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Dive into Wellness: The Surprising Perks of a Hot Bath

December 5, 2025

Hot baths are more than just a way to unwind. They can actually do wonders for your health. Imagine soaking in warm water and knowing it's doing your body good. It's not just about feeling relaxed. There's real science behind it. First off, hot baths can be great for your heart. When you soak in ho

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Choosing the Right Pain Reliever After Knee or Hip Surgery

November 5, 2025

Pain relief after knee or hip replacement is super important. But, doctors have a tough job picking the best painkiller. There are lots of options, but not enough info on how they compare. Old studies only looked at two treatments at a time. They didn't cover all the choices or consider how differe

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Tuning Out Pain: How Music Can Be a Powerful Medicine

October 22, 2025

Music isn't just for entertainment; it can actually help people feel better when they're in pain. Rod Salaysay, a nurse at UC San Diego Health, knows this well. He plays guitar and ukulele for patients recovering from surgery. When he plays, patients often smile, relax, and sometimes even need fewer

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Tuning Out Pain: How Music Can Be a Powerful Medicine

October 19, 2025

Music can be a powerful tool in managing pain. This is not just a guess. Science is starting to prove it. Hospitals are using music more and more. Some nurses even play instruments for patients. One nurse, Rod Salaysay, plays guitar and ukulele. He plays music for patients after surgery. He plays al

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Mind and Body: Physiotherapists Stepping Up in Mental Health Care

October 19, 2025

Physiotherapists are increasingly playing a crucial role in managing pain for individuals with serious mental illnesses. This shift highlights the importance of addressing both physical and mental health together. Often, people with mental health conditions face more physical health issues. These is

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Why Are So Many Teachers Staying Home?

October 17, 2025

Teachers in Saudi Arabia are frequently absent from school due to neck, shoulder, and back pain. This issue is widespread, with nearly half of them having taken time off because of these ailments. But what's causing this? Is it because they are older, work too much, or maybe they don't get enough re

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Kids and Pain Relief: The Ketorolac Dilemma

October 9, 2025

Ketorolac is a powerful pain reliever often used for children, but it's not an opioid. That's a good thing because doctors are trying to use fewer opioids. However, the right dose for kids is still a mystery. Most doses given to children are based on adult doses, but kids' bodies process medicine di

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The Power of Tunes: How Music Helps Heal

July 19, 2025

Music has always been a part of healing, but now science is showing just how much it can help. In Cleveland, Ohio, cancer patients can ask for a special kind of medicine: live music at their bedside. Studies show that music can make pain feel less intense, reducing it by about 20%. This doesn't mean

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Finding the Better Pain Relief for Ear Surgeries

July 2, 2025

Ear surgeries can be quite painful, and finding the right pain relief is crucial. Two methods were put to the test: a nerve block called the superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) and a common painkiller, intravenous morphine. The goal was to see if the nerve block could be just as good as morphin

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Clearing Up Confusion: The 60-Day PNS Therapy Explained

July 1, 2025

Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has been around for a while, but the 60-day treatment is a newer approach. It's caused some confusion among doctors and patients. Some wonder if it's a trial, a permanent fix, or something else. The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) wants to clear th