The new method is designed to focus specifically on pain-related signals, without interfering with normal activity in other parts of the brain. A new preclinical study has identified a gene therapy ap ...

Living with chronic pain is a challenge affecting millions of people daily. From back pain to arthritis, fibromyalgia to migraines, finding relief often requires a multifaceted approach. One of the ...

April 23, 2012 (Atlanta, GA) — Methadone and buprenorphine are viable analgesic treatment options for patients with chronic pain and comorbid opioid addiction. However, when it comes to safety, ...

As a scientist and clinician, I’ve long been struck by how trauma, chronic pain, and addiction often travel together. For many patients, these conditions form a tangled knot that is difficult to ...

Chronic pain affects millions worldwide and is one of the major causes of disability. However, almost all the current treatments for chronic pain have severe drawbacks — opioids carry addiction risks, ...