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Women aged 55 and over who snore have higher risk for sleep apnea

A new study from Tel Aviv University found that women aged 55 and over who snore are at increased risk for sleep apnea, which can be fatal.

12 May 2022

Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine

A new study demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine was a promising SARS-CoV-2 vaccine option.

12 May 2022

Nanobodies from llamas could be used to deliver targeted medicines to human muscle cells

In "proof of concept" experiments with mouse and human cells and tissues, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have designed tiny proteins, called nanobodies, derived from llama antibodies, that could potentially be used to deliver targeted medicines to human muscle cells.

12 May 2022

New ‘virtual clinician and coach’ care model to provide personalized pain care for young people

Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and personalized care for young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain, as part of a new Curtin-led project that has been supported by the Federal Government.

12 May 2022

Nerve gas sarin largely responsible for Gulf War illness, study shows

For three decades, scientists have debated the underlying cause of Gulf War illness (GWI), a collection of unexplained and chronic symptoms affecting veterans of the Persian Gulf War.

12 May 2022

CMR Surgical; Transforming Surgery through Robotics

In this interview, we speak to Mark Slack, Chief Medical Officer at CMR Surgical, about their next-generation surgical robot Versius.

From CMR Surgical 12 May 2022

Study shows link between abnormal blood clotting and impaired exercise capacity in people with long COVID

According to a study published today in Blood Advances, people suffering from long COVID may face an increased risk of abnormal blood clotting.

11 May 2022

Hospitals in low-income communities less likely to participate in bundled payment programs

A new study has shown that hospitals in low-income communities were less likely to participate in bundled payment programs for joint replacement surgery.

11 May 2022

Understanding caregivers' attitudes toward post-operative opioid use in pediatric patients

Routine head and neck procedures, such as removal of tonsils and adenoids and the placement of ear tubes, may cause moderate to severe pain in pediatric patients.

11 May 2022

New online resource helps healthcare professionals to address alcohol-related problems

A new online resource will help healthcare professionals and practices improve care for people whose alcohol consumption may be impacting their health.

11 May 2022

UMSOM researchers participate in Big Ten health registry to learn about cardiac issues in athletes recovering from COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have been collaborating on an extensive heart registry that includes student-athletes in the Big Ten athletic conference, to learn more about cardiac issues in those who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection.

11 May 2022

First oral antiviral approved for early treatment of COVID-19

The United States Food and Drug Administration granted an Emergency Use Authorization in December 2021 for the first oral antiviral, a pill containing two protease inhibitors – nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid, Pfizer) – for early treatment of COVID-19.

11 May 2022

First-of-its-kind longitudinal study launched to track and analyze lung health in millennials

Northwestern University and the American Lung Association have begun recruitment in Chicago for a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study to track and analyze lung health in millennials at the peak of their lung health.

11 May 2022

How is the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Impacting Sepsis?

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Ron Daniels about his work at the UK Sepsis Trust and the impact antimicrobial resistance is having on sepsis.

11 May 2022

Breastfeeding associated with improved maternal mental health outcomes

Scientists from the University of Massachusetts, USA, have recently found that breastfeeding is associated with improved maternal mental health overall.

10 May 2022

Study investigates brain connectivity patterns at rest in veterans with chronic pain and trauma

A new study is the first to investigate brain connectivity patterns at rest in veterans with both chronic pain and trauma, finding three unique brain subtypes potentially indicating high, medium, and low susceptibility to pain and trauma symptoms.

10 May 2022

Systematic review with meta-analysis of the current evidence regarding the incidence of long COVID symptomatology

The researchers searched several databases looking for observational studies on the incidence of long COVID symptoms and signs by organ system, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.

10 May 2022

Gene therapy effectively reduces neuropathic pain in mice with spinal cord injuries

An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a gene therapy that inhibits targeted nerve cell signaling effectively reduced neuropathic pain with no detectable side effects in mice with spinal cord or peripheral nerve injuries.

9 May 2022

Personal construct therapy found to be effective in reducing depression in women with fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disease of unknown origin, which is characterized by chronic pain and often accompanied by symptoms of depression. It mainly affects women, and there is no cure, but various treatments can help relieve the symptoms.

9 May 2022

Mailed at-home disposal kits increase disposal rates of unused opioids after surgery

Mailed opioid disposal kits led to 60 percent of patients who had leftover opioid pain pills properly disposing of them after surgeries, according to a new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

6 May 2022

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Latest Pain News and Research

Women aged 55 and over who snore have higher risk for sleep apnea

Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine

Nanobodies from llamas could be used to deliver targeted medicines to human muscle cells

New ‘virtual clinician and coach’ care model to provide personalized pain care for young people

Nerve gas sarin largely responsible for Gulf War illness, study shows

CMR Surgical; Transforming Surgery through Robotics

Study shows link between abnormal blood clotting and impaired exercise capacity in people with long COVID

Hospitals in low-income communities less likely to participate in bundled payment programs

Understanding caregivers' attitudes toward post-operative opioid use in pediatric patients

New online resource helps healthcare professionals to address alcohol-related problems

UMSOM researchers participate in Big Ten health registry to learn about cardiac issues in athletes recovering from COVID-19

First oral antiviral approved for early treatment of COVID-19

First-of-its-kind longitudinal study launched to track and analyze lung health in millennials

How is the Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Impacting Sepsis?

Breastfeeding associated with improved maternal mental health outcomes

Study investigates brain connectivity patterns at rest in veterans with chronic pain and trauma

Systematic review with meta-analysis of the current evidence regarding the incidence of long COVID symptomatology

Gene therapy effectively reduces neuropathic pain in mice with spinal cord injuries

Personal construct therapy found to be effective in reducing depression in women with fibromyalgia

Mailed at-home disposal kits increase disposal rates of unused opioids after surgery

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