Research Spotlights

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

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Reframing Shame
Everyone wins when we dismantle stigma
Published: August 2, 2021
Topics: Stigma in Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder
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Can Treating Pain and Mood Together Improve Outcomes for People With Chronic Low Back Pain?
HEAL researchers combine antidepressants and physical therapy
Published: July 6, 2021
Topics: Back Pain Consortium Research Program
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A New Way to Look at the Infant Brain
HEAL-funded researchers develop an MRI-compatible crib
Published: June 9, 2021
Topics: HBCD Study
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What Is HEAL Doing to Improve Pain Management?
Published: June 1, 2021
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Protein Engineering for Chronic Pain
Turning tarantula venom into a non-opioid treatment for pain
Published: May 7, 2021
Topics: Non-addictive Therapies
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PlaySmart
HEAL-funded research team is using the power of play to prevent opioid misuse in youth
Published: March 9, 2021
Topics: Adolescent Prevention
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Phone-Based Pain Management Could be a Lifeline for Low-Income Patients
Helping vulnerable populations acquire treatment for low back pain
Published: February 23, 2021
Topics: PRISM, Advancing Health Equity
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Sealing the Deal
Using bone glue to treat pain from wisdom-tooth extractions
Published: February 9, 2021
Topics: Small Business Programs
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