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Ultrasound aimed at the brain can relieve pain
Narrowly focused soundwaves aimed at an area of the brain called the insula reduced both the perception of pain and the body’s reaction to it, according to a new study. You feel a pain, so you pop a...
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Why do some people have arthritis pain but no inflammation?
New research may explain why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has come a long way in recent years. In many cases, a battery...
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Giving NICU babies Tylenol after surgery improves outcomes
In a new study, giving babies in the NICU acetaminophen instead of opioids following surgery correlated with fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality rates. The study, published in the...
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Opioid receptors play surprising role in gut development
A new study reveals a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system, often referred to as the “brain in the gut.” This discovery challenges...
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Supplement improves walking for people with chronic leg condition
The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, according to a new study. Peripheral artery...
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Bariatric surgery eases pain for people of color
Black and Hispanic patients have significantly less pain after bariatric surgery, but their pain burden is still much higher than the general population, according to a new study. Surgical weight loss...
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Standing desks may cut pain and boost productivity
Workers looking to reduce discomfort and boost productivity may want to switch to a standing desk, according to new research. In the study, researchers found that while 80% of office workers using a...
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AI tool predicts chronic pain risk for breast cancer patients
A new study uses artificial intelligence to predict which breast cancer patients are most at risk for developing chronic pain. A third of cancer patients face chronic pain—a debilitating condition that...
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New method teases out different causes of pain
Researchers have developed a method that enables physicians to better distinguish between physical and psychosocial pain. Severe pain often has physical causes. But emotional, psychological, and social...
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How looking at your phone can lead to neck pain
For the first time, new research shows sustained exertions could disturb the neck’s mechanical structure and increase the risk of neck pain. Learning new languages, sending emails, attending a virtual...
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