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The link between chronic pain, inflammation and dementia

The link between chronic pain, inflammation and dementia

February 09, 2024

In the United States, over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021.

Worldwide, over 55 million people are living with dementia, and, every year, 10 million new cases are diagnosed.

Now, scientists at UT Health San Antonio are looking into how chronic pain is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia.