Research Spotlights
Explore the projects helping to make a difference in the opioid crisis.
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HEAL-funded research team is using the power of play to prevent opioid misuse in youth
March 9, 2021
Topics:
Adolescent Prevention
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Helping vulnerable populations acquire treatment for low back pain
February 23, 2021
Topics:
PRISM, Advancing Health Equity
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Using bone glue to treat pain from wisdom-tooth extractions
February 9, 2021
Topics:
Small Business Programs
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NIH HEAL research aims to address stigma among healthcare providers
January 21, 2021
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Questions and answers with the HEAL Patient Engagement Working Group
January 7, 2021
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Can immersive experiences provide relief by distracting patients from pain?
December 22, 2020
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Re-envisioning how the criminal justice system responds to the opioid crisis
November 5, 2020
Topics:
JCOIN
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