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Experimental pill targets nerve pain pathway, cutting opioid use after abdominal surgery - Medical Xpress

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Experimental pill targets nerve pain pathway, cutting opioid use after abdominal surgery - Medical Xpress
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Opioids can be highly effective at relieving moderate to severe pain, whether it comes from surgery, an injury or conditions such as cancer. They work by activating opioid receptors in the brain and body, which block pain signals and reduce the feeling of pai…

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