A new clinical pilot study will investigate training caregivers on the practice of ear acupressure to help with pain for people with dementia. The study at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health ...

Gabapentin is an anti-seizure drug that is used to treat nerve pain, epilepsy after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. With every drug ...

Chronic pain, such as arthritis, cancer or back pain, lasting for over three months, raises the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study found. The hippocampus, a brain structure highly ...

Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment by 85%, researchers reported n the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Photo by ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults with dementia and pain don't receive adequate drug treatment for their pain, according to a study. Researchers who reviewed the patient records of 115 ...

Up to 80% of dementia patients living in nursing homes also experience pain, but many struggle to communicate their symptoms. A new, $2.1 million study aims to test recently revised guidelines for ...

The shot offers 'therapeutic potential' for one of the leading causes of disability and death among older people, new ...

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The intense inflammation that accompanies shingles can harm the brain, researchers say. Vaccination may be able to prevent ...