Tag: Medication
How to Get Pain Medication Without Health Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic has made life more difficult for almost everyone, but some have been hit harder than others. For example, more than 20.5 million people have lost their jobs during the pandemic, usually...
Ask the Experts: Painkiller Addictions and Warning Signs
Painkiller Addiction Overview
Prescription drug abuse or painkiller addiction is the use of a prescription medication in a way not intended by the doctor who prescribed the painkillers. Painkiller abuse or problematic use includes everything...
4 Ways to Manage Medication Side Effects
Yes, You can Manage Medication Side Effects
Most medications come with minor side effects that many people never even notice. However, some side effects are not minor, and they certainly do not go unnoticed. If...
Less Painful Days with More Restful Nights
A sleep study shows the effectiveness of a longer night's rest to increase pain tolerance.
A good night's rest might be a lot more beneficial than just beauty sleep. A study at the Sleep Disorders...
The Link Between Pain and Depression
Pain and Depression: Stopping the Downward Spiral
When you’re in pain it's hard to feel like much is right with the world. So it's hardly surprising that ongoing pain takes a toll on your mood,...
Researchers Discover A New Type of Chemotherapy
Scientists have discovered a new type of chemotherapy that locates a partner's gene and eradicates cancer cells.
Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered a partner gene, that when zapped, kills cancer cells.
When a...
Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatment 101
Endometriosis causes women to experience pain and irregular hormonal changes, possibly leading to infertility.
Endometriosis is a condition affecting women which causes pain in the pelvic region and is one of the top three causes...
PainPod #1: The Meningitis Outbreak of October 2012
Pain Resource Presents "PainPod" (PodCast) #1: The Meningitis Outbreak of October 2012 with Jon Brock and Dr. John Prunskis, M.D., F.I.P.P.
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced a nationwide alert about an outbreak...
Researchers Find A Way To Block Addiction To Opiates
In an amazing breakthrough, scientists discover a way to block the addiction to heroin and morphine, while still offering pain relief.
For years, patients have fallen prey to one of the world's most addictive substances....