Pain Relief
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Migraine brings slightly raised stroke risk
A new study has found different cardiovascular risks for men and women who suffer regular migraine. Read more
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Nasal spray with ketamine for severe migraine
Ketamine nasal spray may be a promising treatment for chronic migraine, reducing headache intensity and improving quality of life, researchers say today. Read more
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Pain gene insight could improve treatment
Researchers have studied people who are genetically ‘pain insensitive’, in order to identify new analgesic strategies for treating chronic pain. Read more
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Study backs cannabis pain relief for cancer patients
A study of medicinal cannabis for cancer patients has shown promising results, researchers report today. Read more
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Little benefit from surgery for sciatica
Treating sciatica with surgery may not benefit patients over the long term, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Botox molecule could halt chronic nerve pain
A Botox-based treatment may have the potential to safely reduce chronic pain over the long term. Read more
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Move opioid patients to alternative therapies – guidance
A drive to reduce opioid prescriptions in primary care is having success as patients move to therapeutic alternatives to drugs, it was announced today. Read more
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Most antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for pain relief
Most antidepressants are ineffective for pain relief – or evidence to support their use is inconclusive, according to new analysis published last night. Read more
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Cannabis users face increased post-operative pain
Patients who are regular users of cannabis are likely to experience increased pain after surgery, according to a major new study reported yesterday. Read more
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Medical cannabis for pain ‘increases heart problems’
Taking medical cannabis for chronic pain is associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorders, cardiologists will hear. Read more