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Heart rate Variability Biofeedback improves PTSD and chronic pain symptoms

Written by | 25 Nov 2025

A new study led by researchers from Murdoch University’s School of Psychology, Personalised Medicine Centre, and Centre for Healthy Ageing, Health Futures Institute has found that Heart Rate Variability… read more.

Regular walking prevents chronic back pain

Written by | 9 Sep 2025

A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could save the healthcare system significant amounts of… read more.

Opioid prescribing standards changed practices in BC, but with caveats

Written by | 19 May 2025

In an effort to curb misuse of opioids and prevent overdose deaths, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia released a legally enforceable practice standard, Safe Prescribing… read more.

A repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may help treat alcohol use disorder and related pain

Written by | 2 May 2025

A preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity—two issues… read more.

Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or obesity: study

Written by | 30 Apr 2025

A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements, Monash University-led research has… read more.

Improving patient experience for the millions who visit an ED annually

Written by | 1 Apr 2025

A large scale study by researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine has found that patient pain upon arrival to the Emergency Department… read more.

Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain effective

Written by | 28 Mar 2025

Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain is effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ… read more.

Study looks to reduce opioid use, optimize pain management after mastectomy

Written by | 16 Mar 2025

A multidisciplinary team of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers is leading a new clinical trial aimed to optimize pain management and reduce the need for opioids after… read more.

Study offers new hope for relieving chronic pain in dialysis patients

Written by | 6 Feb 2025

People undergoing hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure often experience chronic pain related to their condition, but it can be difficult to manage with opioid medication and other conventional… read more.

Will the U.S. have enough pain specialists?

Written by | 31 Jan 2025

Nearly a quarter of adults in the U.S. have chronic pain, but a new study from the UC Davis School of Medicine shows a concerning drop in residents… read more.

People with migraine at high risk of depression during pandemic

Written by | 26 Nov 2024

A recent longitudinal study from the University of Toronto reveals the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living with migraine. Using a sample of… read more.

Combination blood thinner and NSAID doubles the risk of internal bleeding

Written by | 19 Nov 2024

Patients treated with an anticoagulant drug have a doubled risk of internal bleeding if they also use a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkilling drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or… read more.

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