Giving NICU babies Tylenol after surgery improves outcomes

Giving NICU babies acetaminophen instead of opioids following surgery resulted in fewer unplanned intubations and improved mortality rates.

Scott Hesel - U. Rochester • futurity
yesterday ~6 min

Why do some people have arthritis pain but no inflammation?

Some rheumatoid arthritis patients get no relief from even the strongest of anti-inflammatory drugs. New research suggests an explanation.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~8 min


Early intervention may fight chronic pain without opioids

Knowing who will benefit from early intervention for chronic pain after an injury or surgery may be as simple as a short 2-question survey.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
March 20, 2024 ~5 min

Ultrasound aimed at the brain can relieve pain

Low-intensity focused ultrasound can penetrate a deep part of the brain called the insula and relieve both pain and the body’s response to it.

Matt Chittum - Virginia Tech • futurity
Feb. 5, 2024 ~5 min

Compound may treat neuropathic pain without opioids

Researchers have taken a key step forward to a new, non-opioid approach to treating neuropathic pain.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~5 min

Prescription opioids tied to heart disease

"Beyond the harms of opioids that we are more aware of, there are others we are still uncovering."

Yale • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~5 min

Stim device may ease neuropathy foot pain for people with cancer

A device may help people with cancer who suffer from burning and shooting pain and cramping in their lower limbs brought on by chemotherapy.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 12, 2024 ~6 min

Weather-based pain forecast could influence daily plans

Most people with chronic pain say they would change their plans for the day based on a weather-based pain forecast.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
Jan. 12, 2024 ~5 min


Epilepsy drug may slow osteoarthritis joint breakdown

A new drug target may offer a way to alleviate the joint breakdown in people with debilitating osteoarthritis.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Jan. 3, 2024 ~4 min

Childhood trauma ups risk of chronic pain later

Children who experience abuse, neglect, or other trauma have a higher risk of chronic pain as adults, according to a new study.

Keila DePape-McGill • futurity
Dec. 26, 2023 ~5 min

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