Researchers Uncover Potential Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain

January 30, 2024 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

A new approach to treating neuropathic pain is making a key step forward thanks to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.

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UT’s Stephen Martin and James Sahn are among the researchers behind the promising new pain drug from NuvoNuro.

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