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New cellular processes controlling the formation of lymphatic valves found

Lymphedema, resulting from a damaged lymphatic system, can be a debilitating disease in which excess protein-rich fluid (lymph) collects in soft tissues and causes swelling -- most often in the arms or legs.

28 Aug 2019

Australian overdose deaths - sinister new trend

The incidence of unintentional overdose leading to death is still going up in Australia, says Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2019. Most of the drugs involved are very powerful. They include prescription opioids and benzodiazepines as well as illegal substances like heroin and crystal methamphetamine or “ice”.

27 Aug 2019

Study explores cannabis use in young adult cancer patients

Cannabis can help alleviate some of the symptoms of cancer and its treatment, and a new study examines the prevalence of its use among young adult cancer patients now that medical cannabis is becoming increasingly available.

27 Aug 2019

Human infective nematode identified in canine carriers for the first time

A human infective nematode found in remote northern areas of Australia has been identified in canine carriers for the first time.

27 Aug 2019

NIH announces new round of funding for Research Centers in Minority Institutions

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, has funded three new awards and renewed the awards of eight institutions previously funded under the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Specialized Centers program.

26 Aug 2019

Out-of-pocket drug costs soar for Medicare patients with multiple sclerosis

Over the course of a decade, out-of-pocket costs for multiple sclerosis drugs rose more than sevenfold for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, according to a JAMA Neurology study published today by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.

26 Aug 2019

Survey reveals escalating interest to use marijuana or cannabinoids for managing pain

Millennials lead the escalating interest in marijuana and cannabinoid compounds for managing pain – with older generations not far behind – and yet most are unaware of potential risks.

26 Aug 2019

Research reveals link between concussions and erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Former professional football players who have experienced concussion symptoms, including loss of consciousness, disorientation or nausea after a head injury, are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction (ED), according to research published Aug. 26 in JAMA Neurology.

26 Aug 2019

Skin patch delivers melanoma medication in one minute

Researchers have developed a fast-acting skin patch that can deliver medication to treat melanoma in one minute.

26 Aug 2019

Breast cancer patients with mental health conditions have higher opioid use, reduced survival

Elderly women battling breast cancer who have anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions are more likely to use opioids and more likely to die, a new study led by the University of Virginia School of Medicine has found.

26 Aug 2019

Vaccinating older adults against shingles is likely cost-effective in Canada

Vaccinating older adults against shingles in Canada is likely cost-effective, according to a study in CMAJ, and the Shingrix vaccine appears to provide better protection than the Zostavax vaccine.

26 Aug 2019

Research confirms analgesic effects of social support by romantic partners

Researchers at the University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology and the University of the Balearic Islands have confirmed the analgesic effects of social support - even without verbal or physical contact.

23 Aug 2019

Unraveling the secret itch pathway

Itching is among the most persistent of skin sensations, requiring an immediate response. However, scientists say it is a protective sensation that stimulates the individual to eliminate parasites and other irritating substances from the skin.

23 Aug 2019

Updated recommendations for treatment of patients with axial spondyloarthritis released

Today, the American College of Rheumatology, in partnership with the Spondylitis Association of America and the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network, released the 2019 Update of the Recommendations for the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis.

22 Aug 2019

Computer model could be used to quickly evaluate new drugs for sickle cell disease

A team of Brown University researchers has developed a new computer model that simulates the way red blood cells become misshapen by sickle cell disease.

22 Aug 2019

Anxiety, depression associated with increased opioid use following surgery

Surgeons wielding their life-saving scalpels, laparoscopic tools, or other implements to repair or remove what ails their patients understand all too well that pain is an unavoidable part of the healing process. Yet the current opioid crisis has made the standard prescribing practices for these highly effective analgesics fraught with risk.

22 Aug 2019

Patient-reported experiences have potential for driving improvements in hospital care

Patient-reported experiences have potential for driving improvements in the quality of hospital care, according to a new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier.

22 Aug 2019

Self-administered acupressure could help improve lower back pain symptoms

A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back.

21 Aug 2019

UNM researchers find strong evidence that cannabis can significantly alleviate pain

Using the largest database of real-time recordings of the effects of common and commercially available cannabis products in the United States, researchers at The University of New Mexico found strong evidence that cannabis can significantly alleviate pain, with the average user experiencing a three-point drop in pain suffering on a 0-10 point scale immediately following cannabis consumption.

21 Aug 2019

Massage Therapy Foundation announces research grant to address pain and opioid use in veterans

The Massage Therapy Foundation has awarded $210,000 for a research grant to the Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management, Rockville, Md. Dr. Krista Highland, Deputy Director of Science, DVCIPM, is the Primary Investigator of the two-year study, "Massage Service Integration in a Military Primary Care Clinic: Implementation and Impact Study."

21 Aug 2019

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Latest Pain News and Research

New cellular processes controlling the formation of lymphatic valves found

Australian overdose deaths - sinister new trend

Study explores cannabis use in young adult cancer patients

Human infective nematode identified in canine carriers for the first time

NIH announces new round of funding for Research Centers in Minority Institutions

Out-of-pocket drug costs soar for Medicare patients with multiple sclerosis

Survey reveals escalating interest to use marijuana or cannabinoids for managing pain

Research reveals link between concussions and erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Skin patch delivers melanoma medication in one minute

Breast cancer patients with mental health conditions have higher opioid use, reduced survival

Vaccinating older adults against shingles is likely cost-effective in Canada

Research confirms analgesic effects of social support by romantic partners

Unraveling the secret itch pathway

Updated recommendations for treatment of patients with axial spondyloarthritis released

Computer model could be used to quickly evaluate new drugs for sickle cell disease

Anxiety, depression associated with increased opioid use following surgery

Patient-reported experiences have potential for driving improvements in hospital care

Self-administered acupressure could help improve lower back pain symptoms

UNM researchers find strong evidence that cannabis can significantly alleviate pain

Massage Therapy Foundation announces research grant to address pain and opioid use in veterans

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