Blood test tracks osteoarthritis progression more accurately
A new blood test that identifies progression of osteoarthritis in the knee is more accurate than current methods.
Guys who don’t feel pain seem more muscular
People perceive men described as insensitive to pain as larger and stronger than those who were sensitive to pain, research finds.
Common fatty acid fuels psoriasis pain, but not itch
A fatty acid found in vegetable oil and nuts contributes to psoriasis pain and temperature but not itch, usually the most troublesome symptom.
Common fatty acid fuels psoriasis pain, but not itch
A fatty acid found in vegetable oil and nuts contributes to psoriasis pain and temperature but not itch, usually the most troublesome symptom.
Tiktoks about IUDs tend to focus on pain
“I don’t want getting an IUD to be a traumatic experience for patients,” says study coauthor and resident Jenny Wu.
New drug shows promise in treating uterine fibroids
A new drug could revolutionize treatment for uterine fibroids and endometriosis. “A good medical therapy is finally here for fibroids,” says Hugh Taylor.
Many older adults use meds to block arthritis pain
Many older adults take a pill for short-term relief from arthritis joint pain. But doing so may raise their risk of other health problems.
Many older adults use meds to block arthritis pain
Many older adults take a pill for short-term relief from arthritis joint pain. But doing so may raise their risk of other health problems.
1 part of the brain chooses between pain and profit
Researchers watched participants make decisions involving pain and reward in order to uncover more about what happens in the brain during these choices.
Pulled tooth? Non-opioid drug combo may offer pain relief
A new study offers a promising alternative to opioids for pain relief after a getting a tooth pulled. The work could help reduce opioid abuse.