What causes opioid-induced itching?
Opioids have long been an important tool in the world of pain management, but the side effects of these drugs...
Read MoreObese people have lower pain threshold
A new study, carried out at Leeds Beckett University, highlights the differences in pain response between different groups of people....
Read MoreElectroacupuncture releases stem cells to relieve pain and promotes tissue repair
A study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers demonstrates how electroacupuncture triggers a neurological mechanism that can help...
Read MoreOptical tool monitors brain’s circulatory response to pain
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), an optical imaging tool for monitoring of regional blood flow and tissue oxygenation, is being explored...
Read MoreStudy shows significant reduction in time to blood gas result using Sphere Medical’s Proxima™
Sphere Medical, a company specialising in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, has announced that a recent time and motion...
Read MoreResearchers discover way to curb chronic pain by modulating genes
Researchers led by University of Utah bioengineering assistant professor Robby Bowles have discovered a way to curb chronic pain by...
Read MoreBrain differences between men and women affect response to pain relief
Results from a new study may explain why female patients often require higher doses of morphine than male patients to...
Read MorePhysical activity affects pain modulation in older adults
Older adults with higher levels of physical activity have pain modulation patterns that might help lower their risk of developing...
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