Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men
A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, PhD, may help to explain why there is ...
Tag: Chronic Pain
New drug VIP36 shows promise in treating pain without harmful side effects
A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a medication that shows promise in treating ...
Pain coping skills training reduces pain and improves quality of life for dialysis patients
People undergoing hemodialysis treatment for kidney failure often experience chronic pain related to their condition, but it can be difficult ...
Research uncovers how brain activity patterns can predict pain sensitivity
In an international effort, researchers at Western University, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Neuroscience Research Australia ...
Qigong shows promise in reducing chronic back pain in veterans
Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population ...
Nonpharmacologic pain intervention provides benefits to people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure
Among people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure, a form of psychological therapy called pain coping skills training reduced how much pain ...
NIH funding supports innovative lupus research using DNA mimic molecules
Lupus causes chronic pain, fatigue, and potentially organ damage for 1.5 million Americans and is a challenge for researchers trying to ...
Healthy diet can help reduce the severity of chronic pain
Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while pain interventions are available, ...
Brain scan could predict success of spinal surgery for chronic pain
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The Kobe University ...
It's official! Men and women experience and manage pain differently
New study reveals that men rely on opioid-based systems to relieve pain while women may use unknown pathways, urging the ...