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Chronic pain can be predicted within three days of an injury

Written by | 29 Oct 2024

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross ‘talk’ between two… read more.

For heavy drinkers, chronic pain associated with alcohol withdrawal could be permanent

Written by | 20 Oct 2024

One of the main physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal is “allodynia”— increased sensitivity to mechanical stimuli that are normally innocuous, which is a clinical sign of chronic pain…. read more.

Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

Written by | 8 Sep 2024

With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, the extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the games take centre stage. For Paralympians… read more.

Prescription painkiller misuse and addiction are widespread in chronic pain patients

Written by | 16 Aug 2024

A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients… read more.

Study finds gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain

Written by | 2 Aug 2024

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression than people without chronic pain, yet… read more.

Telehealth program created to improve access to specialty care found to reduce reliance on opioids in pain management

Written by | 10 May 2024

More Americans suffer from chronic pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet, a shortage of pain medicine specialists persists, causing many pain sufferers to seek care… read more.

FDA approval for Inceptiv closed-loop spinal cord stimulator for the treatment of chronic pain – Medtronic

Written by | 4 May 2024

Medtronic plc announced that the FDA has approved the Inceptiv closed-loop rechargeable spinal cord stimulator (SCS) for the treatment of chronic pain. Inceptiv is the first Medtronic SCS… read more.

More needs to be done to prevent dependence on pain medication

Written by | 24 Nov 2023

Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent… read more.

Predictors of opioid overdose after prescription for chronic pain

Written by | 25 Oct 2023

A large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.230459 identified 10 predictors of opioid overdose after prescription for chronic pain, which can help clinicians engage in shared decision-making with patients… read more.

New treatment helps people stop addictive opioid painkillers used for chronic pain

Written by | 26 May 2023

Researchers at the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough have led a clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research… read more.

Most antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain lack reliable evidence of efficacy or safety, scientists warn

Written by | 12 May 2023

Most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with “insufficient” evidence of their effectiveness, scientists have warned. A major investigation into medications used to manage long-term pain… read more.

Patients with chronic pain value empathic doctors who validate concerns and communicate clearly

Written by | 5 Apr 2023

Researchers measured the associations among process, outcomes and patient satisfaction within general medical care for chronic low back pain, provided through an ongoing patient-physician relationship. They also used… read more.

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