Based on results from two recent clinical trials, the US Food and Drug Administration approves ubrogepant for short-term migraine treatment.
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In the Search for New Drugs, the Migraine Field Wins the Day ─ Again
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A New Clinical Trial Shows Clear Benefits of TENS for Fibromyalgia – Finally!
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduces pain from movement and fatigue.
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The Culture of Research: “A Shocking Portrait” Calls for Immediate Change
A Wellcome Trust study documents a plethora of widespread issues, including career insecurity, bullying and harassment, sexism and mental health issues. Pain investigators said these problems apply to the pain research environment too.
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Providers’ Expectations Directly Transmit Placebo Effects to Patients via Facial Expressions
A new study shows that social transmission of placebo effects via subtle facial cues decreases experimental heat pain.
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I Want to Hold Your Hand (to Ease the Pain)
New research shows that the touch of a romantic partner reduces pain intensity and unpleasantness, and engages sensory and emotional brain regions, in female study volunteers.