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May 22, 2019 | depression

Can a Depressive Mood Contribute to Pain Sensitivity?

Newswise — Depression is linked to diminished activity in parts of the brain believed to regulate mood, which previous research suggests...
May 21, 2019 | migraine

Migraine and Headache Pain Management: 10 Causes and Remedies

Newswise—June is migraine and headache awareness month. Migraine affects more than 38 million Americans and is the third most...
May 20, 2019 | multimodal pain management

Integrated Physician Medicine Reduces Visits for Neck, Back Pain

Employer-sponsored health clinics offering integrated physical medicine services—physical medicine, chiropractic, and acupuncture—can improve...
May 16, 2019 | fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Pain Relief: Why Add Metformin to Treatment Plan?

Fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 2.7% of the global population, mostly women. Studies suggest an even higher prevalence in primary care settings. In a study...
May 15, 2019 | depression

Major Depressive Disorder, Migraines, and Pain Intensity

In an article published last month in PloS One, researchers studying 155 outpatients with major depressive disorder found that “Compared with the migraine with inactive...
May 15, 2019 | abuse

Very Early Withdrawal Pain in Newborns Exposed to Opioids

Babies exposed to opioids while their mothers were pregnant with them may need special care even before they start to experience withdrawal symptoms, according to...