Rats given psilocybin became less sensitive to pain for weeks after being treated Chronic pain can reshape connections in the brain, but so can psilocybin Two of the study authors work for a company aiming to market the drug for pain READ MORE: Can magic mushrooms really cure depression? The jury is still out An injection … Read more
Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression and back pain for around a decade before being diagnosed, a University of Queensland study has revealed. Researchers from the UQ School of Public Health analyzed data from 7,606 women born between 1973 and 1978 who had been surveyed on their health and … Read more
Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent on pain medication describe feelings of ‘living in a haze’ and being ignored and misunderstood by the medical profession. In the first study of its kind in … Read more
A man claimed that he “had it” with his girlfriend after she missed his father’s birthday celebration. She explained that painful period cramps kept her from the celebration, but he claimed she should just toughen up. The man was frustrated after his ‘whiny’ girlfriend skipped his dad’s birthday dinner because of her period cramps. Sharing … Read more
In a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the United States of America (USA) assessed and compared the effectiveness of acupuncture and massage therapy for musculoskeletal pain in 298 patients with advanced cancer. They found that both treatments could reduce pain, fatigue, and insomnia in patients while improving their quality of … Read more
In a recent systematic review published in the journal JAMA Network, researchers synthesized available literature on interventions aimed at preventing oral health issues, especially dental caries, in young people between the ages of five and 17. They identified three systematic reviews, 22 clinical trials, and an observational study comprising over 35,700 participants. Their findings revealed … Read more
Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting, to be held Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, … Read more
By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia 01:04 29 Oct 2023, updated 01:11 29 Oct 2023 Alicia Garrigos suffered through sciatic nerve pain, limited mobility, debilitating cramps and heavy bleeding for eight years before a doctor finally took a closer look at her ‘mysterious’ symptoms. When she was 16, the swim teacher from Melbourne started … Read more
An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting. Currently, subjective methods are used to assess pain, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) -; where patients rate their own … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the Links Between Migraines, Gut Health, and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Study: Linking Migraine to Gut Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases. Image Credit: Juliya Shangarey/Shutterstock.com Background Migraine, a widespread cause of impairment worldwide, is characterized by a complex interplay of physiopathogenic stimuli and hereditary predisposition. Gut dysbiosis is … Read more