Tag: Chronic Pain
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Tramadol: Limited relief for chronic pain, higher risks
Summary: What the new analysis shows about tramadol and chronic pain A recent pooled data analysis published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine questions the overall value of tramadol for chronic pain management. The review suggests that while tramadol can slightly reduce pain, the magnitude of relief may be below what many clinicians and patients…
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Tramadol: Limited Relief for Chronic Pain, with Serious Risk Increases
Overview: Tramadol’s Role in Chronic Pain Management Tramadol, a dual-action opioid commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain, has long been a staple in clinical guidelines for managing chronic conditions. Yet a comprehensive data synthesis published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine suggests its benefits may be far more modest than once believed, while the risks…
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Pain and Mental Health Care at UHN
Overview: A new model for pain and mental health at UHN At University Health Network (UHN), a groundbreaking shift is underway. Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf joined the organization in 2022 with a clear mission: treat chronic pain and mental health as a single, interconnected system. His work goes beyond managing physical symptoms; it seeks to ease…
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Bridging Pain and Mental Health at UHN: A New Model of Care
Introduction: A new approach to pain and mental health At Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a quiet revolution is underway. Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf joined UHN in 2022 with a mission: to treat chronic pain and mental health as two sides of the same coin. His work is reshaping patient care by breaking down the traditional…
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Bridging Pain and Mind: UHN’s Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Breaking the Silos: A New Model for Pain and Mental Health Care At Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a quiet revolution is underway. Since joining UHN in 2022, Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf has championed a mission that treats chronic pain and mental health as two sides of the same coin. His approach challenges traditional silos in…
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Two Hours of Exercise a Week Slashes Joint Pain and GP Visits, Study Finds
Two hours a week: a simple, powerful prescription for joint pain A major analysis suggests that a structured, two-hour weekly exercise program can significantly ease joint pain, reduce visits to the GP, and lower sickness absence for people with hip, back, or knee problems. The findings come from a 12-week trial in Greater Manchester, where…
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Endometriosis Surgery Abroad: An Irish Patient Finds Relief in Athens
Introduction: A journey born of pain and frustration Three days after excision surgery for endometriosis in Athens, I lie on an Airbnb couch, achey yet elated. The pain that once ruled my days is dramatically reduced, and the transformation feels almost miraculous. The system that let me down In Ireland, estimates place 155,000 women with…
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Endometriosis Care Abroad: My Athens Excision Experience
When the Irish system let me down Endometriosis affects an estimated 155,000 people in Ireland, yet many women still face delays, disbelief, and a lack of specialist care. My own journey began with relentless pelvic pain and a cascade of confusing symptoms that medical professionals struggled to address. Since August 2024, daily pain, urinary urgency,…
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A New Tool in the Battle Against Chronic Pain? The Holy Grail of Relief
The Holy Grail of Pain Relief: What Scientists Are Pursuing Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, and opioids, while powerful, bring a heavy toll in the form of dependence, tolerance, and life-threatening side effects. This has spurred researchers to seek a drug that can deliver opioid-level relief without the devastating risks. At the center of this…
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A New Tool in the Fight Against Chronic Pain: The Quest for an Opioid-Sparing Drug
Chronic Pain and the Push for Safer Relief Chronic pain affects millions and tests the limits of modern medicine. For decades, powerful opioids have been the go-to option when other treatments fail. But the dangers—dependence, respiratory risks, and a troubling side-effect profile—have spurred an urgent search for better solutions. In this landscape, a new line…