New neuron signaling mechanism reveals safer pathway for pain treatment
Researchers at Tulane University, with a team of colleagues from eight other universities, have discovered a new nerve…
Scientists uncover molecular mechanism behind chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Chemotherapy activates a stress sensor in immune cells, triggering inflammation and nerve damage, which may help explain why…
New robotic testing method reveals overlooked proprioception deficits after stroke
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up,…
Chronic pain in adults linked to increased risk of developing high blood pressure
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of…
Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients,…
Local anesthetic lidocaine may mitigate pancreatic cancer metastasis
Pinned between the stomach and spine, the pancreas supervises both digestion and blood sugar in the body. It’s also the…
Study reveals the effectiveness of Painimation in decoding pain for sickle cell patients
Pain is a constant, complex companion that clinicians often struggle to understand and measure for people living with…
New research supports general anesthesia as an option for cesarean births
Regional anesthesia-typically with a spinal or epidural block-has long been favored for cesarean births due in part to…
One-time CRISPR therapy safely lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in early trial
In a 15-patient, Phase 1 one, first-in-human trial, a one-time, CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing therapy safely reduced LDL cholesterol and…
New NIH grants fuel research in oral cancer treatment and pain relief
Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University…
Supervised training boosts muscle mass and balance in advanced breast cancer patients
Aerobic and resistance exercise can significantly improve physical performance in patients living with metastatic breast cancer according to…
Intensive mind-body retreat rapidly alters brain function and blood biology
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques,…