linked to heavy episodic drinking in emerging adults

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

New oral films could revolutionize drug delivery for patients

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Breaking the myth: opioids provide no advantage for acute back pain, study finds

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

Study identifies the predictors of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome symptoms

Emotional constructs of anger, impulsivity, and irritability and their impact on life satisfaction

Study analyzes menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation among Spanish women

Trial shows no benefit of prescribing an opioid for people with acute back or neck pain

New drug effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis, clinical trial shows

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

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

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

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich

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