A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that acupuncture significantly reduced chronic sciatica pain compared to sham acupuncture, with lasting benefits of up to 52 weeks.
An experimental long-acting steroid has shown promising results in providing long-lasting pain relief for knee osteoarthritis, with minimal side effects. Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals plans to conduct a larger Phase III trial for this innovative treatment. (Source: The Lancet Rheumatology)
A study reveals that opioids not only slow gastrointestinal transit but also disrupt intestinal permeability, potentially leading to bacterial translocation and systemic inflammation, with peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonists showing promise in mitigating these effects.
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Over 22% of rheumatoid arthritis patients experienced persistent severe pain despite improvements in disease activity after 24 weeks of DMARD therapy, highlighting the complex relationship between inflammation and pain in RA.
Among 17,234 adults with ADHD and depression, adding SSRIs to methylphenidate not only proved safe but cut the risk of headaches by 50%, according to a recent study