Pain Relief
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Early warning score useful to prevent post-surgery chronic pain
Conducting an early warning score of patients who are at high risk of developing chronic post-operative pain can help to prevent the problem, according to a new study. Read more
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Gene involved in chronic pain
A gene has been discovered that regulates pain sensitisation by amplifying pain signals within the spinal cord. Read more
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New guidance to diagnose fibromyalgia
New guidelines have been published to support clinicians diagnosing fibromyalgia syndrome. Read more
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Steroid injection effective for hip pain
Steroid injections provide effective pain relief and enable improved movement for up to four months for adults with hip osteoarthritis, researchers report today. Read more
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Access to opioids reveals global disparities
Significant disparities exist globally when it comes to access to opioid painkillers, a new UK study shows today. Read more
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Call for children to get pain relief ear drops
Ear drops with anaesthetic and analgesic can be offered to children and young people with acute otitis media, according to new guidelines. Read more
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Salt in soluble paracetamol linked to cardiovascular disease risk
Soluble paracetamol that contains salt is linked with a significantly increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and death, according to a new Chinese study. Read more
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No association between breast pain and breast cancer’
Referring women with breast pain to a diagnostic clinic is an inefficient use of limited resources because there is no association between breast pain and cancer, researchers report today. Read more
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New guidelines for treatment of chronic neck pain
Radiofrequency ablation should only be used to treat chronic neck pain of patients who meet specific criteria, says new guidelines published today. Read more
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Weak recommendation’ for medical cannabis for chronic pain
Trials of cannabis products should only be set up for people living with chronic pain, experts say today. Read more