FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 21, 2022·5 min readNew Drugs With High Abuse Potential More Likely to Be Approved and Go to Market to Treat PainStudy reveals 27.8% of pain medications with high abuse potential make it all the way through the development process, compared to only 4.7% of medications with lower potential for abuse.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2016·5 min readPopular Painkiller Reduces Feelings of EmpathyA new study reports acetaminophen may reduce feelings of empathy as well as pain.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 7, 2019·3 min readNew data indicates rise in opioid use for migraine treatmentAlmost 1 in 5 people now use opioids to treat migraines. Researchers say a growing number of patients are using opioids to replace medications approved and specially designed to treat migraines, despite knowing the risks of opioid use.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·February 6, 2018·2 min readCan Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·May 23, 2022·3 min readNew Research May Explain Unexpected Effects of Common PainkillersResearchers uncover the mechanism behind how a subset of NSAIDs reduces inflammation, which helps explain some of the curious side effects of the anti-inflammatories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2016·4 min readDoes Painkiller Acetaminophen Hamper Our Ability to Notice Errors?A new study looks at how popular pain killer, acetaminophen, may be inhibiting the brain response associated with error making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·5 min readAcetaminophen During Pregnancy Can Inhibit MasculinityA new study reports paracetamol (acetaminophen) could damage the development of male behaviors in offspring if taken while a female is pregnant.Read More
