Author: Beth Sisson MedicalNewsToday Cayenne contains a compound called capsaicin, which may help to relieve pain. Topical application of capsaicin may help to relieve shingles pain. Capsaicin is the compound in cayenne that gives it its spicy flavor and burning sensation. Capsaicin has pain-relieving properties that may help to reduce shingles pain. This article examines […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS: Alessandra Alciati, Fabiola Atzeni, Fausto Salaffi, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2022 Jun 13 OBJECTIVES Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome of unknown aetiology characterised by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and associated with high rates of psychiatric comorbidities, mainly mood and anxiety disorders.This study aims to determine the age at onset (AAO) […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ferdinand Lali PhD MedicalNewsToday Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a common disease among older adults caused by the varicella-zoster virus that also causes chickenpox. Some previous studies have linked shingles to an increased risk of dementia, but others have reported a lack of such an association. A new large population-based study shows that […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Sun, Cong MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: July 2022 – Volume 135 – Issue 1 – p 178-190 BACKGROUND: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an emerging, minimally invasive procedure used to treat patients with intractable chronic pain conditions. Although several signaling pathways have been proposed to account for SCS-mediated pain relief, the precise mechanisms […]
Read MoreAUTHOR: Amanda Barrell MedicalNewsToday People can experience a range of headaches that can cause different types of pain, including a throbbing pain at the back of the head. This pain can result from a headache or other medical conditions. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) headaches are among the most common […]
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