Are Antidepressants Effective for Chronic Pain? A Comprehensive Look at Interventional Pain Management
Chronic pain is a common complaint, and it remains challenging to manage. Many doctors prescribe antidepressants to manage such pain, despite limited evidence in favor of their use. A new study provides insight into the effectiveness of antidepressants in chronic pain management and raises questions about the best course of action for patients seeking relief. […]
A GEL STRONGER THAN NATURAL CARTILAGE MAY SOON BE USED TO TREAT JOINT DISORDERS
Summary: Joint disorders are common. Osteoarthritis of larger joints like knee joints can be quite debilitating. These disorders are characterized by a loss of joint cartilage. Treating these disorders is quite challenging, with many requiring joint replacement surgery. However, now researchers have hydrogel that can be used instead of joint replacement. This hydrogel is three […]
Lipofilling Provides Long-lasting Relief In Finger Osteoarthritis
Summary: Osteoarthritis of finger joints is a highly debilitating condition. Pharmacological drugs can provide pain relief in the condition, but they are unsuitable for preventing disease progression. Thus, patients have to take medications daily. Now a new study shows that injecting fat tissues into the finger joints may provide prolonged relief. Furthermore, these fat tissues […]
LIPOFILLING PROVIDES LONG-LASTING RELIEF IN FINGER OSTEOARTHRITIS
Summary: Osteoarthritis of finger joints is a highly debilitating condition. Pharmacological drugs can provide pain relief in the condition, but they are unsuitable for preventing disease progression. Thus, patients have to take medications daily. Now a new study shows that injecting fat tissues into the finger joints may provide prolonged relief. Furthermore, these fat tissues […]
ANTIDEPRESSANTS ARE NOT OF MUCH HELP IN BACK PAIN AND OSTEOARTHRITIS
Summary: The use of antidepressants for managing chronic pain issues like low back pain and osteoarthritis is increasing at an alarming rate. Even many clinical guidelines recommend their use. However, researchers say that evidence in favor of using these medications mostly comes from industry-sponsored trials. Some of the transparent studies published in recent years did not show […]