Exploring medicinal cannabis in endometriosis
17 March, 2021 by Jane AllmanApplied Cannabis Research is conducting an observational study through CA Clinics, investigating medicinal cannabis for the treatment of endometriosis.
Australian back pain trial slashes opioid use
11 March, 2021A NSW trial has led to a 24% reduction in opioid prescribing for patients with acute back pain in emergency departments.
Medicinal cannabis course launched for Australian GPs
23 February, 2021The online Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis aims to provide a best-practice roadmap for GPs on how to manage common conditions with medicinal cannabis.
The promising medicinal benefits of cannabis
21 December, 2020Medicinal cannabis is any cannabis-based product prescribed to relieve the symptoms of a medical condition.
Tool helps manage pain in dementia residents
20 November, 2020A tech partnership means that carers can now access a tool to help identify, monitor and reduce pain in dementia aged-care residents.
Tarantula venom could hold key to IBS pain relief
29 September, 2020Molecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could be used to develop pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Mary's painful experience sparked a CRPS support group
27 July, 2020 by Jane AllmanInjuries sustained in a car accident left Mary in intense pain — she was eventually diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome.
Pain survey shows decline in patient–GP relationship
27 July, 2020Australians suffering with chronic pain have reported a worsening in their relationship with their GP and pharmacist over the past two years, according to the National Pain Survey 2020.
Upcoming National Pain Week reveals the faces of pain
24 July, 2020This National Pain Week — running from 27 July to 2 August — aims to bust some of the myths and stigma surrounding chronic pain.
SA research shows fentanyl safe for mothers in labour
06 July, 2020Research from the University of South Australia shows that fentanyl is a safe option for mothers and babies, providing women with more pain relief choices during labour.
Stimulating device now an option for chronic back pain
03 July, 2020Medical professionals can now access a TGA-approved device to treat patients with chronic back pain, which affects 3.24 million Australians.
Extra-medical opioid use is costing Australia
20 May, 2020National Drug Research Institute has released the first national update on the cost of opioids in 13 years — it's not a pretty picture.
Medicinal cannabis sublingual wafer launched in Australia
14 May, 2020The wafer has been designed to provide rapid and more predictable absorption of cannabis, improved bioavailability and the potential for faster therapeutic action.
1 in 5 over 45s in chronic pain, says report
07 May, 2020An AIHW report explores the latest national data on the proportion of people with chronic pain, as well as its impact, treatment and management.
Ageing in pain
14 November, 2019 by Carol Bennett, CEO, PainaustraliaHow do we best respond to the pain experienced by some of the most frail and vulnerable people in our communities?
