Inappropriate pain management after surgery is a major cause of the opioid crisis: Study

Apr 12, 2019, at 09:27 am

New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): Targets to eliminate pain after surgery have driven increases in the use of opioids, and are a major cause of the opioid crisis in the USA, Canada and other countries. For the first time, a new Series of three papers, published in The Lancet, brings together global evidence detailing the role of surgery in the opioids crisis.

Physiotherapy: Who needs it and why?

Mar 23, 2018, at 06:08 pm

Physical injuries, diseases, paralysis or other disabilities may leave a person with limited mobility which, at times, can hinder the quality of life. During these instances, people are often prescribed Physiotherapy as a means to regain mobility and aid movement.

Holding hands can ease pain, sync brainwaves: Study

Mar 04, 2018, at 03:16 pm

New York, Mar 4 (IBNS): Reach for the hand of a loved one in pain and not only will your breathing and heart rate synchronize with theirs, your brain wave patterns will couple up too, according to a new study.