Persistent, chronic pain among full-time U.S. workers has risen dramatically in the past 10 years, with workers in chronic pain choosing to go to their jobs rather than call in sick.

Researchers report that they have successfully used gene therapy to block the pain response in mice with neuropathic pain, a type of chronic pain in people for which there are few effective treatments. Neuropathic pain is the result of damage to nerve fibers caused by injuries or diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. These damaged nerve fibers continue to send signals to pain centers in the ...

May 31, 2007 – Senior citizens, who are the most likely adults to suffer chronic pain, have faced a barrage of research reports pointing out the dangers of almost every painkiller on the market. Still the pain persists, so what should you do about finding relief from a pain medicine.

May 31, 2007 – Senior citizens, who are the most likely adults to suffer chronic pain, have faced a barrage of research reports pointing out the dangers of almost every painkiller on the market. Still the pain persists, so what should you do about finding relief from a pain medicine.

SEATTLE, May 31 – Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine report that they have successfully used gene therapy to block the pain response in an animal model of neuropathic pain, a type of chronic pain in people for which there are few effective treatments.

The walls are caving in. No matter how many blankets he has, the cold sweats overwhelm him. Vomiting and diarrhea are just the beginning of his comedown.

Surgery Often Provides Rapid Relief for Patients in Pain, Study Says

Title: Back Pain Often Ends Without Surgery Category: Health News Created: 5/31/2007 Last Editorial Review: 5/31/2007

JRRD releases single-topic issue on pain and pain management. Full text articles can be accessed online without prior registration or a password.

Not long ago, choosing a pain reliever meant finding one that eased your pain without being too hard on the stomach. Now, research suggests that some commonly used pain medications--not just the now-banned Vioxx--can raise the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. New step-by-step recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) can help you choose a pain reliever that's good for both ...