chronic pain

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No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds

Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain.

18/08/2025

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Childhood trauma linked to higher risk of endometriosis

The gynaecological condition can cause severe pain and infertility, but doctors still don’t know exactly why some women develop it.

11/06/2025

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US drug regulator approves new non-addictive pain pill

The drug offered more relief than a placebo in clinical trials, though it does not appear more effective than other pain medicines.

31/01/2025

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Women less likely to be prescribed pain medication than men

In emergency departments, female patients are less likely to receive pain medication, a bias that puts them at higher risk for negative outcomes, a new study has found.

08/08/2024

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France gives preliminary green light to endometriosis saliva test

The "Endotest" is already available in several other European countries, the biotech company behind it has said.

09/01/2024

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What is 'scrambler therapy' and how could it help millions in pain?

"Scrambler therapy," a non-invasive treatment that uses electrodes, has been found to be effective among 80 to 90 per cent of chronic pain patients.

26/08/2023