From the Horn of Africa to the highveld of South Africa, some mole-rat species are insensitive to certain kinds of pain. A new study shows why.
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Creepy-Crawlies in Pain Research: From a Spider Venom to a Pain Reliever in Mice
At the 2019 annual gathering of the Australian Pain Society, Glenn King described how research on spider venoms could lead to a better understanding of the pain system, and to ideas for new treatments.
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A New Initiative to #SeePainMoreClearly in Patients with Dementia: An Interview with Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
A recently launched social media campaign aims to raise awareness and improve assessment and management of pain in people with dementia.
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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.