A painkiller developed by Germany's Algiax Pharma has shown efficacy in the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain, another positive development in the search for alternatives to opioids.

If you've ever experienced acute or chronic hip pain, you know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. Ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation, hip pain can be felt all over ...

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Lower back and hip pain share some similar causes, including sprains, strains, pinched nerves, arthritis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Each condition also has unique causes that can affect the ...

Upper abdominal pain originates in the organs and tissues located between your ribs and belly button. The upper abdominal cavity holds the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, bile ducts, ...

Dull or burning pain between your belly button and your breastbone is common with stomach ulcers. Symptoms like burping, vomiting, and feeling uncomfortable after a meal are also possible.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe traumatic condition that frequently results in various neurological disabilities, including significant sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunctions. Ferroptosis, a ...