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Research Spotlights
Explore the projects helping to make a difference in the opioid crisis.
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HEAL SPRINT study aims to identify culprit factors that predict chronic pain in teens
Published: January 9, 2024
Topics:
Pain Biomarkers
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New treatment options on the horizon for pain associated with sickle cell disease
Published: January 26, 2022
Topics:
PRISM, Device Discovery
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The NIH HEAL Initiative wants to learn from examples of successful strategies used by researchers that meet patients where they are and invite them to join the research process. Email [email protected]
Published: August 19, 2020
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Meet the mavericks of pain and substance use disorder research.
Published: August 29, 2024
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Communities and scientists join forces to save lives from opioid use disorder
Published: October 19, 2020
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Questions and answers with Amy Goldstein and Barbara Oudekerk
Published: September 7, 2022
Topics:
Adolescent Prevention
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NIH HEAL Initiative research seeks better long-term outcomes for babies with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, or NOWS.
Published: June 12, 2020
Topics:
ACT NOW
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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."
Published: March 23, 2023
Topics:
Non-addictive Therapies
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