Pain Relief
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Common cold remedies ‘ineffective’
Researchers in Southampton, UK, have dismissed a range of common cold and sore throat remedies. Read more
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Modified Botox could help ease chronic pain
Scientists believe they have found a way to modify Botox to treat chronic pain and epilepsy. Read more
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Care pathway will be replaced – UK national director
A senior doctor has hit back at criticism of the scrapping of the controversial Liverpool care pathway, which was widely used to organise care for dying patients in Britain. Read more
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Face pain campaign launched
A campaign has been launched to highlight the misery faced by those who suffer pain in the face, mouth and jaws. Read more
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New pepper clue to pain
Hot peppers and spices have intrigued medical researchers for some time – and a new study has pin-pointed a popular ingredient in Chinese food for its effect on the nervous system. Read more
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Migraine link to brain damage
The headache problem migraine is linked to permanent changes to brain structure, researchers report today. Read more
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Medication headache warning
Patients with headache need to be warned that too much medication can trigger more problems, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Doctors warned on painkillers
Doctors have been issued new guidance about the use of painkillers following a series of European reviews. Read more
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Search for headache genes
Researchers are moving closer to understanding some of the genetic contributors to migraine. Read more
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Pain technique may aid hip recovery
Using local anaesthetic to treat pain after a hip operation can make a massive difference to recovery, British researchers have reported. Read more