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Can a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s be revealed by pain perception?

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A new study has demonstrated how differing pain thresholds may be indicative of a heightened Alzheimer's risk

Given the difficulty in diagnosing the Alzheimer’s, scientists are exploring all kinds of avenues when it comes to techniques that may reveal the disease in its early stages, and new research out of the University of Tennessee (UT) is a particularly interesting example. The study authors have investigated the way pain perception may vary in those susceptible to developing the disease, and have teased out some useful differences they hope could one day translate into an inexpensive diagnostic tool.

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Alternative to opioids found in trio of old antibiotics

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New research led by scientists from UT Southwestern suggests a novel combination of three old antibiotics may be repurposed into an alternative to opiates for a particular kind of nerve pain.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Nerves, Pain, Pain Rel… Continue reading Alternative to opioids found in trio of old antibiotics→

Painkiller-dispensing patch could be an alternative to opioids

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In order to keep patients from developing opioid addictions, it’s best if doctors can avoid prescribing the things in the first place. A new surgical patch could help, by gradually releasing painkillers right where they’re needed.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Painkiller-dispensing patch could be an alternative to opioids→

Real-time VR system enhances effect of chronic pain therapy

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A compelling new study, published in the journal Pain, has found integrating an immersive virtual reality system into a chronic pain treatment can significantly enhance a patient’s pain-relief outcome. The research suggests “digiceutical” therapies may… Continue reading Real-time VR system enhances effect of chronic pain therapy→

Study of tarantula toxin opens door to next-gen drugs for chronic pain

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Tarantula venom is not something people would normally associate with relief from pain, but strangely enough, the ingredients within it could hold the key to new medicines that offer just that, and without some of the common side effects. A new underst… Continue reading Study of tarantula toxin opens door to next-gen drugs for chronic pain→

Stunning nerves with radio waves offers relief from arthritic pain

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Injections of pain-relief medication into the affected joints is one of the primary ways physicians treat discomfort in sufferers of osteoarthritis, but the effects don’t last forever. A novel technique that involves directing low-grade radiofrequency … Continue reading Stunning nerves with radio waves offers relief from arthritic pain→

Tarantula venom peptide may provide relief for IBS pain

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Spider venom isn’t normally something you want in your body, but in some cases there might be exceptions. Australian researchers have now identified two peptides from tarantula venom that show promise in blocking organ pain, working particularly well i… Continue reading Tarantula venom peptide may provide relief for IBS pain→

Australian stinging tree reveals entirely new family of neurotoxins

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New research from the University of Queensland has solved the mystery behind the sting of one of the most venomous plants on the planet. The discovery of a previously unknown neurotoxin explains how Australian stinging trees cause excruciating pain tha… Continue reading Australian stinging tree reveals entirely new family of neurotoxins→

First-of-a-kind electronic skin mimics human pain response

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Electronic skins that perform the same sensory functions as human skin could mean big things for the fields of robotics and medical devices, and scientists are not solely focused on just the pleasant ones. Researchers in Australia have succeeded in dev… Continue reading First-of-a-kind electronic skin mimics human pain response→

First-of-a-kind electronic skin mimics human pain response

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Electronic skins that perform the same sensory functions as human skin could mean big things for the fields of robotics and medical devices, and scientists are not solely focused on just the pleasant ones. Researchers in Australia have succeeded in dev… Continue reading First-of-a-kind electronic skin mimics human pain response→