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Study finds novel link between tactile sensations of individuals with ASD and social difficulties

The sense of touch may play a more crucial role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than previously assumed. The main findings of the doctoral research of Eliane Deschrijver, which are now published, show that individuals with ASD may have difficulties to determine which tactile sensations belong to the action of someone else.

15 Sep 2016

Study finds late onset and short duration of pain relief treatment in many terminal cancer patients

Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to a University of Leeds study.

15 Sep 2016

Research consortium to receive 5.1 million euros to develop new device for breast cancer diagnosis

A large European research consortium headed by the University of Twente is to receive grants of more than five million euros, predominantly from the EU, to develop a new imaging device for the diagnosis of breast cancer.

15 Sep 2016

UTSW surgeons remove acoustic neuromas through small incisions in the ear canals

A surgical team at UT Southwestern Medical Center is helping to pioneer a new minimally invasive procedure that extracts vertigo-inducing tumors from the inner ear without having to remove a large piece of skull, as is usually required.

15 Sep 2016

UC Irvine study shows how YHS effectively treats different forms of pain

Root extracts from the flowering herbal plant Corydalis yanhusuo, or YHS, has widely used for centuries as a pain treatment. Yet few studies have investigated how it works on different forms of pain, and little is known about its molecular mechanisms.

14 Sep 2016

Innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound can accurately diagnose prostate cancer

New research confirms that an innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound to create a 3D image of the prostate can more accurately locate suspicious areas and help diagnose whether it's prostate cancer.

14 Sep 2016

Imperfect bite linked to poor postural and balance control

In recent years there has been increasing medical interest in correcting teeth that do not touch perfectly in order to prevent problems such as jaw pain, gaps between teeth and crowding.

14 Sep 2016

Study finds South Africans living with HIV more resilient despite chronic pain

When one thinks about chronic conditions that are commonly painful, HIV doesn't typically spring to mind. However, more than 50% of HIV-positive individuals experience a painful condition like headache, chest pain or neuropathy, and that pain is frequently experienced as moderate to severe in intensity.

14 Sep 2016

New device could help improve outcomes of pelvic tumour surgeries

Tumour surgery in the pelvis (urogenital and anal area) can lead to injuries of the regional nervous centre and therefore to bowel and bladder incontinence and sexual function disorders.

14 Sep 2016

New dermatological treatment could potentially help prevent or reverse diabetic neuropathy

For the 25 percent of type-2 diabetes patients who suffer from numbness and extreme nerve pain in their feet, a new dermatological treatment being tested by Northwestern Medicine scientists could potentially help prevent and maybe even reverse the neuropathy.

13 Sep 2016

Operational mechanism of Acid-sensing Ion Channel plays pivotal role in transmitting pain signals

Professor Byung-Chang Suh's research team from the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences succeeded in identifying a new operational mechanism principle of the 'Acid-sensing Ion Channel,' which recognizes internal pain in an organism.

13 Sep 2016

New paper provides insights into impact of music therapy on anxiety of surgical patients

A new paper published in the September 2016 issue of the AORN Journal provides insights into the impact of implementing a music therapy program for surgical patients.

13 Sep 2016

New NJR report highlights that patient factors can have major impact on revision of hip replacements

Younger joint replacement patients, who are likely to be more active, may put more strain on their implants and increase the risk of revision, a new report published today (Tuesday 13 September 2016) has said.

13 Sep 2016

X-rays can be effective diagnostic tool for screening knee pain in patients older than 40

Knee pain is common among Americans age 40 and up. Nearly 1 in 17 people visit doctors' offices each year for knee pain or injuries from osteoarthritis--a progressive "wear and tear" disease of the joints.

9 Sep 2016

Experts develop urine-based method to diagnose conditions in newborn babies

Experts from the V. I. Kulakov Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have devised a method that uses the urinary proteome to diagnose conditions in newborn babies.

9 Sep 2016

Female triathletes suffer from high rate of stress urinary and anal incontinence, study finds

A study led by Loyola Medicine researchers found that female triathletes are at higher risk for pelvic floor disorders, among other health issues.

9 Sep 2016

Innovative computer app could be invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless

There are almost 800,000 patients in the United States who are intubated and require mechanical ventilation annually. More than half of these patients are awake, alert and desperately attempting to communicate with nurses, physicians and their loved ones.

9 Sep 2016

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Study finds novel link between tactile sensations of individuals with ASD and social difficulties

Study finds late onset and short duration of pain relief treatment in many terminal cancer patients

Research consortium to receive 5.1 million euros to develop new device for breast cancer diagnosis

UTSW surgeons remove acoustic neuromas through small incisions in the ear canals

UC Irvine study shows how YHS effectively treats different forms of pain

Innovative procedure combining MRI and ultrasound can accurately diagnose prostate cancer

Imperfect bite linked to poor postural and balance control

Study finds South Africans living with HIV more resilient despite chronic pain

New device could help improve outcomes of pelvic tumour surgeries

New dermatological treatment could potentially help prevent or reverse diabetic neuropathy

Operational mechanism of Acid-sensing Ion Channel plays pivotal role in transmitting pain signals

New paper provides insights into impact of music therapy on anxiety of surgical patients

New NJR report highlights that patient factors can have major impact on revision of hip replacements

X-rays can be effective diagnostic tool for screening knee pain in patients older than 40

Experts develop urine-based method to diagnose conditions in newborn babies

Female triathletes suffer from high rate of stress urinary and anal incontinence, study finds

Innovative computer app could be invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless

UAB researchers find microRNA as potential therapeutic target for MDD

Virginia Mason offers totally laparoscopic advanced surgery for removing tumors from pancreas

Early results from novel study reveal link between weather conditions and chronic pain

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