News Feature Channel: Pain

Hold-Up - Are High Support Bras Bad for the Back?

University of Portsmouth — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:25:03 EST

Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.

Shouldering the Burden of How to Treat Shoulder Pain

Tufts University — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:59 EST

One shoulder has four separate joints, packed with muscles, that allow movement of the arm in eight different major ways, giving the most degrees of freedom of any joint in the body. But the same complexity that allows such motion also presents opportunities for pain when something goes wrong. A Tufts University School of Medicine expert served as the lead author on two new papers about efforts to help coalesce this information and make it easier for everyone to understand what this unique joint requires to stay healthy.

Brain Imaging Plus Virtual Reality Shows Promise for Effectively Managing Cancer Pain

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:50:35 EST

A clinical research study led by Roswell Park experts outlines a new way to measure pain in cancer patients and treat it effectively without opioids. The new study advances the goal of better managing cancer pain by incorporating both non-invasive brain imaging technology and virtual reality (VR).

Comprehensive Keck Medicine of USC Medical Office Building Coming Soon to Pasadena

Keck Medicine of USC — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:40 EST

Keck Medicine of USC will open a four-story, 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical office building located at 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena in fall 2025.

25 Years of Revolutionizing Musicians' Physical and Mental Wellness

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:50:56 EST

Twenty-five years ago, Associate Professor of Oboe James Brody launched the Musicians' Wellness Initiative--now the Musicians' Wellness Program (MWP)--at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Music.

Gastrointestinal Disease Costs U.S. More Than $100 Billion, UNC Researchers Estimate

University of North Carolina Health Care System — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:15:47 EST

A new study, led by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, highlights the latest statistics on gastrointestinal cancers, hospital admissions, liver transplants, and research funding.

Toxicology: Brett Gardner's Son Died Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Hackensack Meridian Health Experts Available To Discuss The Dangers

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:40:51 EST

Experts Available on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after death of Former Yankee Brett Gardner's son

ACP's Best Practice Advice addresses use of cannabis, cannabinoids for chronic noncancer pain

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:15:00 EST

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice for clinicians whose patients are considering or using cannabis or cannabinoids for management of chronic, noncancer pain.

ACP's Best Practice Advice Addresses Use of Cannabis, Cannabinoids for Chronic Noncancer Pain

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 EST

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice for clinicians whose patients are considering or using cannabis or cannabinoids for management of chronic, noncancer pain.

Media Advisory: 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:15:18 EST

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) invites members of the media to attend the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place April 25-28, 2025, in Boston.

Study Reveals Significant Gaps in Chronic Inflammatory Skin Condition Treatment and Patient Awareness

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:55:15 EST

A study from the George Washington University unveils insights into the treatment experiences and perceptions of people living with a significantly disabling chronic inflammatory skin conditio

Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions in Iowa Hospitals

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:05:48 EST

recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. The study, led by researchers from the Rothman Opioid Foundation, Goldfinch Health, and Drexel University College of Medicine, examined the impact of ERAS protocols on opioid prescribing to patients undergoing arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) and arthroscopy (a minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat joint issues). Arthroplasty involves replacing damaged joints with prosthetic implants to relieve pain and restore function, whereas arthroscopy utilizes a small camera to examine and repair joint damage through small incisions.

Young Adults in Pain Start Using Cannabis Earlier and Are More Likely to Mix It with Alcohol

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:35 EST

Young adults in pain start using cannabis earlier and are more likely to mix it with alcohol, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Epstein-Barr Virus Aggravates Ulcerative Colitis via Macrophage Pyroptosis: A New Therapeutic Target

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:45:22 EST

A recent study has revealed how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) intensifies ulcerative colitis (UC), a debilitating inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers discovered that EBV infection triggers macrophage pyroptosis--a form of inflammatory cell death--by accelerating glycolysis, a key metabolic pathway.

What Is Tech Neck?

University of Miami — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:30:16 EST

A University of Miami doctor of physical therapy explains what it is and what we can do to alleviate its symptoms.

Available Evidence Supports Continuing Buprenorphine During Episodes of Acute Pain for People with Opioid Use Disorder

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:00 EST

A systematic review analyzed research on the benefits and harms of acute pain interventions among people with opioid use disorder (OUD).

New Study Reveals Key Protein's Role in Spinal Disc Degeneration

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:45:26 EST

A recent study has unveiled the pivotal role of Ferroptosis Suppressor Protein 1 (FSP1) in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), a primary cause of chronic lower back pain. Researchers discovered that FSP1, when upregulated by the inflammatory cytokine TNFα, accelerates disc degeneration through caspase 3-dependent apoptosis and mitochondrial damage. This finding positions FSP1 as a promising therapeutic target for IDD, potentially offering relief to millions suffering from persistent back pain.

A Physical Therapist's Best Advice on Foot Pain

Tufts University — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:50:45 EST

Who's at risk for sore feet, why foot pain can start, how to prevent it, and what to do if it arises

Nature Relieves Physical Pain: Pain-Related Signals in the Brain Are Reduced

University of Vienna — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:49 EST

In a new study, an international team of neuroscientists led by the University of Vienna has shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers found that acute pain was rated as less intense and unpleasant when watching nature videos - along with a reduction in brain activity associated with pain. The results suggest that nature-based therapies can be used as promising complementary approaches to pain management. The study was recently published in the renowned journal Nature Communications.

Expert Answers Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Frequently Asked Questions

University of Chicago Medical Center — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:15:33 EST