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Gene therapy reduces neuropathic pain from spinal injuries
A new Gene therapy investigation may offer hope for spinal cord injury patients who experience neuropathic pain, discovering that the treatment effectively reduces the...
Widespread pain linked to heightened risk of dementia and stroke
Widespread pain, a common subtype of chronic pain, is associated with an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study has found.
New research...
The benefits of embracing digital technology in chronic pain management
BioWaveGO medical consultant Dr Dominic Hegarty highlights the need for greater access to neuromodulation devices for chronic pain treatment.
The pandemic has highlighted the need...
Major research project launched to study chronic pain
A new research project has been launched to study chronic pain in a bid to improve outcomes for the many people living with debilitating...
Fibromyalgia patients swapping opioids for CBD to manage pain
New research has shown that patients living with the chronic pain condition of fibromyalgia are swapping opioids for CBD in a bid to manage...
European Civic Prize on Chronic Pain: Collecting Good Practices
Active Citizenship Network (ACN) is holding the ‘Patients’ right to avoid pain: reducing the burden of COVID-19, promoting best practices across EU’ event this...
UK data highlights medical cannabis as an opioid crisis solution
New UK data has highlighted that medical cannabis could provide a solution to the opioid crisis as an alternative medicine for chronic pain patients.
UK...
Exploring the pharmacological and placebo effects of CBD for pain
A new study has shed light on the pain-reducing effects of CBD, as well as the impact that the placebo effect may have on...
Management and treatment of chronic pain across Europe
Mariana Branco of Pain Alliance Europe explores issues around the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain.
When we speak about management and treatment of chronic...
The benefits of cannabis for treating chronic pain
Dr Andrew Agius, Medical Director at the Pain Clinic, speaks to HEQ about the benefits of cannabis in treating chronic pain.
Cannabis has been used...
Study reveals impact of lockdown on people with chronic pain
Psychologists at the University of Liverpool have been researching the effects of lockdown on people with chronic pain.
Medical cannabis for endometriosis pain management
During Endometriosis Awareness Month, Sapphire Medical Clinics discusses how medical cannabis can help manage the chronic pain associated with the condition.
Endometriosis is often associated...
Clinical study shows natural formulation reduces endometriosis pain
A clinical study has shown successful results in the reduction of endometriosis pain from a natural formulation of trace-metals.
The clinical trial explored the efficacy...
Global opioid stewardship and managing chronic pain in children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines for managing chronic pain in children and highlighted the importance of opioid stewardship to address...
How can medical cannabis help the UK’s chronic pain problem?
In this article Dean Billington, Chief Operating Officer at Brains Bioceutical, discusses how medical cannabis can help the UK's chronic pain problem.
Chronic pain is...
Cannabis and chronic pain in Australia
Painaustralia tells MCN Quarterly about the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain.
Despite making up around 60% to 70% of the customer base for...
The Ketamine Conference: A Molecular Masterclass
The Ketamine Conference: A Molecular Masterclass is set to take place today, featuring a host of experts in the delivery of ketamine therapy for...
Clinical trial shows potential of cannabis to lessen sickle cell disease pain
In a first of its kind clinical trial using gold-standard methods, cannabis has been shown to mitigate the pain of sickle cell disease.
People who...
Project Twenty21: Europe’s largest medical cannabis registry goes live
Drug Science’s Project Twenty21, Europe’s largest medical cannabis patient registry, has gone live today, registering its first patient for a medical cannabis prescription.
The Project...
Tell us about your way of working with chronic pain and win!
The Active Citizenship Network (ACN) has launched the third edition of the ‘European Civic Prize on Chronic Pain – Collection of Good Practices’.
In the...