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Tetrandrine Represses Inflammation and Attenuates Osteoarthritis by Selective Inhibition of COX-2.

There is a lack of effective and long-term safe drugs for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Tetrandrine (Tet) has been approved and used to treat rheumatoid arthritis for several decades, […]

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Design and development of keratin/chitosan/glucosamine sulfate composite loaded MWCNT intended for osteoarthritis drug delivery.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the cartilage and tissues around the joints, which results in excessive pain and stiffness. One of the most critical challenges for improving […]

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Within-subject, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled evaluation of combining the cannabinoid dronabinol and the opioid hydromorphone in adults with chronic pain.

The potential synergistic effects of combining cannabinoids and opioids for analgesia has received considerable attention. No studies to date have evaluated this combination in patients with chronic pain. The present […]

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Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma Is Predominantly Anti-inflammatory Compared With Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients With Mild-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective, Descriptive Laboratory Study.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used extensively in clinical practice to treat patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Leukocyte-poor PRP (LP-PRP) has been clinically preferred over leukocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP); however, […]

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Cannabidiol alleviates neuroinflammation and attenuates neuropathic pain via targeting FKBP5.

Microglia is a heterogeneous population that mediates neuroinflammation in the central nervous system (CNS) and plays a crucial role in developing neuropathic pain. FKBP5 facilitates the assembly of the IκB […]

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Efficacy and safety of duloxetine in chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a complex condition that is mainly treated with analgesic drugs. However, antidepressant intervention is also an important factor in the treatment of CMP. Duloxetine is […]

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Sophorolipid inhibits histamine-induced itch by decreasing PLC/IP3R signaling pathway activation and modulating TRPV1 activity.

Biosurfactants are attracting much interest due to their potential application as therapeutic agents in the medical and cosmetic field. Previous studies have demonstrated that biosurfactant such as sophorolipid (SL) exhibits […]

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Fentanyl Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion: Narrative Review and Clinical Significance Related to Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl.

This narrative review summarizes literature on pharmaceutical fentanyl’s absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion patterns to inform research on illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF).

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Upadacitinib for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease, the prevalence of which has increased in the last decade. It affects all age groups, with adult involvement being a major focus of interest […]

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Applications of botulinum toxin to the female pelvic floor: Botulinum toxin for genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder and chronic pelvic pain in women.

Chronic pain conditions like genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder and chronic pelvic pain cause significant morbidity in women worldwide and yet are underdiagnosed and undertreated. While the use of botulinum toxin […]

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