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Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain
Physicians and patients who
are wary of addiction to
pain medication and opioids
may soon have a healthier
and more natural
alternative. A study
... > full story
Study Points to Role of Nervous System in Arthritis
Reducing levels of
nerve-growth factor may be a
key to developing better
pain treatments. ... > full story
New Surgical Technique for Bell's Palsy Facial Paralysis
A surgeon is using
electrical stimulation as
part of an advanced surgical
technique to treat
Bell’s palsy, a
condition that causes
... > full story
A Path to Lower-Risk Painkillers: Newly-Discovered Drug Target Paves Way for Alternatives to Morphine
New findings provide vital
step towards exploring pain
medications that may lower
risks of prescription drug
abuse and side effects of
... > full story
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Evidence of Nerve Damage in About Half of Fibromyalgia Patients
July 30, 2013 — About half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia -- a common syndrome that causes chronic pain and other symptoms -- was found to have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence ... > full story -
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Multiple Sclerosis Research Could Help Repair Damage Affecting Nerves
July 21, 2013 — Multiple sclerosis treatments that repair damage to the brain could be developed thanks to new research. A study has shed light on how cells are able to regenerate protective sheaths around nerve ... > full story -
New Tissue Engineering Breakthrough Encourages Nerve Repair
July 8, 2013 — A new combination of tissue engineering techniques could reduce the need for nerve grafts, according to new research. Regeneration of nerves is challenging when the damaged area is extensive, and ... > full story -
Antibiotic Shows Analgesic Action Following Surgery
June 25, 2013 — A single dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone given for antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to surgery enhanced patient pain thresholds after the procedure, according to a new ... > full story -
Evolution of an Outbreak: Complications from Contaminated Steroid Injections
June 19, 2013 — Magnetic resonance imaging at the site of injection of a contaminated lot of a steroid drug to treat symptoms such as back pain resulted in earlier identification of patients with probable or ... > full story -
Neurostimulation Lowers Need for Opioids in Chronic Pain
June 10, 2013 — Scientists have created the first consensus guidelines for the use of neurostimulation, an established and growing therapy for chronic pain and other ... > full story -
Weather Conditions Do Not Affect Fibromyalgia Pain or Fatigue
June 4, 2013 — Weather conditions including temperature, sunshine, and precipitation have no impact on fibromyalgia symptoms in female patients, study suggests. Results suggest, however, that individual patients ... > full story -
New Technique Alleviates Painful Bone Metastases, Study Suggests
May 31, 2013 — A high-dose of ultrasound targeted to painful bone metastases appears to quickly bring patients relief, and with largely tolerable side effects, according to new ... > full story -
Key to Development of Peripheral Nervous System Uncovered
May 28, 2013 — Patients suffering from hereditary neuropathy may have hope for new treatment thanks to a new study that uncovered a key to the development of the peripheral nervous ... > full story -
Reversing Paralysis With a Restorative Gel
May 13, 2013 — Scientists have invented a method for repairing damaged peripheral nerves using a biodegradable implant along with a newly-developed gel that increases nerve growth and healing, ultimately restoring ... > full story
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