1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (35+ words) Chronic pain may not just linger-it may be actively switched on by the brain. A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has identified a hidden brain circuit that appears to decide whether. .....

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (167+ words) The key findings of the study were: " There was a high degree of variability in knee alignment between patients, accounting for over 80% of the variation observed (p " The active URK brace significantly improved knee alignment in three patients performing the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (204+ words) The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers from the University of Utah and colleagues conducted the OPTIMIZE (Optimized Multidisciplinary Treatment Programs for Nonspecific Chronic Low Back) trial to compare the effectiveness of common nonpharmacologic treatments for persons…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (398+ words) When the Forehead Is Off-Limits: Seeking Alternatives A recent prospective observational study published in the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia set out to answer this very question. The Study at a Glance Researchers enrolled adults scheduled for elective, non-neurosurgical, and non-head-and-neck…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (234+ words) The procedure will cost approximately "1, 000, with the cost of consumables amounting to about "500; this makes it accessible to a large number of patients. Currently, appointments are available within 12 weeks of receiving a referral. This innovation marks a major shift toward…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (293+ words) Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases affecting all ages are prevalent globally, accounting for >20% of healthcare visits and posing a significant public health issue in resource-limited regions, including India 1, 2. In India, ENT disorders account for approximately 4. 3% of overall morbidity, according…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (235+ words) A randomized trial conducted by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology with support from the National Cancer Institute has found that duloxetine, a medication commonly used to treat chronic pain and psychiatric conditions, does not prevent nerve damage caused…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (137+ words) Researchers have found in a new study that preoperative use of Ibuprofen significantly reduces intraoperative pain and stress during Vital Pulp Therapy in children. This may lead to better comfort and cooperation, and serve as a simple, practical adjunct in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (196+ words) Tackling Pain After Lung Surgery Results: Less Opioid Use, Better Recovery Side Effects and Safety DS did cause a higher rate of mild dizziness compared to placebo, mainly during the peak absorption period, but no serious adverse events or significant…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (641+ words) Hand-foot syndrome is a painful side effect commonly seen with chemotherapy drugs like capecitabine. Evidence suggests that an over-the-counter topical gel can help reduce the risk. Specifically, diclofenac gel and the flavonoid silymarin (milk thistle) have shown effectiveness in preventing…...