Unexpected mechanism behind chronic nerve pain
It has long been assumed that chronic nerve pain is caused by hypersensitivity in the neurons that transmit pain. Researchers...
Read MoreNew drug delivery strategy able to block pain within the nerve cells
Researchers from Monash University have developed a new drug delivery strategy able to block pain within the nerve cells, in...
Read MoreHalf of adults with anxiety or depression report chronic pain
In a survey of adults with anxiety or a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder, about half reported experiencing...
Read MorePain linked to non-medical prescription opioid use in young adults
Physical pain – often "self-medicated" without help from healthcare professionals – is an important contributor to non-medical prescription opioid (NMPO)...
Read MoreUltrasound guidance improves the accuracy of epidurals
Anaesthetists at Liverpool Women’s Hospital are taking advantage of ultrasound guidance to administer epidurals Consultant anaesthetist Dr Abraham Ssenoga explained:...
Read MoreWatching a film can replace general anaesthesia for children undergoing radiotherapy
Children with cancer could be spared dozens of doses of general anaesthesia by projecting a film directly on to the inside...
Read MoreAching knee or sore back? New app helps doctors treat pain
Danish researchers have developed a system that lets patients visually draw their pain using an app on the phone. Doctors can then study...
Read MoreRCoA provide joint professional guidance on the use of general anaesthesia in young children
RCoA report there is currently much debate on the approach anaesthetists and the wider medical team should take in response...
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