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UCLA awarded $3.5m grant to study pain relief and cannabis
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has been awarded a grant of $3.5m (~€3.16m) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The grant will...
Cannabis lowers odds of illicit opioid use in chronic pain patients
Canada and America are currently experiencing an opioid crisis – with two million people suffering with an opioid disorder and more than 130 opioid...
NICE must consider therapeutic potential of different cannabis medicines
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) is urging NICE to consider the potential therapeutic value of different cannabis formulations for a variety conditions.
The CMC...
Millions of Brits using street cannabis to treat chronic health conditions
A new poll conducted by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis and CPASS by YouGov has shown the full extent of illicit cannabis use in...
Could virtual reality help people to combat chronic pain?
Icebergs, oceans and sprawling landscapes – could these tranquil scenes be beneficial for people suffering with chronic pain?
Scientists from Imperial College London have found...
Snail venom to pain relief: how conotoxins can be used in pain therapy
Conotoxins, found in the venom of the one of the sea’s deadliest creatures, the cone snail, have the potential to become a new class...
Did you know that swimmer’s shoulder is common in more than 75% of swimmers?
Presented at the AAP 2019 conference, research showed that painful swimmer's shoulder may be due to the intense 'no pain, no gain' work ethic.
The...
People using opioids for long-term pain urged to join study to improve care
Researchers have launched an innovative study to improve care for patients who manage long-term pain using opioids.
The study at Keele University forms part of...
Ehlers-Danlos and chronic pain added to US Marijuana Programme
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and chronic pain have been accepted onto Connecticut Medical Marijuana Programme by the Board of Physicians.
The state’s Medical Marijuana Program’s Board of...
Physical therapy access may reduce opioid prescriptions
A new study has shown that patients who first saw a physical therapist or chiropractor for lower back pain were much less likely to...
Study shows cannabis flower with high THC levels is effective for pain relief
Researchers have revealed strong evidence that cannabis flower with high levels of THC can significantly reduce pain.
The study, conducted by the The University of...
Imperial College London expands its cannabis research programme
Imperial College London and research partner EMMAC will be expanding a cannabis research programme that aims to evaluate the ‘entourage effect’ of cannabinoids for...
Could cannabis offer an alternative to opioids for pain relief?
New research has unlocked the key to how cannabis creates pain relieving molecules that are 30 times stronger than Aspirin, offering huge potential as...
Scorpion toxin targeting ‘wasabi receptor’ could help solve mystery of chronic pain
Researchers found a scorpion toxin targeting the 'wasabi receptor', a chemical-sensing protein located in nerve cells responsible for the sinus-jolting sting of wasabi.
At UC...
The secrets of how genetic variation affects perception of pain
Discover how researchers unlock the secrets of the way genetic variation affects perception of pain –could this lead to personalised medicines?
Gene studies reveal that...
IBD standards launching today aim to drastically improve how we care for those suffering
IBD UK, a partnership of 17 professional patient organisations chaired by Crohn’s & Colitis UK, campaign a groundbreaking opportunity to promote better IBD standards.
People...
Discover the new option for treating rheumatoid arthritis with janus kinase
Ever heard of janus kinase? Well, according to researchers this inhibitor has proven to be a new option for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
In a large-scale,...
Every two hours in England, someone loses their leg due to a non-healing wound
The first national Legs Matter Awareness Week is being held this June, and is urging people to ‘stand up’ to one of the UK’s...
Hyoscine-N-Butyl Bromide may be the new pain management technique
Hyoscine-N-Butyl Bromide can not only be used as a pain management technique, but the market is expected to bring in more than $50 million...
Learn how the global urology imaging systems market is to account for almost €428.3...
According to the latest research by the FMI, the global urology imaging systems market is expected to account for over $486.4 million (~€428.3 million),...