Had Hernia Surgery? You May Need Another
Latest Chronic Pain News TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) If you’ve had hernia repair surgery and you think you’ve solved your medical issue for good, you might be wrong. A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weak region of muscle or tissue, often creating a noticeable bulge. Hernias typically do not […]
Dupilumab May Help in Tough-to-Treat Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
PHOENIX — Patients who received add-on dupilumab (Dupixent) treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) had reduced symptoms and experienced less itchiness, a phase III trial found. In the 6-month study, participants (adults, adolescents, and children) treated with dupilumab on top of their usual H1-antihistamine (H1-AH) experienced a 4.2-point greater mean reduction in their Itch Severity […]
Gene Therapy May Be Long-Term Cure for Type of Hemophilia
Latest Chronic Pain News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new gene therapy appears to serve as a functional cure for the most common type of hemophilia, early clinical trial results indicate. Patients who received the one-time intravenous therapy continue to have a more than 90% decrease […]
Could Gene Therapy Help Cure Sickle Cell Disease?
Latest Chronic Pain News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) A gene therapy that could provide a permanent cure for sickle cell disease continues to show success through a third wave of patients, researchers report. The therapy, LentiGlobin, restored normal blood function in 35 sickle cell patients who […]
How Do Mental Health Issues Affect a Person Physically?
Mental health issues can make you more prone to developing chronic diseases and other physical problems, from headaches to high blood pressure Mental health issues not only affect you emotionally but also physically. Stress, anxiety, and depression can make you more prone to developing chronic diseases and other physical problems. For example, mental health conditions […]
Doctors May Be Overprescribing Opioids After Surgeries
Latest Chronic Pain News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) Many patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery could get the same level of pain relief with non-opioid alternatives such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen without the risk of addiction, researchers say. “Opioids have been a routine part of postsurgical pain care for decades, […]
Obesity raises the risk of gum disease by inflating growth of bone-destroying cells: Findings may improve understanding of chronic inflammatory, bone-related diseases that develop alongside obesity, such as gum disease, arthritis and osteoporosis
Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo research that sought to improve understanding of the connection between obesity and gum disease. The study, completed in an animal model and published in October […]
How Do I Stop Chronic Worrying?
Chronic worrying means being worried about things non-stop or for an extended period. Many people worry instantly or start getting anxious about something that still has to happen in the future. All these things can harm your mental and physical health. Worry sometimes also becomes a more significant concern, such as anxiety. People who worry […]
Is CBD Good for Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder that affects a small portion of the world’s population. Symptoms typically manifest in early adulthood or late adolescence. Schizophrenia has several different symptoms, such as hallucinations and impaired brain functions. Although it is not a core symptom, people with schizophrenia also experience anxiety, and with the increasing popularity of […]
Liar, Liar: Chronic Fibbers Are Rare, Study Reveals
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) Very few people are chronic liars, according to a study that may draw eyerolls from Americans swamped by “fake news” and misinformation. Prior research has found that people tell an average of one or two lies a day. But these new findings suggest […]