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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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

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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

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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

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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

A new discovery about pain signaling may contribute to better treatment of chronic pain

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityCaV2.2 function, G-protein inhibition, and structure. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp6665When pain signals are p

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A new discovery about pain signaling may contribute to better treatment of chronic pain

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityCaV2.2 function, G-protein inhibition, and structure. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp6665When pain signals are p

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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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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

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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

Low-dose ketamine shows promise for pain relief in emergency department patients

by Society for Academic Emergency MedicinePain intensity scores during the study period. The median is represented by the bold horizontal line within the box. The box defines the IQR. LDK, low-dose ke

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Low-dose ketamine shows promise for pain relief in emergency department patients

by Society for Academic Emergency MedicinePain intensity scores during the study period. The median is represented by the bold horizontal line within the box. The box defines the IQR. LDK, low-dose ke

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Abdominal fat linked to widespread chronic pain, especially in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcess abdominal fat is associated with widespread chronic pain, particularly in women, finds the first study of its kind, published in

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Abdominal fat linked to widespread chronic pain, especially in women

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcess abdominal fat is associated with widespread chronic pain, particularly in women, finds the first study of its kind, published in

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Could a health care provider's nonverbal behavior modulate pain reports and placebo effects?

by BIAL FoundationCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch assessed the effects of the nonverbal behavior of health care providers on pain reports and placebo effects in 51 males and 53 females randomly divi

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Could a health care provider's nonverbal behavior modulate pain reports and placebo effects?

by BIAL FoundationCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch assessed the effects of the nonverbal behavior of health care providers on pain reports and placebo effects in 51 males and 53 females randomly divi

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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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Proof-of-principle study shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a new way to make opioids safer, increasing the pain-relieving proper

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Proof-of-principle study shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer

byUniversity of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a new way to make opioids safer, increasing the pain-relieving proper

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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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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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