Tag: Pain Management
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Exercise, Not Rest, Is Key to Managing Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Why Exercise Matters More Than Rest for Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is rising worldwide, and experts increasingly emphasize a simple, effective strategy: move more, not less. While rest might provide short-term relief after flare-ups, sustained exercise is the proven path to reduce pain, improve function, and slow disease progression. A growing body of evidence…
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Reducing Sleep Drugs Improves Life Quality for Older Adults
Overview: Sleep Drug Use and Aging As people age, sleep problems are common, and many older adults turn to medications to help them rest. A recent study published online on October 24 in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas suggests that reducing future use of sleep medications could lead to healthier lives for seniors, with…
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New Victorian Pain Standard Introduces Green Whistle Analgesia for Contraception Procedures and Announces Endometriosis Clinic
Victoria launches a comprehensive women’s pain standard The Victorian government has unveiled a new women’s pain standard aimed at improving how pain is managed during procedures and in everyday care. Central to the standard is a commitment to minimize unnecessary suffering, with a focus on evidence-based pain relief, patient consent, and clear reporting of outcomes.…
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New Pain-Management Standard: ‘Green Whistle’ for Painful Contraception Procedures in Victoria
Victoria Launches a Comprehensive Women’s Pain Standard In a move aimed at transforming the experience of medical care for women, the Victorian government has announced a new standard dedicated to managing women’s pain. The initiative, part of a broader effort to improve women’s health services, introduces standardized analgesia options for painful contraception procedures. At the…
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Victoria’s Women’s Pain Standard: Green Whistle Analgesic and New Endometriosis Clinic
Victoria adopts a comprehensive Women’s Pain Standard In a landmark move, the Victorian government is introducing a Women’s Pain Standard intended to improve the experience of care for women during painful medical procedures. The standard, which targets common but often poorly managed sources of pain, aims to set consistent expectations for pain assessment, timely relief,…
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Former X Factor Star Hospitalized with Mystery Illness, Morphine Drip in Place
In a Rare Glimpse into a Private Medical Crisis A former X Factor star has shared unsettling news from a hospital bed after what she called a “last minute” medical stay. The details are sparse, with the artist choosing to keep the specifics of the diagnosis and surgery private. What is clear is that the…
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X Factor Star Hospitalized: Mystery Illness and Morphine Drip
Former X Factor Star Faces Unsettling Health Crisis A former X Factor contestant and member of the Happy Mondays has revealed she is currently in hospital under distressing circumstances tied to a mystery illness. In a string of social media updates, she described a “last-minute” hospital stay and hinted at undergoing unexpected surgery, while also…
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X Factor Star Hospitalised Over Mystery Illness Update
Former X Factor Star Hospitalised After Mysterious Health Event A former X Factor contestant has revealed she is currently in hospital following what she describes as a last-minute medical episode. The details surrounding the illness remain private as her team requests patience from supporters while doctors work to determine the cause. In a social media…
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Opioid Receptors in Motion Offer Clues for Safer Painkillers
Understanding the Moving Target: What Mu-Opioid Receptors Do For decades, scientists have known that opioids relieve pain by binding to mu-opioid receptors in the brain. What has remained murkier is how this binding translates into the complex cascade that controls pain, mood, breathing, and reward. A new wave of research tracks these receptors in motion,…
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Personalized Pain Care Could Transform Life for Australians with Parkinson’s
Overview: The Hidden Burden of Pain in Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease is widely recognized for tremors and mobility challenges, yet many Australians living with the condition also face persistent pain. Pain can be non-motor in origin, arising from muscle rigidity, postural changes, neuropathic factors, and the tremor-related strain on joints. For some, pain worsens as the…