Opioids now most prescribed class of medications ( 2011 )
Public release date: 5-Apr-2011 JAMA studies identify shift in prescribing patterns and recommend interventions to protect vulnerable populations PHILADELPHIA – Two reports by…
Codeine could increase users’ sensitivity to pain
Contact: Paul Rolan paul.rolan@adelaide.edu.au 61-883-134-102 University of Adelaide Using large and frequent doses of the pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, without the same level of relief…
Codeine could increase users’ sensitivity to pain
Contact: Paul Rolan paul.rolan@adelaide.edu.au 61-883-134-102 University of Adelaide Using large and frequent doses of the pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, without the same level of relief…
The brain may feel other people’s pain
2009 study posted for filing By Amy Norton Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – If you've ever thought that you literally feel other people's pain, you may…
Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status
Public release date: 20-Mar-2009 - Those who had inadequate levels of vitamin D, were taking much higher doses of pain medication — nearly twice as much — as those who…
Chili peppers help to unravel the mechanism of pain
Public release date: 23-Feb-2009 Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers, is most often experienced as an irritant, but it may also be used to reduce pain. A new work…
Antioxidants offer pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Public release date: 1-Jan-2009 Convincing evidence to recommend antioxidants for treatment has been lacking Bethesda, MD (Jan. 1, 2009) — Antioxidant supplementation was found to be effective in relieving pain…
Pain is in the eyes of the beholder
Public release date: 25-Nov-2008 By manipulating the appearance of a chronically achy hand, researchers have found they could increase or decrease the pain and swelling in patients moving their…
Strength training of neck muscles relieves chronic pain
Public release date: 4-Jan-2008 Neck pain has been steadily increasing over the past two decades and is now second to back pain, the most common musculoskeletal disorder. Women are more…
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