25 March 2016

Paracetamol ‘not clinically effective’ in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function In a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for...

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23 March 2016

Study shows spinal cord stimulation reduces emotional aspect of chronic pain

Study shows spinal cord stimulation reduces emotional aspect of chronic pain Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center...

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21 March 2016

Loyola study finds women suffer more neck pain than men

Loyola study finds women suffer more neck pain than men Women are 1.38 times more likely than men to report...

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18 March 2016

Mindfulness meditation provides opioid-free pain relief

Mindfulness meditation provides opioid-free pain relief Cognitive-based approaches found to reduce pain, such as hypnosis, acupuncture, distraction and even the...

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16 March 2016

Psychologists explore pain in Hispanic Americans

Psychologists explore pain in Hispanic Americans Hispanic Americans report fewer pain conditions compared with non-Hispanic white or black Americans, according...

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14 March 2016

Hip replacement too soon after a steroid injection increases infection risk

Hip replacement too soon after a steroid injection increases infection risk Patients considering hip replacement surgery would do well to...

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11 March 2016

Anaesthesia in surgery not linked to long-term cognitive impairment in older adults

Anaesthesia in surgery not linked to long-term cognitive impairment in older adults New research suggests older patients should not feel...

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29 February 2016

Photographs and music lessen patients’ anxiety before surgery

Photographs and music lessen patients' anxiety before surgery A new study found that viewing photographs combined with listening to music...

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