Immune cells may underlie sex differences in chronic pain

Immune cells may underlie sex differences in chronic pain At a Glance A study in mice points to certain immune cells as a key reason why chronic pain is more common in women than men. The results suggest possible new chronic pain treatments that don’t rely on addictive opioid medications. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/immune-cells-may-underlie-sex-differences-chronic-pain