13 January 2017

Pain relief without the cannabis high

Researchers at Leiden University led by Mario van der Stelt (Leiden Institute for Chemistry) have set ‘gold standards’ for developing...

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6 January 2017

RCoA response to MBRRACE maternal deaths report

In response to the publication of the MBRRACE-UK report1, Dr Liam Brennan, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA)...

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4 January 2017

Northumbria leads European project to improve patient safety

A Northumbria University-led project to improve patient safety education has been awarded €431,996 in European funding. Co-funded by the Erasmus+...

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30 December 2016

Optical control of a neuroreceptor alleviates chronic pain

Pain serves as a valuable warning signal, but when it becomes chronic, pain should be considered as a real disease....

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21 December 2016

New approach for personalised treatment of spinal cord injuries

Researchers have suggested a new tool to treat spinal cord injuries after developing a urine test that reveals the presence of...

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19 December 2016

Study offers new approach to treating pain

Research on the effect of nerve cell stiffness on sensitivity to touch could lead to new painkillers and a new approach...

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12 December 2016

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation ‘offers back and leg pain benefits’

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation may be a beneficial new treatment option for patients with severe chronic back and leg pain,...

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8 December 2016

Autism-linked protein crucial for feeling pain

Sensory problems are common to autism spectrum disorders. Some individuals with autism may injure themselves repetitively - for example, pulling...

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