Research Spotlights

Explore the projects helping to make a difference in the opioid crisis.

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women experiencing chronic pain laying on couch
Turning tarantula venom into a non-opioid treatment for pain
Published: May 7, 2021
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HEAL-funded research team is using the power of play to prevent opioid misuse in youth
Published: March 9, 2021
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Person stretching and grabbing their feet
Helping vulnerable populations acquire treatment for low back pain
Published: February 23, 2021
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dental tools, pills, and a glass of water
Using bone glue to treat pain from wisdom-tooth extractions
Published: February 9, 2021
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A man receiving dialysis
Toward personalized care for people treated with dialysis
Published: January 28, 2021
Topics: Pain & Dialysis
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addressing stigma
NIH HEAL research aims to address stigma among healthcare providers
Published: January 21, 2021
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Questions and answers with the HEAL Patient Engagement Working Group
Published: January 7, 2021
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Zoom photo of JCOIN team
Published: December 29, 2020
Topics: JCOIN
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Virtual Reality
Can immersive experiences provide relief by distracting patients from pain?
Published: December 22, 2020

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