chronic pain

People in pain feel more socially excluded than everPeople in pain feel more socially excluded than ever

People in pain feel more socially excluded than ever

A new study of 18,097 people across 18 countries has discovered that society has grown less tolerant of people in…

Too much sleep puts seniors at risk of dementiaToo much sleep puts seniors at risk of dementia

Too much sleep puts seniors at risk of dementia

Nina Ranken explores how too much sleep puts seniors at risk of Dementia: Sleep is just as important as diet…

Back pain programme has lasting resultsBack pain programme has lasting results

Back pain programme has lasting results

Taking control of back pain offers long-lasting results with ‘Back in Shape’ programme: writing exclusively for the Hippocratic Post, Consultant…

Expert webinar on community rheumatologyExpert webinar on community rheumatology

Expert webinar on community rheumatology

Webinar on community rheumatology: Spotlight on community rheumatology: experts debate the urgent need for reform in the UK. Under pressure…

MyPATH ‘Virtual clinician and coach’MyPATH ‘Virtual clinician and coach’

MyPATH ‘Virtual clinician and coach’

‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain. Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial…

Osteoarthritis: Social deprivation may affect psychological healthOsteoarthritis: Social deprivation may affect psychological health

Osteoarthritis: Social deprivation may affect psychological health

Social deprivation, which can lead to impairments in memory and concentration, can make day-to-day activities, such as going shopping or…

Genetics, brain structure and chronic painGenetics, brain structure and chronic pain

Genetics, brain structure and chronic pain

Genetic factors partly explain the link between brain structure and chronic pain, according to University of Queensland-led research. This research…

Chronic pain sufferers silenced by pandemicChronic pain sufferers silenced by pandemic

Chronic pain sufferers silenced by pandemic

New research offers Europe-wide insight on how chronic pain sufferers have been impacted by the pandemic. Chronic pain sufferers silenced…

Could ‘Brain-Computer Interface’ cure chronic pain?Could ‘Brain-Computer Interface’ cure chronic pain?

Could ‘Brain-Computer Interface’ cure chronic pain?

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a new project to see whether virtual reality could help with…

Chronic pain: Mapping the weather patternsChronic pain: Mapping the weather patterns

Chronic pain: Mapping the weather patterns

A new mass study of people living with chronic pain in the UK has demonstrated the links between pain and…

New Possible Strategy for Treating Chronic Pain Due to BurnsNew Possible Strategy for Treating Chronic Pain Due to Burns

New Possible Strategy for Treating Chronic Pain Due to Burns

 New research shows how second-degree burns cause hard-to-treat chronic pain, and this understanding may be key to treating these complications, common…

Alternative ways to manage long-term painAlternative ways to manage long-term pain

Alternative ways to manage long-term pain

When managing long-term pain in the pain clinic, we rely on all our skills as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and…