In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have identified the nerve cells that are altered in response to a spinal cord stimulation technique that restores walking ability in patients with severe spinal cord injury. The study involved nine patients who saw their walking ability immediately improve after the …

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Are you struggling with chronic neuropathic pain? Are you tired of traditional pain management methods that just don’t seem to work? At Elihu Institute for Pain Management in Los Angeles, we’re excited to offer a cutting-edge solution: ketamine infusions. Ketamine is a powerful medication that has been used for decades as an anesthetic in surgical …

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A recent study presented at the American Pain Society 2019 Scientific Meeting looked into opioid prescription across different racial groups. The study found that minorities and people of color were prescribed opioid medication less frequently at a lower potency than their white counterparts for similar injuries. Hispanic, black, and Asian people were all prescribed opioids …

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Headaches and migraines can be incredibly debilitating. Many treatments are ineffective and have side effects. What if there was a way for you to manage your migraine pain with an app on your phone?  Thanks to a new device, you can. The FDA recently approved a wearable device that connects to your smartphone for acute …

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Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a relatively harmless drug that combats the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone works by fighting the depression of the central nervous system and allows the respiratory and cardiovascular systems to continue to function in the event of an overdose. This medication can be life saving, but why are …

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No one ever wants to see kids in pain. Everyone wants to do everything they can to protect children, but sometimes situations occur in which some pain is necessary. Certain surgeries can vastly improve a child’s quality of life, or even save it in some cases. After a surgery, the road to recovery can be …

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