Scientists discover ‘mirrored’ pain is far more common than previously thought
Research using ‘network analysis’ techniques, that were first used by physicists, reveals surprising patterns in pain distributions across the human...
Read MoreUse of strong synthetic opioids during surgery linked to poor composite experience of pain
Findings highlight need to reassess intraoperative pain relief strategies, say researchers The use of powerful synthetic opioids, such as sufentanil...
Read MoreExperts strongly recommend against spine injections for chronic back pain
Commonly used injections offer little or no pain relief, says expert panel. Findings question whether it’s reasonable to continue to...
Read MoreSupport for sustainable surgery initiative grows as “Green Theatre Checklist” reaches new phase
A collection of prestigious medical bodies have joined forces to update guidance to help minimise environmental impact of surgery, with...
Read MoreCancer drugs linked to severe chronic peripheral nerve pain for 4 in every 10 patients
Platinum based drugs, taxanes, and lung cancer associated with highest pain prevalence Worldwide, cancer chemotherapy is linked to persistent severe...
Read MoreAston University opens new £1.5m simulation hospital wards for teaching
Aston University has opened a new £1.5m healthcare teaching facility which includes two interconnecting five-bed wards and an interactive immersive...
Read MoreSurvey reveals preterm babies receive insufficient pain management
A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to...
Read MoreSocial networking app created to improve patient care across the globe launches in UK
A social networking platform aimed to improve patient care across the globe is launching in the UK this month. The...
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