A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Journavx (suzetrigine), made by Vertex, is ...

Sarah Richards never imagined she’d end up struggling with pain medication. After a car accident left her with chronic back pain, prescription opioids seemed like a lifeline. Three months later, she ...

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Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly emerging as a transformative tool in pain management, offering a non-pharmacological alternative that capitalises on immersive sensory experiences. By engaging multiple ...

Immediate pain reductions were noted among patients in the ED after receiving acupuncture for acute musculoskeletal pain.

The new guidelines urge doctors to "not underestimate" patients' pain. Women should be given more options for pain management at gynecological appointments, according to first-of-its-kind guidance set ...

Clinicians need to discuss and offer all patients a variety of pain management options for in-office gynecologic procedures ranging from intrauterine device (IUD) insertion to biopsies, according to ...