Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

Patients with gout may find relief from severe inflammatory pain due to recently explored peripheral system channels.

Skin-to-skin contact is not necessary to spread the virus that is responsible for over 50% of gastroenteritis cases worldwide.

A weak spot in enzymes responsible for causing antibiotic resistance has been pinpointed, according to a team of researchers from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte (UNC Charlotte).

Chronic painful conditions can have a significant negative impact on a patient's quality of life, but are some conditions worse than others? A recent study sought to determine which chronic pain condition creates the biggest burden on patient quality of life.

The first large-scale clinical trial of its kind has confirmed big news when it comes to treatment for patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

The saying "it's all in your head" may not be that far off when it comes to pain, according to a new study measuring brain activity.

In a world where more and more bacteria are building antibiotic resistance – and most countries have proven to be unprepared for the repercussions – new technology comes with a slew of benefits.

Researchers foresee new, effective Ebola treatments in the future due to a promising discovery in the deadly disease's replication process.

People with a rare inherited condition known as "congenial insensitivity to pain" (CIP), which makes it impossible for them to feel pain, may hold the answer to providing pain relief for patients suffering with chronic pain.

A salmonella outbreak traced back to sushi made with raw tuna has infected a total of 53 individuals so far.

Patients with a range of pain conditions may face amplified discomfort based how on how they perceive their symptoms. The findings were presented at the 34th Annual American Pain Society Scientific Meeting in Palm Springs, CA.

Stiff and swollen joints may land some relief due to a newly discovered anti-inflammatory chemical compound.

In addition to causing pain and discomfort and requiring antibiotics, a Danish study revealed that infections can negatively affect cognitive ability.

If previous research has shown a correlation between chronic pain and depression, it's only natural that the same can be said about chronic pain and happiness – right? A new study shows that's not the case.

Opioid addiction is a serious problem that a subset of patients prescribed opioids for pain could face; however, the issue presents an even more slippery slope for those with chronic pain due to the long-term need for the drugs.

Patients' levels of anxiety and defensiveness are associated with how they view their chronic back pain, a new study showed.

Preventing the replication of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) may be a future reality thanks to an important exploration.

Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide threat with potentially disastrous consequences. In the wake of a recent report claiming Salmonella is becoming less sensitive to medication, a new study shows how misdiagnoses are contributing to the growing problem.

With a new study showing that 4 out of 10 US adults know someone who has battled prescription painkiller abuse during the last 5 years, concerns about the rising epidemic are more prominent than ever.

Researchers from the University of British Columbia since 1995 have been assessing opioid-dependent patients with pain who are on methadone maintenance treatment.

A collaborative team from the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic recently examined the prevalence of migraines in patients with fibromyalgia. The study, presented at the 34th Annual American Pain Society Scientific Meeting in Palm Springs, CA, used patients from the Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Registry database.

The lack of biomarkers for some life-changing conditions makes diagnoses and treatments more challenging. A new study identified possible biological factors for certain painful diseases.

Competing theories have long been put forth to explain more about the cause of chronic pain, but a new study may finally have shed light on the mystery.

While maintaining high levels of physical activity may not appeal to many patients with fibromyalgia (FM), doing so may be the best way to help ease their pain.

Cases of prescription opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction are still on the rise, claiming thousands of lives each year.

Not only does poor sleep result in more pain for fibromyalgia patients, but it is also linked to a lower pain threshold.

Allergy sufferers may refrain from voicing sniffle complaints once they hear the benefits associated with the warmer weather.

A number of factors contribute to the gender difference when it comes to CD4 cell counts in adults with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Yet another potentially deadly bacteria has raised more concern as it has become resistant to the antibiotics that are supposed to fend it away, a new study alerted.

The most common blood-borne infection is seeing a spike in cases across the US due to injection drug use (IDU).