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Wearables
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Researchers search for more precise ways to measure pain

Pain measurement in medicine lacks accuracy, leading to under-treatment and misdiagnosis, especially among women and minorities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain Linked to Brain Changes

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 adults globally and is influenced by thoughts and emotions.
Psychological therapy, particularly CBT, can change brain networks connected to pain and emotion.
Wearables
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Researchers search for more precise ways to measure pain

Pain measurement in medicine lacks accuracy, leading to under-treatment and misdiagnosis, especially among women and minorities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain Linked to Brain Changes

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 adults globally and is influenced by thoughts and emotions.
Psychological therapy, particularly CBT, can change brain networks connected to pain and emotion.
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fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

Spinal Compression Fractures: Relief & Recovery

"Unlike typical fractures caused by high-impact injuries, compression fractures are often the result of weakened bones from osteoporosis or spinal degeneration. They can happen suddenly, even from simple actions like coughing, sneezing, or bending forward."
Health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Emotional and Spiritual Aspects of Healing

Psychological well-being, including positive emotions, optimism, and meaning, is linked to physical health.
Mental health
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

OKC's JDub had several injections for injured wrist

"I got 28 or 29 shots in my hand throughout the playoffs, and I was like 'that can't be for nothing, we have to win.' So that was my mentality."
National Basketball Association
#neuroscience
Cannabis
fromNature
2 months ago

Don't feel the pain - these brain cells help with managing opioid withdrawal

Neurons linked to substance-use disorders can modulate pain perception during opioid withdrawal.
Cannabis
fromNature
2 months ago

Don't feel the pain - these brain cells help with managing opioid withdrawal

Neurons linked to substance-use disorders can modulate pain perception during opioid withdrawal.
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#health
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Working out too hard can backfire. A personal trainer shares 4 red flags and 4 green flags to optimize your routine.

Workout intensity should be balanced to make progress without causing exhaustion.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Working out too hard can backfire. A personal trainer shares 4 red flags and 4 green flags to optimize your routine.

Workout intensity should be balanced to make progress without causing exhaustion.
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fromNewsday
1 month ago

Mets' Lindor sidelined by broken pinkie toe

Lindor's tenacity shines through, even as he deals with a fractured pinkie toe after continuing to play through past injuries, demonstrating his pain management resolve.
LA Dodgers
#patient-care
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

All The Ways Medical Marijuana Helps Fight Cancer

Medical marijuana offers significant benefits in cancer treatment, particularly in pain management and alleviation of chemotherapy side effects.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

ACOG Is (Finally) Addressing IUD Insertion Pain With New Guidelines

The new guidance from ACOG aims to improve pain management during IUD insertions, emphasizing a patient-centered approach.
Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

All The Ways Medical Marijuana Helps Fight Cancer

Medical marijuana offers significant benefits in cancer treatment, particularly in pain management and alleviation of chemotherapy side effects.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

ACOG Is (Finally) Addressing IUD Insertion Pain With New Guidelines

The new guidance from ACOG aims to improve pain management during IUD insertions, emphasizing a patient-centered approach.
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Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The incurable 'suicide disease' that causes debilitating pain - and can be triggered by smiling

Trigonal neuralgia, nicknamed the 'suicide disease,' causes excruciating pain often triggered by everyday actions.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fighting for More Than Survival

Cancer cachexia involves both severe physical weight loss and mental decline, necessitating a holistic treatment approach.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The incurable 'suicide disease' that causes debilitating pain - and can be triggered by smiling

Trigonal neuralgia, nicknamed the 'suicide disease,' causes excruciating pain often triggered by everyday actions.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fighting for More Than Survival

Cancer cachexia involves both severe physical weight loss and mental decline, necessitating a holistic treatment approach.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area plastic surgeon's novel treatment for bee stings published in medical journal

Dr. Keith Denkler notes that about 10% of patients experience large local reactions to bee stings, which can lead to significant swelling and pain.
East Bay food
Alternative medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Migraine drug is first to tackle debilitating early symptoms

Ubrogepant alleviates non-headache migraine symptoms such as fatigue and light sensitivity, potentially aiding early treatment.
#healthcare-innovation
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Objective pain score? Here's the problem with that

Advancements in objective pain measurement technology are set to replace subjective pain ratings, leading to more accurate assessments.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

US health agency approves brand-new painkiller DW 01/31/2025

The FDA approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, providing effective relief for moderate to severe pain without addiction risks.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller suzetrigine, marking a significant advancement in pain management amid the opioid crisis.
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#addiction
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 months ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
US news
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 months ago

Nearly a quarter of people on long-acting opioids develop addiction

Over 22% of patients on extended-release opioids developed addiction within a year, much higher than previously claimed by manufacturers.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

You're probably taking over-the-counter painkillers incorrectly

One study published in 2018 found that 15% of over 1,300 survey participants exceeded daily NSAID dosages, and most participants didn't recognize that all the products they were taking were NSAIDs.
US news
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Struggling with back pain? Try these 2 free, easy tricks supported by science

Mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy effectively reduce lower back pain and opioid use, presenting new treatment options.
Mental health
fromPhilosophynow
3 months ago

The Philosophy of Pain

Fibromyalgia exemplifies the challenges of recognizing and validating 'invisible' pain, highlighting the disparities between personal suffering and societal understanding.
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
4 months ago

Tips to manage sciatica pain as a busy mom | amNewYork

Sciatica is nerve pain resulting from a pinch in the lumbar spine, affecting daily life for busy moms as they manage physical tasks.
Parenting
#foot-pain-relief
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
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29 Underrated Products To Make All Your Other Things Look A Little Silly For Trying

fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

29 Underrated Products To Make All Your Other Things Look A Little Silly For Trying

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Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Medicine

How medical boards often fail patients - and with deadly results

The Ballard Clinic, once a family practice, became a notorious pill mill under Dr. Ballard III, contributing to the opioid crisis.
Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Pain Clinics Exploited Opioid Dependency to Earn Millions From Ineffective Shots

Pain clinics exploited patients' dependency on opioids by pairing unnecessary injections with prescriptions, exacerbating their suffering.
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#opioid-alternatives
fromCbsnews
5 months ago
Alternative medicine

FDA OK's painkiller designed to end opioids' addiction and overdose risk

fromCbsnews
5 months ago
Alternative medicine

FDA OK's painkiller designed to end opioids' addiction and overdose risk

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Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

A new pain pill, Journavx, offers an alternative to opioids without addiction risks, approved by the FDA for short-term pain relief.
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