Tag: Schwann cells
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New Class of Painkillers Aims to Ease Pain Without Suppressing Inflammation
Rethinking Pain Relief: A Targeted Approach Current painkillers, notably non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), fight pain by dampening inflammation. While effective, this approach can delay healing and increase the risk of side effects affecting the heart, stomach, kidneys, and liver. A new line of research from the University of Florence promises a different path: severing the…
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New Painkillers Could Separate Pain Relief from Inflammation: A Potential Breakthrough
Rewriting Pain Management: A New Strategy Emerges Current non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective at easing pain by blocking prostaglandins — chemicals involved in inflammation. While this helps reduce discomfort, it can also hinder the body’s healing processes and bring a range of side effects, from stomach issues to heart and kidney risks. A recent…
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New Painkillers Target Pain Without Blocking Healthy Inflammation
Overview: A Shift in Pain Management Current painkillers, especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are effective at dulling pain but often come with a trade-off: they blunt inflammation, a critical part of the body’s healing process. A new line of research conducted by pharmacologists and clinicians from the University of Florence in Italy investigates a strategy…