Dr. Kayvan Haddadan’s Pain Medicine Blog
Additional efforts are required to mitigate reliance on pain medication.
A recent study from the University of Surrey reveals an escalating dependence on pain medication, attributing the trend to a lack of vigilance among medical professionals. Individuals relying on pain medication express a sense of living in a fog and feeling neglected...
Gene therapy alleviates chronic pain by reducing sodium levels.
A recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) unveils a groundbreaking gene therapy developed by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry's Pain Research Center. The therapy targets chronic pain by indirectly modulating a specific sodium...
Disruptions in sensory neurons can transform momentary pain into a persistent, chronic condition.
Scientists from the Center for Translational Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands have discovered that a brief episode of inflammatory pain induces enduring mitochondrial and redox alterations in sensory neurons, persisting beyond the...
Stem Cell Therapy and Pain Management
How Stem Cell Therapy Addresses Pain Management Stem cell therapy for pain management encompasses the extraction, processing, and injection of stem cells into the affected area, fostering tissue repair and rejuvenation. These stem cells release growth factors and...
How disrupted sleep can worsen pain
Following a lack of sleep, individuals commonly experience headaches and bodily discomfort, yet the precise underlying mechanisms remain elusive. A recent study, spearheaded by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General...
A prevalent medication can enhance the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis.
A study led by Monash University and Alfred Health suggests that an affordable existing drug could offer relief for individuals suffering from painful hand osteoarthritis. This medication, methotrexate, has been widely utilized since the early 1980s to effectively...
Gene variants found in Neanderthals linked to heightened pain sensitivity.
A recent study led by UCL researchers has revealed that individuals harboring three specific gene variants inherited from Neanderthals tend to be more sensitive to certain types of pain. This discovery, published in Communications Biology, adds to the growing body of...
Chronic foot pain
Foot pain can stem from various sources, including injuries, excessive use, or ill-fitting footwear. Additionally, it may be linked to genetic predispositions or underlying health conditions like arthritis or diabetes. Here are some factors contributing to persistent...
Research indicates that millions of individuals experience the simultaneous presence of chronic pain and symptoms related to mental health.
Recent research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, as reported in the journal PAIN, reveals that nearly 5% of U.S. adults grapple with the co-occurrence of chronic pain alongside symptoms of anxiety or depression, leading to limitations in daily...
The brain’s alternative pain management pathways provide relief comparable to opioids but without the associated drawbacks.
The opioid crisis in the United States has inflicted immeasurable suffering on individuals and communities, emphasizing the urgent need for alternative pain management solutions. The quest for non-opioid treatments is of paramount importance, not only to mitigate the...