Scientists have developed a pill for nerve-related pain using sea snail venom that could be 100 times as potent as leading treatments.
Topical Treatments For Local Pain Relief Okayed
Gels, creams and sprays containing painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen, and piroxicam are safe and effective treatments for local pain, according to researchers.
Gels, creams and sprays containing painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen, and piroxicam are safe and effective treatments for local pain, according to researchers.
According to New Scientist, Craik's team tested the conotoxin in rats with neuropathic pain. They found that a single oral dose significantly reduced pain using a standard test - how much pressure the rat could withstand before withdrawing its paw. Compared with gabapentin, conotoxin was judged to be 100 times more potent.
Because of the drug's potency, only very small doses are needed, reducing the risk of side effects, says Craik. The drug is awating approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for a trial in humans.
Count Your Currency - For Pain Relief
Forget aspirin, hard cash can ease your aches and pains, that's the conclusion of a new study.
Forget aspirin, hard cash can ease your aches and pains, that's the conclusion of a new study.
Better Pain Relief in Future Thanks to Inflammation Research
A new generation of painkillers based on a new theory of how inflammation causes pain may be possible in future thanks to research at the University of Leeds.
A new generation of painkillers based on a new theory of how inflammation causes pain may be possible in future thanks to research at the University of Leeds.
Easy Pain Relief In Both Children and Adults With Video Games
When people with acute and chronic pain become immersed in video game action, they receive some analgesic benefit.
When people with acute and chronic pain become immersed in video game action, they receive some analgesic benefit.
