Pain Management - Page 42

April 20, 2016

'Magic mushroom' drug psilocybin may ease pain of rejection

The hallucinogen found in "magic mushrooms" may help ease the pain of feeling rejected or left out of a group, a small new study suggests

April 15, 2016

Health officials call for less aggressive treatment of pain

In a sign of growing alarm about painkiller addiction, a group of U.S. state health officials, doctors and consumer advocates is calling for a stricter approach to treating pain in hospitals and clinics.

April 6, 2016

Cold blast treatment relieves phantom limb pain, study finds

For the 85 percent of amputees who suffer from phantom limb pain, finding relief may seem hopeless.

April 6, 2016

Grilling danger: Wire brushes cause injuries, doctors warn

Before you start grilling this summer, you should probably take a close look at your grill brush; doctors are warning about rare but serious injuries tied to the cleaning tools

April 6, 2016

Obesity surgery linked to reduced pain, improved mobility

Many severely obese patients have less pain and better mobility in the first few years after weight loss surgery, a U.S. study suggests.

March 31, 2016

Painkiller fentanyl causing multiple deaths in California

Seven people have died—and nearly two dozen others have been hospitalized—in California's Sacramento County after overdosing on fentanyl, reports CBS Sacramento.

March 31, 2016

Long-term antibiotic therapy ineffective for persistent Lyme symptoms

Twelve weeks of antibiotic therapy proved ineffective at combating the long-term symptoms seen in some people who have had Lyme disease, a new test of 280 sufferers found.

March 30, 2016

Painful uterus condition may boost risk for heart disease

Women with an excess growth of uterine lining tissue may also be at higher risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.

March 29, 2016

Acupuncture may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer

Acupuncture may help ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who often can't take traditional hormone treatments, according to a new study from Italy.

March 28, 2016

Mediterranean diet tied to lower hip fracture risk

Women who maintain an overall healthy diet may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of hip fractures later in life, according to a new U.S. study.