Researchers from UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil and the University of Washington,
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How understanding pain could curb opioid addiction
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee unanimously approved a bill in April 2018 designed to address the opioid
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Osteopathy can be used to treat mental health related to back pain – new study
Millions worldwide suffer from chronic musculoskeletal back pain (lasting more than three months). The problem is so big that in
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Psychological therapies may help older adults with chronic pain
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic pain, psychological interventions have small benefits, including reducing pain and catastrophizing beliefs, according to a
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Facing adversity early in life linked with more physical pain in adulthood
Experiencing trauma as a child may influence how much pain an individual feels in adulthood, according to Penn State researchers.
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Drug epidemic ensnares 25-year-old pill for nerve pain
The story line sounds familiar: a popular pain drug becomes a new way to get high as prescribing by doctors
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Scientists develop new method that uses light to manage neuropathic pain in mice
For patients with neuropathic pain, a chronic condition affecting 7 to 8 percent of the European population, extreme pain and
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A dose of empathy may support patients in pain
Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine suggests that empathic, positive messages from doctors may be
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Overcoming fear of back pain may spur recovery
(HealthDay)—People with chronic back pain often try painkillers and other treatments without success. Now, a new study suggests a program
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Elder abuse not associated with risk of chronic pain
(HealthDay)—Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) is not tied to the risk of chronic pain, according to a study published online
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