Sydney Pain Management Centre & Sydney Pain Research Centre

New research reveals that pain is produced differently at the cellular level between men and women. Pain-sensing nerve cells from male and female tissues respond differently to sensitizing substances like prolactin and orexin B, leading to sex-specific pain experiences. This discovery, involving studies on mice, monkeys, and humans, could pave the way for gender-specific pain treatments. Such targeted therapies may improve pain management by addressing the unique biological mechanisms in each sex. #ChronicPain #Neuroscience #HealthInnovation #PainManagement #MedicalResearch

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Joining “Centres of Excellence” #SPMC #SPDS Years of #teamwork and #planning to bring a #cohesive, #knowledgeable and #innovative group of #HCP and #administration in a #multidisciplinary #interdisciplinary environment at the highest #standard to deliver the best possible #evidencebase care to our #patients. staying ahead of the curve with the most #advancedpaintherapies and #research to advance the #science of #painmedicine. I feel very privileged, humbled and proud to lead such a great team. #sydneypainmanagementcentre #sydneypaindaysurgery #sydneypainresearchcentre

On May 20th, we joyously celebrated Clinical Trials Day, honoring the remarkable legacy of James Lind and the transformative impact of clinical research. At Sydney Pain Management and Sydney Pain Research Centre, we proudly commemorate Lind's pioneering trial on scurvy, which revolutionized medical understanding and paved the way for modern clinical investigations. Why May 20? Clinical Trials Day is celebrated globally each May 20 to recognize the day in 1747 that James Lind, a ship’s surgeon in the British Royal Navy, started what is often considered to be the first randomized clinical trial. In this case, it was to study the effects of different treatments on scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, and a major scourge for sailors on long voyages. Amazingly, Lind had found a cure for scurvy--after carrying out a clinical trial in only 12 people, of whom only two received the active treatment of citrus fruits. Many historians believe that the prevention and treatment of scurvy using citrus was the single most important factor in enhancing the physical health of the British fleet. This true story is intended to provide hope and solace to the thousands of clinical investigators who work every day to explore new treatments in medicine. Although these events occurred 250 years ago, clinical researchers will find Lind's experiences to be familiar. Initial enthusiasm is often based on sparse data, and early findings are typically regarded with skepticism by colleagues. Once established, it can take decades for the treatment to be widely adopted. Happy Clinical Trials Day! #ClinicalTrialsDay #SydneyPainManagement #SydneyPainResearchCentre #MedicalResearch #Innovation #HealthcareAdvancement #painmanagement

Our posters are up at #INS2024 1- USING SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS) IN PATIENTS WITH CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHIC (CIPN) PAIN. 2-PROSPECTIVE, LONG-TERM, REAL-WORLD, PRACTICE AUDIT ON OMNIA SPINAL CORD STIMULATION THERAPY IN A COHORT OF CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS #CIPN #SCS #omnia Amir Papan, Ph.D. Parsa Mohabbati

On this International Nurses Day, let's honor the unsung heroes in chronic pain management. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise bring comfort and relief to countless patients worldwide. Today, we celebrate their tireless efforts, resilience, and unwavering commitment to improving lives. Thank you to all nurses for your invaluable contributions. Your compassion and skill make a world of difference. Happy International Nurses Day to every nurse making a difference in chronic pain management and beyond. #PainManagement #chronicpain

In a recent study led by Yuan et al., the complex interplay between emotional regulation and pain catastrophizing in chronic noncancer pain patients is examined. Through the analysis of data from 150 adults on opioid treatment, insights into how emotional dysregulation intensifies pain experiences are revealed, highlighting the need for tailored interventions. https://lnkd.in/gFJi7nMj #chronicpain #painmanagement

The Sydney Pain Research Centre (SPRC) collaborates with UNSW under the ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health. This partnership leverages interdisciplinary expertise to tackle challenges in biophysical and biochemical sensors, energy solutions, and data analytics, aiming for improved health outcomes. SPRC involvement enriches research initiatives, fostering an environment where collective knowledge drives healthcare innovation forward.

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