abdominal pain
Novel Diagnostic Tool for Abdominal Pain May Improve Treatments
Pain physicians from around the United States have published a new diagnostic tool in the Journal of Pain Research ...
MAY 13, 2024

Increased Awareness of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Could Help Treat Unexplained Abdominal Pain
Successful diagnosis and treatment often requires a multidisciplinary effort
MARCH 14, 2023

Researchers Target Piezo2 to Control Abdominal Pain
By focusing their attention on an ion channel in the colon responsible for sense of touch and temperature, ...
JANUARY 12, 2023

Study: Skip Ultrasound in Pregnant Patients With Abdominal Pain
When the findings of a physical examination in a pregnant woman presenting with acute abdominal pain are suggestive ...
OCTOBER 25, 2022

Treating Parastomal Hernias: Approaches to a Painful, Vexing Problem
“Parastomal hernias are really challenging, with high recurrence rates, and potential complications. So, when ...
MARCH 10, 2022

Mesh Removal: How Much Does Surgical Approach Matter?
Does surgical approach matter for inguinal hernia mesh removal?
JANUARY 21, 2022

Will CODA Trial Results Change Surgeons’ Approach to Appendicitis?
In the largest study of surgery versus antibiotics for appendicitis, almost half of patients who received a single ...
JANUARY 13, 2022

Ultrasound-Guided ESP Block Effective for Pancreatitis Pain
A new case series indicated that US-guided ESP blocks may be an effective analgesic technique in patients suffering ...
DECEMBER 7, 2021

FDA Clearance Expands Indication of PNS Device
The FDA cleared an indication expansion for a peripheral nerve stimulation device to cover use in the head, neck ...
OCTOBER 20, 2021

Can Sunflower Seeds Relieve Abdominal Pain?
A synthetically optimized peptide naturally found in sunflower seeds may be a promising drug for treating pain ...
OCTOBER 8, 2021

Ultrasound for Diagnosing Appendicitis: A Potentially Valuable Adjunct
Despite more than 280,000 appendectomies being performed in the United States every year, appendicitis remains a ...
JULY 21, 2021

Novel Opioid Targets Bowel Without Respiratory Depression in Preclinical Study
Researchers have found that a novel opioid reduced inflammatory bowel pain just as well as conventional opioids ...
JULY 7, 2021
