Pain is a universal human experience. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.” Pain may be a symptom of an underlying disease or disorder, or a disorder in its own right.
Women with strong thigh muscles protected from symptomatic knee osteoarthritis — Quadriceps strength in either sex does not predict OA found on x-rays. – Thigh muscle strength does not predict the occurrence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) uncovered in x-rays, but does predict incidence of painful or stiff knee OA, revealed by researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Painless ‘microneedle’ patch may take the sting out of shots – An array of microneedles could be coated with medicine and act as a painless drug delivery system for flu vaccines, diseases of the eye and more, revealed by researchers.
Got migraines? — New study proves forehead lifts can erase years and headaches. – There is hope for severe and frequent migraine sufferers who can’t find relief in conventional remedies. A new study proves plastic cosmetic surgery like forehead lifts can cure headaches and migraine.
Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too – Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too. Researchers revealed that the aloe vera tooth gel was just as effective, and in some cases more effective, than the commercial brands at controlling cavity-causing organisms.
Can children outgrow chronic daily headache? – Most children who suffer from chronic daily headache may outgrow the disabling condition, revealed by researchers. Nearly 1.5 percent of middle school children are affected by chronic daily headache, which includes chronic migraines and tension-type headaches.
Increased Risks Associated with Heart Bypass Vein Harvesting Devices Compared to Traditional Approach – Endoscopic devices commonly used to harvest vein grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery may result in poorer outcomes than traditional vein harvesting techniques, revealed by researchers.
Swearing Can Make You Feel Better — New Research Reveals That Swearing Can Actually Increase Pain Tolerance. – Researchers from Keele University’s School of Psychology have determined that swearing can have a ‘pain-lessening effect,’ according to new study published in NeuroReport, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Study examines relationship between bone density and erosion in arthritis. – A new study has examined the relationship between two rheumatoid arthritis related processes i.e. focal erosions and osteoporosis, in the hopes of providing insight into the underlying pathophysiology of RA-related bone disease.
Muscle damage may be present in some patients taking statins – Structural muscle damage may be present in patients who have statin-associated muscle complaints, found a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
A substantial number of European patients travel to other countries for fertility treatment — Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why? – Many European patients are travelling to other countries for fertility treatment, revealed by researchers at the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
High levels of cycling training damage triathletes’ sperm – Cycling training may have a major impact on sperm morphology, as researchers have proved this fact in triathletes who have high intensity cycling training during thrie career.
Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies – Complications in early pregnancy or in previous pregnancies can predict the likelihood of further problems in current or subsequent pregnancies, revealed by researchers.
