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Removing senescent cells from joints could reverse progression of osteoarthritis

In a preclinical study in mice and human cells, researchers report that selectively removing old or 'senescent' cells from joints could stop and even reverse the progression of osteoarthritis.

26 Apr 2017

Scientists find way to provide longer-lasting pain relief using MOFs

To treat headaches, back pain or fever, most of us have reached for ibuprofen at one point or another. But we often have to take doses every four to six hours if the pain warrants it.

26 Apr 2017

Abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria linked to chronic fatigue syndrome

Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have discovered abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria related to chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME/CFS, in patients with and without concurrent irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

26 Apr 2017

NRAS introduces new resource to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis

NRAS is delighted to unveil its latest initiative that will help those with the debilitating condition Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) understand more about the medicines that are used in the treatment and management of this incurable condition.

26 Apr 2017

Study reveals promising results for primary liver cancer patients treated with SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres

Patients with advanced or inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) who usually received one or two treatments with liver-directed SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres in the 459-patient French SARAH study had similar survival compared to patients who received standard twice-daily systemic treatment with sorafenib, but with less than half the number and significantly fewer severe treatment-related adverse effects and significantly better Quality of Life, according to data presented here at The International Liver Congress™ 2017.

26 Apr 2017

Leica Microsystems introduces new augmented reality imaging technologies for surgical microscopes

Leica Microsystems will be revealing a new generation of augmented reality imaging technologies for surgical microscopes, at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting 2017, in Los Angeles, USA.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 26 Apr 2017

Study evaluates effectiveness of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients

Winner of the Best International Abstract Award, Laura Salgado Lopez, MD, presented her research, A Pilot Study of Deep Brain Stimulation in Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia, during the 2017 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting.

25 Apr 2017

Researchers use novel phage therapy to treat patient infected with multidrug-resistant bacterium

Scientists and physicians at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, working with colleagues at the U.S. Navy Medical Research Center - Biological Defense Research Directorate, Texas A&M University, a San Diego-based biotech and elsewhere, have successfully used an experimental therapy involving bacteriophages -- viruses that target and consume specific strains of bacteria -- to treat a patient near death from a multidrug-resistant bacterium.

25 Apr 2017

Placebo can help reduce intensity of emotional pain from romantic rejection, study finds

Feeling heartbroken from a recent breakup? Just believing you're doing something to help yourself get over your ex can influence brain regions associated with emotional regulation and lessen the perception of pain.

25 Apr 2017

Research provides new insight into psychology behind humans' willingness to kill animals

When reminded of death, humans become more likely to support killing animals, regardless of their existing attitudes about animal rights, according to new research from the University of Arizona.

25 Apr 2017

Intraoperative methadone offers promise to reduce need for pain medications during recovery

Patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery who are treated with methadone during the procedure require significantly less intravenous and oral opioids to manage postoperative pain, reports a new study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

24 Apr 2017

Are your bowel symptoms serious?

Very common – most of us will experience bowel symptoms from time to time, but usually the symptoms last only a few days. You should see your GP if they persist for more than three weeks (sooner if they are severe) or if your symptoms keep coming back.

24 Apr 2017

Researchers discover new cellular mechanism that may cause multiple sclerosis

A new study has made a major new discovery towards finding the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially paving the way for research to investigate new treatments.

24 Apr 2017

Dry socket: Risk factors and ways to avoid uncomfortable complication after tooth extraction

Having wisdom teeth surgery can be a real pain, but if your healing regimen goes awry, you can find yourself in a world of hurt. An expert from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry explains this uncomfortable complication and how to avoid it.

21 Apr 2017

Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding instigate bonding between mothers and newborns

When little Aiden Sandoval was born, lactation consultant Delia Peña was in the birthing suite ready to place him against his mother's bare chest.

21 Apr 2017

Doctors highlight importance of virtual and augmented reality in the operating room

The reality of life in the operating room is about to look more like virtual reality, as leaders in clinical medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and colleagues with expertise in computing and imaging at the University of Maryland, College Park work together on lifesaving technologies.

21 Apr 2017

FDA approves gammaCore for treatment of pain linked to cluster headache

electroCore, a neuroscience and technology company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological advancement, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the use of gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator) for the acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headache in adult patients.

21 Apr 2017

New article finds rising trend in hospitalization for hypertensive emergency with reduction in mortality

A new article published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds a rising trend in hospitalization for hypertensive emergency with reduction in hospital mortality during the last decade. The presence of acute cardiorespiratory failure, chest pain, stroke, acute chest pain, and aortic dissection were most predictive of higher hospital mortality among other complications.

21 Apr 2017

AANP urges patients to prioritize sleep for better health and well-being

In recognition of Sleep Awareness Week, April 23-30, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners urges patients to prioritize their sleep to improve their overall health and well-being.

20 Apr 2017

Spine surgery helps 5-year-old with cerebral palsy to make strides

Bhoomi Manjunatha, 5, has been able to rely less on her walker and wheelchair, and more on her own two feet, because of a surgery performed at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Her hard work and determination in physical and occupational therapy post-surgery has also helped Bhoomi continue to make strides.

20 Apr 2017

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Latest Pain News and Research

Removing senescent cells from joints could reverse progression of osteoarthritis

Scientists find way to provide longer-lasting pain relief using MOFs

Abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria linked to chronic fatigue syndrome

NRAS introduces new resource to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Study reveals promising results for primary liver cancer patients treated with SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres

Leica Microsystems introduces new augmented reality imaging technologies for surgical microscopes

Study evaluates effectiveness of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients

Researchers use novel phage therapy to treat patient infected with multidrug-resistant bacterium

Placebo can help reduce intensity of emotional pain from romantic rejection, study finds

Research provides new insight into psychology behind humans' willingness to kill animals

Intraoperative methadone offers promise to reduce need for pain medications during recovery

Are your bowel symptoms serious?

Researchers discover new cellular mechanism that may cause multiple sclerosis

Dry socket: Risk factors and ways to avoid uncomfortable complication after tooth extraction

Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding instigate bonding between mothers and newborns

Doctors highlight importance of virtual and augmented reality in the operating room

FDA approves gammaCore for treatment of pain linked to cluster headache

New article finds rising trend in hospitalization for hypertensive emergency with reduction in mortality

AANP urges patients to prioritize sleep for better health and well-being

Spine surgery helps 5-year-old with cerebral palsy to make strides

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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