Pain Relief
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Long-COVID fatigue linked to mitochondria in muscle cells
The persistent fatigue that people with long-COVID experience is linked to the mitochondria in muscle cells producing reduced energy, according to a new study. Read more
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Avoid opioids for backache – WHO
Health services should avoid some common physical therapies and the use of opioids for low back pain, according to new global guidance. Read more
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Lasting COVID symptoms ‘common’
A ‘significant proportion’ of people who have had COVID experienced lasting impacts, British researchers report today. Read more
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Genetic cause of Raynaud’s identified
The genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon have been identified for the first time, researchers have announced. Read more
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Genetic variation clue to complex regional pain syndrome cases
Gene variations could be responsible for about one third of complex regional pain syndrome cases, a new study has found. Read more
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Joint injections ‘ineffective’ for hand osteoarthritis
Joint injections are ineffective for relieving the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis and evidence about the effectiveness of topical creams and gels is uncertain, researchers say today. Read more
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Limit opioids on discharge from emergency departments – conference
Emergency department doctors should limit the extent of opioid prescriptions given to patients who are being discharged after injury, a European conference has been told. Read more
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NICE recommends first treatment for acute migraine
The NHS is to get its first low-cost drug for acute migraine in adults, heralding a “step-change in treatment”, it was announced today. Read more
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Dying patients’ needs often unmet in UK hospitals
People dying in UK hospitals without specialist palliative care input often have “significant and poorly identified unmet needs,” according to the first UK-wide evaluation of its kind, published today. Read more
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Call to stop opioids for lower back and neck pain
Opioids should be stopped for patients who have lower back or neck pain because they provide no pain-relief benefits, according to a new Australian study. Read more