Research Spotlights
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Connecting Pain Scientists Through the PURPOSE Network
August 1, 2023
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Exploring family support as a way to protect and manage chronic pain for older African Americans.
May 25, 2023
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The Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) Consortium
May 18, 2023
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HEAL-funded researchers work together with D.C. communities hard-hit by the opioid crisis
May 12, 2023
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NIDA CTN
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Can a single dose of ketamine prevent chronic pain and depression after mastectomy?
April 3, 2023
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HEAL researchers are creating new tools in the toolbox in the quest to help patients with back pain. Learn about "microgels."
March 23, 2023
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Non-addictive Therapies
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Examining the Role of Pain Coping Skills
February 28, 2023
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Dr. Allan Basbaum explains why interacting with pain patients is important for basic scientists.
February 2, 2023
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