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New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

There are striking inequalities in the provision of major (aortic) heart valve replacement surgery across England, with women, Black and Asian people, and those living in areas of deprivation much less likely to receive the life-saving procedure, suggests a large data analysis, published in the open access journal Open Heart.

4 Oct 2023

ACC Quality Summit highlights the value of accreditation and NCDR services to enhance health care quality

The 2023 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Quality Summit kicks off on October 11-13 in Orlando, Florida, putting the spotlight on the value of ACC Accreditation and NCDR services to enhance health care quality.

3 Oct 2023

Stereotactic radiation therapy offers new hope for older adults with inoperable kidney cancer

Older adults diagnosed with kidney tumors that are not suitable for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, a new study from Australian and Dutch researchers suggests.

3 Oct 2023

Breaking the cycle of chronic back pain: new study reveals the power of shifting pain beliefs

Researchers examined whether pain processing therapy involving the reattribution of pain to processes of the brain or mind instead of being indicative of tissue damage or injury could bring pain relief and help improve the recovery process.

3 Oct 2023

SARS-CoV-2 virus can trigger dangerous immune response in artery-clogging plaques

In some patients, infection with the pandemic virus SARS-CoV-2 can trigger a dangerous immune response in hardened fatty deposits (plaques) lining the heart's largest blood vessels, a new study shows.

28 Sep 2023

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

A new study led by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researcher focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive care best suited to their individual values and preferences.

28 Sep 2023

Deviations from normal pattern of sleep and physical activity could predict preterm birth risk

A lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy are linked to risk of preterm birth, according to new research led by the Stanford School of Medicine.

28 Sep 2023

Virtual reality vs. opioids: clinical trial of non-pharmacological pain management during burn wound care

Researchers assessed the feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for managing procedural pain in adult burn patients during dressing changes compared to standard opioid-based approaches.

28 Sep 2023

From playgrounds to peace of mind: early childhood activity's influence on middle childhood mental health

In a recent article, researchers assessed whether physical inactivity in early childhood affects mental health in middle-aged children.

28 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Tuberculosis is old-;ancient even. The infectious bacterial disease that plagued Old Testament Israelites and took down pharaohs was eventually stunted by vaccinations, antibiotics, and public health measures like isolation, but it hasn't been cured yet.

27 Sep 2023

Mutations on a key SARS-CoV-2 viral protein linked to extreme immune responses

Mutations on a key SARS-CoV-2 viral protein are linked to extreme immune responses and could offer a novel vaccine target.

27 Sep 2023

Cardiac rehabilitation: what's hindering access for women?

Researchers discuss the potential factors impacting women’s participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

27 Sep 2023

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

A research paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment explores how increasing levels of residual toxins in aquatic animals in the Pacific Ocean pose serious risks to food safety, human health, and food security. The paper outlines various types of toxins, their origins, and their impact on marine life and human health, highlighting the urgency for effective interventions.

26 Sep 2023

Gender inequalities worsen women’s access to cancer prevention, detection and care

Unequal power dynamics across society have resounding negative impacts on how women interact with cancer prevention, care and treatment.

26 Sep 2023

Prolonged mismatch between calories eaten and burned may be putting many athletes at risk of REDs

The estimated prevalence of REDs varies by sport, ranging from 15% to 80%. The syndrome often goes unrecognised by athletes themselves, their coaches, and team clinicians, and may unwittingly be exacerbated by the 'sports culture,' because of the perceived short term gains on performance from intentionally or unintentionally limiting calorie intake, warns the Statement.

26 Sep 2023

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

In a recent Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery were able to maintain satisfactory comfort levels without requiring more prescription refills later.

25 Sep 2023

Long COVID patients exhibit different immune and hormonal responses to the virus, study shows

People who have experienced brain fog, confusion, pain, and extreme fatigue for months or longer after being infected with the COVID-19 virus exhibit different immune and hormonal responses to the virus than those not diagnosed with long COVID, according to a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

25 Sep 2023

Once-weekly ALTUVIIIO® approved in Japan as a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A

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Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

ACC Quality Summit highlights the value of accreditation and NCDR services to enhance health care quality

Stereotactic radiation therapy offers new hope for older adults with inoperable kidney cancer

Breaking the cycle of chronic back pain: new study reveals the power of shifting pain beliefs

SARS-CoV-2 virus can trigger dangerous immune response in artery-clogging plaques

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

Deviations from normal pattern of sleep and physical activity could predict preterm birth risk

Virtual reality vs. opioids: clinical trial of non-pharmacological pain management during burn wound care

From playgrounds to peace of mind: early childhood activity's influence on middle childhood mental health

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Mutations on a key SARS-CoV-2 viral protein linked to extreme immune responses

Cardiac rehabilitation: what's hindering access for women?

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

Gender inequalities worsen women’s access to cancer prevention, detection and care

Prolonged mismatch between calories eaten and burned may be putting many athletes at risk of REDs

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

Long COVID patients exhibit different immune and hormonal responses to the virus, study shows

Once-weekly ALTUVIIIO® approved in Japan as a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A

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