Tell-tale gene affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain, study finds

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who carry a particular form of a pain gene are more likely to respond well to a common medication used to treat long-term discomfo

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Tell-tale gene affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain, study finds

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who carry a particular form of a pain gene are more likely to respond well to a common medication used to treat long-term discomfo

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New analgesic could replace opioids over the long term

by Kathrin Voigt,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzPresentation of the binding of Aniquinazoline B to an opioid receptor Credit: Mohamed Elbadawi / JGUOpioids have long been known as natural su

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New analgesic could replace opioids over the long term

by Kathrin Voigt,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzPresentation of the binding of Aniquinazoline B to an opioid receptor Credit: Mohamed Elbadawi / JGUOpioids have long been known as natural su

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Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThere are many drugs that anesthesiologists can use to induce unconsciousness in patients. Exactly how the

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Study reveals how an anesthesia drug induces unconsciousness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Google DeepMind from PexelsThere are many drugs that anesthesiologists can use to induce unconsciousness in patients. Exactly how the

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Medication may stop migraines before headache starts, study shows

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping pe

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Medication may stop migraines before headache starts, study shows

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping pe

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Could an already approved drug cut down on opioid use after surgery?

by Josef Blaszkiewicz,Medical University of South CarolinaAn astrocyte, a type of non-neuronal cell, in the rodent cortex. The outer boundary of the cell is shown in yellow; the cell "skele

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

Could an already approved drug cut down on opioid use after surgery?

by Josef Blaszkiewicz,Medical University of South CarolinaAn astrocyte, a type of non-neuronal cell, in the rodent cortex. The outer boundary of the cell is shown in yellow; the cell "skele

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Tramadol may up mortality risk in osteoarthritis patients

(HealthDay)—The initial prescription of tramadol compared with commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with increased all-cause mortality among patients with osteoar

Updated on: June 15,2024 6

Tramadol may up mortality risk in osteoarthritis patients

(HealthDay)—The initial prescription of tramadol compared with commonly prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with increased all-cause mortality among patients with osteoar

Updated on:June 15,2024 6

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

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High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

Updated on:June 17,2024 5

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Updated on: June 17,2024 4

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Updated on:June 17,2024 4

Researchers discover a protein that prunes nerve endings, regulating sensitivity to pain

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceThe absence of the Kif2a protein led to wild growth of nerve fibers in the skin of adult mice (right), whereas in mice that were not lacking the protein, the senso

Updated on: June 15,2024 6

Researchers discover a protein that prunes nerve endings, regulating sensitivity to pain

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceThe absence of the Kif2a protein led to wild growth of nerve fibers in the skin of adult mice (right), whereas in mice that were not lacking the protein, the senso

Updated on:June 15,2024 6

Scientists develop technology to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion pump in hospitals

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologyIntegrated drug infusion pump with flow & bubble sensor modules. Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)Excessive admin

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

Scientists develop technology to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion pump in hospitals

by National Research Council of Science and TechnologyIntegrated drug infusion pump with flow & bubble sensor modules. Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)Excessive admin

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Understanding opioids in fibromyalgia

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommend

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Understanding opioids in fibromyalgia

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommend

Updated on:June 06,2024 7

Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

by Elana GotkineA relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20

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Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

by Elana GotkineA relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20

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