Cutting nerves during breast cancer surgery is associated with chronic pain
An analysis led by McMaster University researchers has found that women who undergo armpit lymph node surgery for breast cancer...
Read MoreCompound shown to reduce brain damage caused by anaesthesia in early study
An experimental drug prevented learning deficits in young mice exposed repeatedly to anaesthesia, according to a study led by researchers...
Read MoreFemale patients need more anaesthesia than males
An article recently published in the Anesthesia Progress has confirmed that female patients need to be more heavily sedated than...
Read MoreNew research may help to develop effective pain killers
The nerve cells that transmit pain signals in the body are called nociceptors. When activated they release pro-inflammatory neuropeptides. In...
Read MorePain medicine helps preserve vision in model of inherited retinal degeneration
Pain medicine helps preserve vision in model of inherited retinal degeneration A pain medicine that potently activates a receptor vital...
Read MoreResearchers discover why photodynamic therapy for skin cancer can cause pain
Researchers discover why photodynamic therapy for skin cancer can cause pain Photodynamic therapy is an effective treatment for early-stage skin...
Read More‘Smoke alarm’ one of 36 genes newly found to play role in pain sensation
'Smoke alarm' one of 36 genes newly found to play role in pain sensation Indiana University researchers have found a...
Read MoreApp aims to reduce adverse surgical events
App aims to reduce adverse surgical events Designer Annie Maxted has developed an app with surgeons and theatre staff from...
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