The study aimed to explore the potential relationship between the clinical efficacy of eMCS for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain and the precise localization of the contacts over the motor cortex somatotopic representation of [...]
The brainstem has become of ever more interest in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Full story.
Intravenous (IV) ibuprofen adequately relieved acute pain and minimized opioid use in the first 48 hours after an orthopedic trauma, a trial in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma reported. Full story.
The elderly in the United States report less pain than those in midlife—suggesting, perhaps, that once people move into old age, their morbidity will fall. Unfortunately, assessing pain by age at one point in time [...]
Molecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could help University of Queensland-led researchers tailor pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Full story.
According to a national survey of patients with chronic pain, cost is one of several barriers to accessing multidisciplinary treatment, and many patients would like a wider choice of specialists and therapies. Full story.
Migraine is a severe and debilitating neurologic disorder and is claimed to be the sixth disabling illness in the world. This study aimed to determine the overall prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients [...]
Current pharmacologic therapies for patients with osteoarthritis are suboptimal.To determine the efficacy of Curcuma longa extract (CL) for reducing knee symptoms and effusion–synovitis in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and knee effusion–synovitis. Full story.
A recent study examining pain among cannabis users suggests that—unlike long-term opioid use—regular cannabis use does not appear to increase pain sensitivity. Full story.
Patients who need surgery to fix major bone fractures use fewer opioid pills after their procedure if they're reminded of six "core principles" that include: values, acceptance, present moment awareness, self-as-context, committed action, and diffusion. [...]
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