Researchers are identifying the biological basis for differences between the sexes when it comes to the development of chronic pain, both in people and in rodents. The payoff for a better understanding could one day be huge for patients.
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Men and Women, Male and Female Animals: What’s the Deal with Sex Differences in Chronic Pain? (Part 1)
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Men and Women, Male and Female Animals: What’s the Deal with Sex Differences in Chronic Pain? (Part 2)
This is part two of a feature article on sex differences in chronic pain.
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Opioids Can Heighten Pain Through an Immune System Protein
A new study shows how opioids can actually increase pain. The relevance of the findings to people with persistent pain remains uncertain.
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Real People Sharing Their Pain Stories
Three leading advocates tell their pain stories, as part of IASP's Global Alliance of Pain Patient Advocates.
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How Well Is Pain Being Managed Throughout the World?
At the 2018 IASP World Congress on Pain, representatives from international patient organizations shared new survey data and insights about the global management of pain.