Pain

The human opioid system contributes to the regulation of emotions, pleasure and pain. Opioids are strong analgesics. In addition to effectively relieving pain, external opioids may improve mood and reduce negative emotions. However, not…
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Most of those overdosing haven't received prescription opioids recently, suggesting a need for more opioid use disorder screening and treatment amid continued focus on appropriate prescribingCredit: American Journal of Preventive Medicine …
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Penn study of robotic urologic surgery patients points to key step in overcoming opioid crisisCredit: Penn Medicine PHILADELPHIA - A specialized pain management program for patients who underwent robotic surgery for urologic cancers…
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Depression is linked to diminished activity in parts of the brain believed to regulate mood, which previous research suggests may explain why depressed persons display an lessened ability to govern their ruminative thought process. In a…
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Tulane University researchers develop non-addictive painkiller that works as well as morphine but also diminishes inflammation, reduces recovery time and prevents relapse to chronic painCredit: Photo by Sally Asher, Tulane University…
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Study published today in PLOS ONE challenges today's standard beliefs that neurofibromas initiate as tumors; new discovery allows novel strategies for stopping their development Rensselaer, NY - (May 20, 2019) A study published today in…
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SymTrak advances clinicians toward next generation of population health managementCredit: Regenstrief Institute An easy to use, brief, inexpensive new tool developed and validated by researchers at the Regenstrief Institute and…
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Credit: Photo by Cecilia Hedstrom The more abnormalities in intestinal and brain function that IBS sufferers have, the more severe their symptoms of this functional bowel disorder, and the more adversely their everyday life is…
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Effect of inflammation on a core symptom of depression helps explain higher rates of the disorder in women than men Philadelphia, May 15, 2019 - Inflammation reduces the brain's response to rewards in women, but not in men, according to…
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To collaborate with all Ohio medical schools to tackle pain management and opioid use disorder treatmentCredit: NEOMED ROOTSTOWN, OHIO-- Northeast Ohio Medical University was recently awarded a $500,000 grant by the Ohio Department of…
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GALVESTON, Texas - Using Medicare data, new findings from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston show for the first time that the rates of long term opiate therapy - a 90-day or more supply of opioids per year - for older…
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Surgical patients receiving the opioid tramadol have a somewhat higher risk of prolonged use than those receiving other common opioids, new Mayo Clinic research finds. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…
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GPs must be better-equipped to support patients to manage the psychological challenge of reducing their opioid use - according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The recommendation is part of a toolkit being launched…
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New findings suggest paradigm shift in understanding nerve pain pathwayCredit: Saint Louis University ST. LOUIS -- Facing an urgent need for safer and more effective therapies for those suffering from debilitating pain in the midst of…
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