Prevalence of Low Back Pain About 26.4% in US Workers
16.9 percent of workers with any low back pain missed at least 1 day of work in previous 3 months.
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Risk for Chronic Pain May Be Doubled in Patients With Gout
A diagnosis of incident or new chronic pain may be twice as likely in patients with vs without gout.
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events With Lasmiditan Use for Acute Migraine
Study evaluated safety profile of lasmiditan based on findings from the 2 phase 3 studies (SPARTAN and SAMURAI) for the treatment of acute migraine.
Increased Disability, Reduced Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients Receiving Infusion Therapy for Migraine
Children and adolescents undergoing infusion therapy for migraine were found to have higher levels of functional disability and a lower quality of life compared with patients not receiving infusion therapy.
International Headache Society Guidelines for Trials of Preventive Treatment of Pediatric Migraine
The International Headache Society through roundtable discussion with stakeholders, such as the Clinical Trials and the Child and Adolescent Standing Committees, including lay people and pharmaceutical professionals, updated their guidelines for controlled trials of preventive treatment for migraines within the pediatric population.
Significance and Prevalence of Headache in Multiple Sclerosis
Research study results showed that treatments for multiple sclerosis precipitated headaches and migraines.
Patients With Migraine at Greater Risk for Dry Eye Disease
Individuals with vs without migraine may be more likely to have comorbid dry eye disease.
Complementary and Integrative Treatments for Migraine
Approximately half of the 14% of Americans who have severe headache and migraine report having tried interventions such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.
Predictors of Poor Pain Control Following Surgery
Investigators conducted a meta-analysis to identify predictors of poor postoperative pain control with a goal of developing personalized care pathways to improve outcomes.
Persistent Postsurgical Opioid Use in Youth Associated With Long-Term Use of Opioids by Relatives
Persistent opioid use in opioid-naive adolescents and young adults undergoing surgery or dental procedures may be associated with long-term use of opioids by a relative.
Evidence-Based Medicine in Acute Pediatric Migraine Associated With Demographics
The demographic characteristics and migraine diagnosis of pediatric patients with headache were found to be associated with the use of evidence-based medicine and prescriptions for opioids and barbiturates as first-line treatment.
Opioid Prescription of 4 to 7 Days May Be Sufficient for Acute Pain Management
An initial prescription of opioids for 4 to 7 days for the management of acute pain in the primary care setting was found to be sufficient.
How Effective Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Treating Headache?
More research is needed before widespread use of transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation can be suggested for mainstream clinical care.
Updated Guidelines for Controlled Trials of Acute Treatment of Migraine
New guidelines from the International Headache Society aim to affect the design, conduct, and reporting for clinical trials in migraine.
Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Number of Migraine Days
Aerobic exercise may be associated with a reduction in the number of migraine days.
Psychological Treatments Show Efficacy in Primary Headache Disorder
Researchers found data to support psychological treatments to reduce the number of headaches and the headache index.
An Overview of Thunderclap Headache
In an interview with Neurology Advisor, Robert Cowan, MD, FAAN explains how thunderclap headache may be the only early warning sign of vascular changes or brain injury.
Opioid Prescriptions Dropped for New Users From 2012 to 2017
Many providers stopped initiating opioid therapy from July 2012 to December 2017.
AAOS: One-Third of US Children Report Back Pain
One in three children between the ages of 10 and 18 years said they had back pain in the past year.
Odds of Dry Eye Disease Up With Migraine Headache
Patients with migraine headache have increased odds of dry eye disease even after adjustment for confounders
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