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Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

19 May 2023

What are the rates of chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain incidence and persistence in US adults?

Researchers estimated the rates of chronic pain among adults in the United States (US).

19 May 2023

Bouncing towards comfort: Birthing and peanut balls proven safe and effective for labor pain relief

Scientists evaluate the safety and efficacy of birthing balls and peanut balls as nonpharmacologic interventions during labor. Findings indicate that birthing balls reduce maternal pain, and peanut balls decrease the duration of the first stage of labor, suggesting their effectiveness and safety as adjuncts to labor management techniques.

18 May 2023

Turn down the heat: Spicy foods linked to memory decline in inactive seniors

Research investigates the association between spicy food consumption and Alzheimer's disease (AD) or cognitive decline in older adults. The study found that a high level of spiciness in food is associated with decreased memory or global cognition, and this relationship is worsened by a physically inactive lifestyle.

18 May 2023

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats.

18 May 2023

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

18 May 2023

New design-specific measure to assess quality of life in patients with recurrent rectal cancer

A new study produces the first disease-specific, psychometrically robust and validated measure of quality life for patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer.

17 May 2023

Redefining menstrual migraines: New criteria for accurate diagnosis and improved treatment response

Menstrual migraine, a specific type of migraine affecting women, leads to significant disability and impacts the quality of life during reproductive stages. Understanding its prevalence and impact is crucial for effective management.

17 May 2023

Study examines safety and efficacy of made-to-fade tattoos for medical markings

Researchers at Henry Ford Health -; one of the nation's leading integrated academic medical institutions -; in collaboration with Ephemeral Tattoo, have conducted a study on the safety and efficacy of made-to-fade tattoos for medical markings.

17 May 2023

Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Sleep deprivation, especially common during postmenopause, has been linked with a number of health problems, including hyperuricemia (elevated serum uric acid), which can often lead to gout and other life-threatening conditions such as heart disease.

17 May 2023

Vigorous exercise not linked to increased risk of adverse events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

17 May 2023

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds may be just as effective as drug-eluting metal stents for treating heart disease patients

First-generation bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) may be just as effective as drug-eluting metallic stents, which are currently the standard treatment for heart disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

17 May 2023

Amputations for combat-related injuries may negatively affect bone mass, study suggests

Combat-related injuries to bone are common in military personnel and can lead to pain and disability.

17 May 2023

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

Researchers evaluated the impact of tobacco usage on the health-associated quality of life.

17 May 2023

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

Researchers analyzed the evolution of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

17 May 2023

An AI chatbot may be your next therapist. Will it actually help your mental health?

In the past few years, 10,000 to 20,000 apps have stampeded into the mental health space, offering to "disrupt" traditional therapy.

17 May 2023

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Research examines the impact of long-Covid syndrome on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections. It reveals significant impairments in physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for long-term surveillance and support for affected individuals.

16 May 2023

Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

Magnetic stimulation of a group of nerves key to how our gut and brain communicate may help correct the conversation that goes awry in painful, debilitating diabetic gastroparesis, researchers say.

16 May 2023

Study reveals high disease burden of chronic pain among U.S. adults

A study from the National Institutes of Health shows that new cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. Among people who have chronic pain, almost two-thirds still suffer from it a year later.

16 May 2023

Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: 1.6M excess deaths over 22 years

Research has long shown that Black people live sicker lives and die younger than white people.

16 May 2023

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Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

What are the rates of chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain incidence and persistence in US adults?

Bouncing towards comfort: Birthing and peanut balls proven safe and effective for labor pain relief

Turn down the heat: Spicy foods linked to memory decline in inactive seniors

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Long-term opioid use more common among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

New design-specific measure to assess quality of life in patients with recurrent rectal cancer

Redefining menstrual migraines: New criteria for accurate diagnosis and improved treatment response

Study examines safety and efficacy of made-to-fade tattoos for medical markings

Weekend catch-up sleep may minimize the risk of hyperuricemia in postmenopausal women

Vigorous exercise not linked to increased risk of adverse events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds may be just as effective as drug-eluting metal stents for treating heart disease patients

Amputations for combat-related injuries may negatively affect bone mass, study suggests

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

Identifying trajectories of the evolution of post-COVID-19 condition

An AI chatbot may be your next therapist. Will it actually help your mental health?

Long-COVID's crippling aftermath: Study reveals persistent symptoms severely impact quality of life, especially in women

Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

Study reveals high disease burden of chronic pain among U.S. adults

Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: 1.6M excess deaths over 22 years

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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