CB2 Receptor Agonist Effective for Neuropathic Pain in Preclinical Studies
CNTX-6016, a highly-selective cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist, was found to provide adequate analgesia in preclinical models of neuropathic pain.
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Purdue Files for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Crisis Suits
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, touching off what could be a fierce battle by dozens of states hoping to recoup billions spent fighting the opioid crisis.
Purdue Pharma Tentatively Reaches Settlement in Opioid Lawsuits
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has reached a tentative settlement with a coalition of states and local governments that sued the company over its role in America’s ongoing opioid crisis.
Acupuncture May Alleviate Leg Pain Associated With Chronic Discogenic Sciatica
Acupuncture may offer short-term benefits for leg pain associated with chronic discogenic sciatica.
Cell Therapy Receives Fast Track Status for Degenerative Disc Disease
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation for IDCT (DiscGenics, Inc.), an investigational cell therapy for the reduction in pain and disability associated with degenerative disc disease (DDD).
Nonmigraine Headache and Facial Pain: Overview & Expert Interview
Accurate diagnosis is essential to inform treatment strategy, particularly with headaches that may be secondary to a potentially life-threatening medical condition.
Neuropathic Pain in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
For patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, the presence of neuropathic pain leads to worsened disability and disease outcome.
Novel vs Traditional Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain
The use of novel waveforms, frequencies, and stimulation modes in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapies may be more effective at relieving chronic low back pain and/or leg pain compared with traditional tonic low-frequency SCS.
Stimulating Dorsal Root Ganglions Plus Dorsal Columns for Complex Pain Patterns
For certain patients with complex pain patterns, stimulating both dorsal root ganglion and dorsal columns may relieve pain effectively.
Mirogabalin May Alleviate Pain Associated With Postherpetic Neuralgia
Mirogabalin was found to be safe, well tolerated, and effective at alleviating postherpetic neuralgia-associated pain.
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