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Genetically-regulated gene expression in the brain associated with chronic pain: relationships with clinical traits and potential for drug repurposing.

Chronic pain is a common, poorly-understood condition. Genetic studies including genome wide association studies (GWAS) identify many relevant variants, which have yet to be translated into full understanding of chronic […]

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Solvent Exchange-Motivated and Tunable in Situ Forming Implants Sustaining Triamcinolone Acetonide Release for Arthritis Treatment.

Arthritis is a syndrome characterized by inflammation in the joints. Triamcinolone acetonide (TA) was used as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of this disease. However, there are limitations to […]

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Discovery of a novel series of potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors with selective affinity for μ Opioid receptor for Safer and long-lasting analgesia.

In this study, we investigated the development of dual-targeted ligands that bind to both μ-opioid receptor (MOR) and carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzymes, using fentanyl structure as a template. We synthesized […]

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Emerging experimental drugs in clinical trials for migraine: observations and key talking points.

There have been significant advances in the treatment of migraine. In response to the clinical success of monoclonal antibodies targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide, there is interest in the clinical trial […]

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Multimodal Analgesia Bundle and Postoperative Opioid Use Among Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery.

A key objective in contemporary surgery is to reduce or eliminate the usage of opioids to minimize gastrointestinal adverse effects, fatigue, and long-term opioid dependency.

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Gabapentin Use Among Individuals Initiating Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

Gabapentin prescriptions have drastically increased in the US due to off-label prescribing in settings such as opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment to manage a range of comorbid conditions and withdrawal […]

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Opioid-Free Discharge After Pancreatic Resection Through a Learning Health System Paradigm.

Postoperative opioid overprescribing leads to persistent opioid use and excess pills at risk for misuse and diversion. A learning health system paradigm using risk-stratified pancreatectomy clinical pathways (RSPCPs) may lead […]

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Mechanisms involved in the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of xanthotoxin.

Xanthotoxin (XAT) is a natural furanocoumarin clinically used in the treatment of skin diseases such as vitiligo and psoriasis. Recent studies have also investigated its effects on anti-inflammatory, anti-cognitive dysfunction, […]

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Emerging nanotechnology backed formulations for the management of atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis is a prevalent chronic skin inflammation affecting 2.1 to 4.1% of adults globally. The complexity of its pathogenesis and the relapsing nature make it challenging to treat. Current […]

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Influence of chronic administration of morphine and its withdrawal on the behaviour of zebrafish.

Morphine is a potent analgesic opiate used to treat chronic pain, mostly in cancer patients. In addition, it is widely used as a drug of abuse. Due to the continuous […]

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