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Novel type of cellular therapy safe for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, study confirms
A study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine has confirmed the safety of a novel type of cellular therapy for…
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New moms latched on to remote breastfeeding help. Will demand wane as pandemic fades?
Madison Cano knew she wanted to breastfeed her son, Theo. But breastfeeding was painful for her. The skin on her…
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Intradermal administration of low-dose mRNA COVID-19 vaccine induces strong immune response, study finds
Scientists in the Netherlands recently conducted an open-level, randomized-controlled trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of fractional intradermal doses…
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Study: 7 in 10 chronic pain sufferers delayed seeking medical advice during the pandemic
7 in 10 UK chronic pain sufferers delayed seeking medical advice during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving them feeling increased levels…
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Phase 1/2 trial results for Nanocovax, protein subunit SARS-CoV-2 vaccine from Vietnam
The development and distribution of effective vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus…
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Covid renews interest in radiation, but docs caution against pilgrimages to radon-filled mines
Twice a year, Brian Tichenor makes the 1,200-mile drive each way from his home in Kansas to a defunct uranium…
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Pfizer court fight could legalize Medicare copays and unleash ‘gold rush’ in sales
Three years ago, pharma giant Pfizer paid $24 million to settle federal allegations that it was paying kickbacks and inflating…
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People with chronic pain may find it harder to regulate emotions
More than three million Australians experience chronic pain: an ongoing and often debilitating condition that can last from months to…
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Physical pain induces relapse of alcohol consumption, research shows
The study has also shown changes in an area of the brain related to motivation for drug intake, and in…
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How a doctor breaks norms to treat refugees and recent immigrants
Fatumo Osman, a 65-year-old Somali refugee who speaks limited English, was in a bind. She made too much money at…
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‘Social prescribing’ may help lonely older adults to avoid harmful sedatives and painkillers
Lonely, older adults are nearly twice as likely to use opioids to ease pain and two-and-a-half times more likely to…
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As holdout Missouri joins nation in monitoring opioid prescriptions, experts worry
Kathi Arbini said she felt elated when Missouri finally caught up to the other 49 states and approved a statewide…
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How SARS-CoV-2 vaccination symptoms differ from early COVID-19 symptoms
With tens of millions of people worldwide having been infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causing…
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Researchers investigate how CBD could play a therapeutic role in oral ulcer
Xingying Qi, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, presented the oral session “Cannabidiol Promotes Oral Ulcer Healing…
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Two Women Aspire To Build A National Brand That Specializes In Holistic Health
WTHN founders hope to make Chinese medicine more accessible to Americans. WTHN As the pandemic has put health first on…
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Doctors have a poor understanding of long COVID in children, report says
The clinical definition of long COVID in children is at present very limited and poorly understood by doctors, according to…
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$40 million multi-year study to examine long-term impacts of COVID-19 and MIS-C
Up to 2,000 children and young adults will be enrolled in a study from Children’s National Hospital in collaboration with…
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Novel robotic neck brace may help doctors to analyze neck mobility in cancer patients
A new robotic neck brace from researchers at Columbia Engineering and their colleagues at Columbia’s Department of Otolaryngology may help…
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Hospital ‘trauma centers’ charge enormous fees to treat minor injuries and send people home
The care was ordinary. A hospital in Modesto, California, treated a 30-year-old man for shoulder and back pain after a…
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Heart problems in kids with MIS-C resolve rapidly, study shows
Heart problems in children hospitalized with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C)–an inflammatory condition triggered by COVID–were mostly gone within a few…
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Research finds Cannabis terpenes as a promising new target for pain therapies
When it comes to the medicinal and therapeutic properties of Cannabis sativa, an unsolved mystery is whether there exists an…
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New treatment that uses 3D printed implants could bring relief to knee osteoarthritis sufferers
Pioneering ‘printed metal’ procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialled in the UK following…
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GARDP, CHAI and Shionogi collaborate to accelerate access to antibiotic for bacterial infections
The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and Shionogi & Co., Ltd today…
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People’s desire to live into older ages reduced by hypothetical adverse life scenarios
A new study sheds light on how the specter of dementia and chronic pain reduce people’s desire to live into…
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Immersion in virtual reality can be used to alleviate the discomfort of medical procedures
Pain relief typically involves anesthetic but VR also provides a new technology to limit some of the pain experienced in…
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Multimedia virtual program could help nurses learn about neonatal pain management
Babies younger than four weeks old, called neonates, were once thought not to perceive pain due to not-yet-fully-developed sensory systems,…
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UC San Diego Health completes first surgery to implant novel device for chronic back pain
Advancing options for persons living with chronic back pain, UC San Diego Health has completed the first surgery in the…
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Women at higher risk of post-COVID-19 syndrome
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to spread across the…
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Cast not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles
Jul 8 2021 Using a cast is not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles, according to University…
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New analysis finds muscle relaxant drugs to be largely ineffective for low back pain
Jul 8 2021 Muscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low back pain, despite being widely prescribed for this condition,…
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Experts offer guidance on diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children
Myocarditis in children is a rare yet challenging condition to treat. Diagnosis and treatment includes multiple options, and many cases…
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Anti-rheumatic drug combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes
New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations could reduce the risk of heart…
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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates ~90% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists have summarized the safety and efficacy profile…
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Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches
Migraine is one of the largest causes of disability in the world. Existing treatments are often not enough to offer…
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IU researchers developing noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are developing a new, noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders, including pain,…
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The use of flavonoids as antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2
Flavonoids are a large class of phytochemicals that are commonly found in fruit and vegetables. They are well-known to have…
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High omega 3 diet associated with reduction of headaches
Jul 2 2021 Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids reduces the frequency of headaches compared with…
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Collaborative care works effectively in treating patients with depression, anxiety and pain
With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, physicians and the healthcare systems for which…
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Sunflower peptide identified as a potential drug for treating abdominal pain
A naturally occurring peptide in sunflower seeds was synthetically optimized and has now been identified as a potential drug for…
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People with a history of childhood trauma get a more pleasurable ‘high’ from morphine
People who have experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable “high” from morphine, new research suggests. University of Exeter scientists…
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Smoother silicone breast implants can reduce inflammation and other immune system reactions
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Rice University in Houston, silicone breast…
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Study details health risks, growth patterns, and treatment outcomes of people with achondroplasia
In a retrospective study believed to be one of the largest of its kind, researchers say they have successfully charted…
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COVID-19 virus can infect the testes, hamster study shows
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch have observed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can infect the…
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Myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
The inflammation of the heart muscle is known as myocarditis or inflammatory cardiomyopathy. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain,…
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Bruisable artificial skin opens up opportunities for detecting damage in prosthetic devices
When someone bumps their elbow against a wall, they not only feel pain but also might experience bruising. Robots and…
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Corticosteroids may effectively treat children who develop a serious disorder after COVID-19
Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare but serious condition after COVID-19 infection. This is…
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Novavax COVID vaccine co-administered with flu vaccine appears safe and effective
COVID-19, one of the deadliest pandemics in history, has been associated with more than 176 million infections and some 3.82…
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Opioids like ‘lean’ permeate hip-hop culture, but dangers are downplayed
Nykerrius Williams knows about the close relationship between hip-hop and opioid use. Williams, 27, an independent rapper from Gibsland, Louisiana,…
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Infants With UTI: No Increased Risk of Bacterial Meningitis
The decision to perform a spinal tap procedure in infants to determine whether they have bacterial meningitis should not be…
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Study: Duloxetine may reduce cumulative opioid use after total knee arthroplasty
In a study conducted by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), cumulative opioid use was reduced by 30% in…
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