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Many women consider using cannabis to treat gynecological conditions

A significant number of women would consider using cannabis to treat gynecological conditions, primarily gynecological pain.

12 Nov 2020

Time to discuss potentially unpleasant side effects of COVID shots? Scientists say yes.

Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to seek federal permission to release its COVID-19 vaccine by the end of November, a move that holds promise for quelling the pandemic, but also sets up a tight time frame for making sure consumers understand what it will mean to actually get the shots.

12 Nov 2020

Imaging technique reveals opioid receptor localization across the whole brain

Winding and twisting like a labyrinth, the brain consists of an elaborate network of passages through which information flows at high speeds, rapidly generating thoughts, emotions, and physical responses.

12 Nov 2020

New guidelines established for pain management in children, adolescents

According to the National Institutes of Health, opioid misuse and addiction in the United States is a national crisis, with an economic burden upwards of $78 billion.

12 Nov 2020

Research shows a unique T cell receptor repertoire in MIS-C patients

Children with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sometimes develop the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), which is associated with high morbidity. The underlying T-cell associated mechanism is described by researchers in a new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv in November 2020, as a response to superantigen activation.

11 Nov 2020

Pitt neuroscientists uncover additional complexities behind sensation of pain from light touch

Researchers from the Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced today in the journal Neuron that they've uncovered additional complexities behind mechanical allodynia--the sensation of pain from innocuous stimuli, such as light touch.

11 Nov 2020

Researchers uncover potential genetic target for treating endometriosis

Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential genetic target for treating an especially painful and invasive form of endometriosis.

11 Nov 2020

Pediatric surgeon establishes first-ever guidelines for safer pain management in children

According to the National Institutes of Health, opioid misuse and addiction in the United States is a national crisis, with an economic burden upwards of $78 billion.

11 Nov 2020

Surgery studies show progress, opportunity to decrease opioid prescribing

Having surgery means placing complete trust in a team of professionals, and counting on them to fix what's wrong while keeping surgical risks as low as possible.

11 Nov 2020

Bioconductive, neuron-growing ink offers hope for people with nerve injury

Researchers have developed a neuron-growing ink that uses the body’s own electrical signals to precisely guide the growth of nerve cells.

10 Nov 2020

Biodegradable 3D-printed esophageal stents for treating radiation esophagitis

Radiation esophagitis, characterized by the inflammation of the esophagus, is the most common acute adverse effect of radiation therapy that causes swallowing problems.

10 Nov 2020

NAU researcher leads international effort to study and track brucellosis

Northern Arizona University researcher Jeff Foster is leading an international effort to study and track the spread of one of the most important infectious diseases in humans and livestock worldwide.

10 Nov 2020

Orange County struggles with health equity — and battles state restrictions

California's most popular amusement park has become the focal point of a struggle over how best to contain COVID-19 while keeping the economy afloat.

10 Nov 2020

Researchers identify factors that improve diagnosis of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis

Researchers have identified several factors that should help improve the diagnosis of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), also known as chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO).

10 Nov 2020

HSS presents research related to rheumatology and orthopedic surgery at 2020 ACR annual meeting

At this year's American College of Rheumatology virtual meeting, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented exciting research related to rheumatology and orthopedic surgery.

10 Nov 2020

New biomaterial significantly reduces scar formation following wounds

Researchers at UCLA, Duke University and other collaborating institutions have developed a biomaterial that may significantly reduce scar formation after wounding, leading to more effective skin healing.

10 Nov 2020

Aspirin to be tested as a potential COVID-19 treatment as part of RECOVERY trial

Now, in new research, the everyday painkiller aspirin will be evaluated as a potential treatment for COVID-19 in one of the United Kingdom’s most significant trials, aiming to evaluate whether it can reduce the risk of blood clots in infected people.

9 Nov 2020

Longer period of morning stiffness reported in children from less affluent families

Children with arthritis affecting five or more joints, called polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (polyarticular JIA), living in less affluent families were twice as likely to report more than an hour of morning joint stiffness, compared to their counterparts from more affluent families, according to a study by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery.

9 Nov 2020

Study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in >5,000 healthcare workers

To address this, Daniel J Cooper and his team of researchers conducted a prospective seroepidemiological study to systematically evaluate specific risk factors for healthcare workers. They used a SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay and analyzed the risk factors for seropositivity using multivariate logistic regression.

9 Nov 2020

Mymee's clinical trial demonstrates health-related quality of life improvements in lupus patients

Mymee Inc., the leading digital health company that empowers those who suffer from autoimmune disease to reclaim their health, today announced the publication of it’s study assessing the Mymee Program as adjunct care in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Journal of Medical Internet Research .

9 Nov 2020

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Latest Pain News and Research

Many women consider using cannabis to treat gynecological conditions

Time to discuss potentially unpleasant side effects of COVID shots? Scientists say yes.

Imaging technique reveals opioid receptor localization across the whole brain

New guidelines established for pain management in children, adolescents

Research shows a unique T cell receptor repertoire in MIS-C patients

Pitt neuroscientists uncover additional complexities behind sensation of pain from light touch

Researchers uncover potential genetic target for treating endometriosis

Pediatric surgeon establishes first-ever guidelines for safer pain management in children

Surgery studies show progress, opportunity to decrease opioid prescribing

Bioconductive, neuron-growing ink offers hope for people with nerve injury

Biodegradable 3D-printed esophageal stents for treating radiation esophagitis

NAU researcher leads international effort to study and track brucellosis

Orange County struggles with health equity — and battles state restrictions

Researchers identify factors that improve diagnosis of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis

HSS presents research related to rheumatology and orthopedic surgery at 2020 ACR annual meeting

New biomaterial significantly reduces scar formation following wounds

Aspirin to be tested as a potential COVID-19 treatment as part of RECOVERY trial

Longer period of morning stiffness reported in children from less affluent families

Study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in >5,000 healthcare workers

Mymee's clinical trial demonstrates health-related quality of life improvements in lupus patients

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