Woman Who Feels No Pain Could Help Scientists Develop New Painkillers

In a case study published Thursday, researchers explained the discovery could help guide new treatments for a range of conditions, from post-operative pain to anxiety.

"The implications for these findings are immense," said Dr. Devjit Srivastava, the co-lead author of the study and a consultant in anesthesia and pain medicine at a public hospital in the north of Scotland. He diagnosed Cameron.

"One out of two patients after surgery today still experiences moderate to severe pain, despite all advances in painkiller medications," he added.

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