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New Technology Can Reduce Pain Without Addictive Opioids
Science.The paper explains the design and efficacy of the technology in an animal model.“Although opioids are extremely effective, they also are extremely addictive,” said Northwestern’s John A. Rogers, the device’s lead developer. “As engineers, we are motivated by the idea of treating pain without drugs — in ways that can be turned on and off instantly, with user control over the intensity of relief.” ADVERTISEMENT “The technology reported here exploits mechanisms that have some similarities to those that cause your fingers to feel numb when cold.
