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  Genetic Link Between Physical Pain And Social Rejection Found

  August 17, 2009 — Psychologists have determined for the first time that a gene linked with physical pain sensitivity is associated with social pain sensitivity as well. The research gives weight to the common notion ... > full story
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  Computer System Improves Pain Therapy For Cancer Patients

  August 11, 2009 — Pain therapy for cancer patients -- whether inpatient or outpatient -- is often inadequate. At Heidelberg University Hospital, the use of an innovative electronic system -- combined with guidance by ... > full story
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  Chinese Acupuncture Affects Brain's Ability To Regulate Pain, UM Study Shows

  August 10, 2009 — Acupuncture has been used for over two millennia in East-Asian medicine to treat pain. Using brain imaging, researchers have provided novel evidence that traditional Chinese acupuncture affects the ... > full story
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  Nerve-Block Anesthesia Can Improve Surgical Recovery, Even Outcomes

  August 4, 2009 — When planning for surgery, patients too often don't consider the kind of anesthesia they will receive. In fact, the choice of anesthesia can improve recovery, even ... > full story
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  Pain Relief Only One Motive For Opioid Use Among High School Seniors

  August 3, 2009 — Taking opioid drugs without a prescription appears relatively common among high school seniors, according to a new report. The most common reasons survey respondents gave for taking the medications ... > full story
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  High-Fat, High-Sugar Foods Alter Brain Receptors

  July 27, 2009 — Overconsumption of fatty, sugary foods leads to changes in brain receptors, according to new animal research. The results have implications for understanding bulimia and other binge eating ... > full story
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  Potential Patient Safety Risks Among Methadone Maintenance Treatment Patients

  July 8, 2009 — Researchers have identified potential safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment patients due to the quantity and accuracy of medical record documentation. Improved communication and ... > full story
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  Comprehensive Review Of Addiction To Prescription Painkillers Among Patients And Physicians

  July 7, 2009 — Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of recent ... > full story
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  Cesarean Section: Local Anesthetic Reduces Need For Painkillers Post-Op

  July 7, 2009 — Giving a local anesthetic during a Cesarean section helps manage pain after the operation and can reduce consumption of painkillers, according to researchers. The researchers recommend local ... > full story
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  Active Ingredient In Cannabis Eliminates Morphine Dependence In Rats

  July 6, 2009 — Injections of THC, the active principle of cannabis, eliminate dependence on opiates (morphine, heroin) in rats deprived of their mothers at birth. The findings could lead to therapeutic alternatives ... > full story

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