Psychology & Psychiatry
Chronic pain might impact how the brain processes emotions
Neurotransmitters help regulate our emotions—but scientists have noticed a disruption to their levels in people with chronic pain.
Jul 27, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
'Thousands' of lung cancer cases going undiagnosed in England
Health officials are urging people to get worrying symptoms checked, after figures suggest that thousands of people in England could have undiagnosed lung cancer.
Feb 18, 2021
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Health
People living in rural areas struggle to access treatment for persistent pain
A study led by Keele University has found that older people with persistent pain living in rural areas face challenges in accessing healthcare, which may mean they are less likely to seek treatment or engage in effective ...
May 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Improving mental health awareness and support for patients with persistent pain
People who live with persistent pain, caused by conditions like osteoarthritis, are twice as likely to experience a mental health condition compared to the general population.
Mar 26, 2020
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Medical research
Disappearing trick: New strategies to treat chronic pain
Pain is a normal part of life, but persistent pain is oppressive to endure. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die," said Roman emperor Julius Caesar, "than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience."
Jan 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could your indigestion be GERD?
(HealthDay)—Heartburn. Millions of people suffer from it. But what exactly is it and, most important, could it actually be something serious?
Dec 24, 2019
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Medical research
New study offers hope for people suffering from chronic pain
Persistent pain, particularly neuropathic pain (NP), is a major health problem triggered by damage to or malfunction of the nervous system or by chronic diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis. NP is seen as a sizable ...
Aug 15, 2019
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High quality websites and apps could help those in chronic pain to manage symptoms, researcher says
Smartphone apps and pain management websites could fill a significant gap in helping to support the one in five New Zealanders living with chronic or persistent pain, a pain researcher from the University of Otago, Wellington ...
Jun 18, 2019
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Surgery
Surgery may lead to opioid dependency for more than 13,000 Australians each year
Worldwide, warnings are growing about the widespread misuse of prescription opioids, as the use of this powerful class of painkillers has grown markedly over the past two decades.
Apr 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is it heartburn or something else?
(HealthDay)—With so many heartburn medications available over the counter, it might be surprising to learn that heartburn itself isn't a health condition, but rather a symptom of something else.
Apr 4, 2019
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