by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 9, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Pain Conditions, Trending News
What did the research discover? This study found that nearly one-third (32%) of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) transitioned to chronic LBP within six months. The risk of developing chronic pain was significantly associated with: Higher scores on the Subgroups...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 6, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Skin Conditions
What Did the Research Discover? This study examined the effectiveness of doxycycline, an antibiotic, in treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)—a type of hair loss that primarily affects Black women. There are currently no large studies proving that...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 6, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Skin Conditions
What Did the Research Discover? Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a skin disease that causes painful blisters and severe itching. It is most common in older adults, and treatment options can be limited due to side effects from traditional medications like steroids. This...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 6, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Pain Conditions
What Did the Research Discover? Low back pain is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Many people take pain relievers to manage their symptoms, but this study found that most medications offer little to no benefit. The research reviewed...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 6, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Pain Conditions
What Did the Research Discover? This study looked at whether people with a history of opioid use disorder (OUD) experience increased pain sensitivity and if this is linked to opioid use. Researchers analyzed 39 studies involving over 1,300 people with OUD and 700...
