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Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2022


Breakthrough treatment breaks up kidney stones with little to no pain
A new technique which combines two ultrasound technologies may offer an option to move kidney stones with minimal pain and no anesthesia.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 24, 2022


Groundbreaking study confirms that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 22, 2022


Scientists alter fentanyl to make it less lethal, less addictive
Study indicates that the modified drug still is an effective pain reliever but likely doesn’t have as many potentially deadly side effects.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2022


Scientists discover how migraines change the human brain
For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022


Mobile app is a major breakthrough in curing tinnitus
Researchers at the University of Auckland are excited by ‘encouraging results’ from a clinical trial of a mobile-phone-based therapy.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2022


How do we experience the pain of other people?
People greatly differ in their ability to empathize. Sharing the distress of others is considered key to empathy and our motivation to help.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022


Do you have stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2022


Breakthrough treatment eliminates kidney stones with little to no pain
A handheld transducer moves the stones, a process called ultrasound propulsion, or breaks up the stone through burst wave lithotripsy (BWL)
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2022


Breakthrough research finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2022


Gamechanging artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, study finds
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 29, 2022


Nerve regeneration breakthrough offers hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2022


Damaged nerves can now be regenerated -- offering hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2022


Cannabis products demonstrate short-term reduction in chronic pain, study finds
Researchers did find evidence to support a short-term benefit in treating neuropathic pain – caused by damage to peripheral nerves.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 29, 2022


Breakthrough in pain management finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2022


Mindfulness meditation can reduce pain, research finds
For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but how does it actually work?
Joshua Shavit
Jul 15, 2022


Dissolving implantable device relieves pain without drugs
Northwestern University researchers have developed a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without drugs.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 4, 2022


Scientists develop artificial skin that can feel pain
Researchers developed an SPS-enabled artificial skin which mimicks human skin for pain perception and sensitivity to touch.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


New mobile app helps reduce lower back pain
Back problems are among the most common causes of sick leave. Worldwide, back pain is the most common cause of disability.
Joseph Shavit
May 2, 2022


Lower back pain prevention: It's all in the hiPS
Researchers develop a stem cell-based biomaterial that can help regenerate tissue associated with low back pain and spinal issues.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 20, 2022
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