Anaesthetics have the same effects on plants as they have on animals and humans
A new study published in Annals of Botany shows that plants react to anaesthetics similarly to the way animals and humans do,...
Read MoreMinimally invasive treatment provides relief from back pain
The majority of patients were pain free after receiving a new image-guided pulsed radiofrequency minimally invasive treatment for low back...
Read MoreNewborn babies show greater brain response to pain
When newborn babies are under stress, their brains show a heightened response to pain, a new study has found. However,...
Read MoreEarly breastfeeding success not affected by epidural pain relief with fentanyl
Including the opioid fentanyl in the solution used to maintain an epidural during childbirth does not appear to affect the...
Read MoreNew hope for osteoarthritis patients suffering severe pain in hands
Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent arthritis worldwide and is characterised by chronic pain and impaired physical function. Millions of people...
Read MoreSupport for Derby Hospitals Charitable Trust with ICU Garden Appeal
Dräger, an international company in the field of medical and safety technology, has assisted Derby Hospitals Charitable Trust with their fundraising...
Read MoreFear and anxiety for legitimate users of pregabalin and gabapentin
Health charity Pain Concern is warning that moves to restrict prescribed painkillers pregabalin and gabapentin over their association with rising...
Read MoreLong-term opioid use does not increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Opioid use is not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, shows a recent study from the University of...
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