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Gastroenterology Information Center

Chronic Axial Pain Prevalent in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

By

Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date November 19, 2019

This study evaluated previously unreported data from the NHANES 2009-2010 and NHANES 2 (1976-1980) questionnaires that were used to compare axial pain rates among patients with and without inflammatory bowel disease.

Pain Information Center

CBD: A Primer for the PCP

By

Michael Asbach, MPAS, PA-C, Psy-CAQ

Publish Date November 7, 2019

Clinicians are routinely asked by their patients if CBD products are safe and effective, but research is lagging behind public acceptance.

Pain Information Center

Alternative Research Methods Explored to Ensure Sensitivity in Chronic Pain Clinical Trials

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date November 5, 2019

Researchers found that overall research design and methodological criteria need to be examined closely to gauge true treatment effects in chronic pain clinical trials.

Pain Information Center

Type of Initial Provider Consulted for New-Onset LBP May Influence Opioid Use

By

Hannah Dellabella

Publish Date November 4, 2019

Patients with new-onset low back pain who initially consulted a chiropractor or physical therapist vs a primary care physician were found to have reduced risk for long-term opioid use.

Pain Information Center

Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism

Publish Date October 31, 2019

Association more pronounced among children with autism plus developmental comorbidities

Pain Management Information Center

Early Access to Chiropractors, PTs Tied to Decreased Long-Term Opioid Use

Publish Date October 25, 2019

Odds of short- or long-term opioid use higher for initial visits with physicians for low back pain.

Pain Information Center

Primary Care Appointment Time Impacts Prescribing of Opioids

Publish Date October 10, 2019

Appointment time and running behind schedule significantly affect likelihood of opioid prescription.

Pain Information Center

Risks Associated With Discontinuation of Chronic Opioid Therapy for Pain

By

Tyler Rice

Publish Date October 3, 2019

Discontinuing chronic opioid therapy for pain may not reduce mortality risk, and may be associated with an increased risk for overdose death.

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Factors Associated With Greater Opioid Consumption After Major Surgery Identified

By

Tyler Rice

Publish Date September 23, 2019

A set of factors was found to be associated with greater opioid consumption after major surgery.

Neurology Information Center

Migraines Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease

Publish Date September 20, 2019

However, no link seen between migraines and vascular dementia.

Pain Information Center

Guidelines for Inpatient Pain Management May Lead to Safer Opioid Prescribing

By

Brandon May

Publish Date September 10, 2019

An interdisciplinary work group has developed new guidelines for inpatient pain management that was perceived as helpful by clinicians.

Pain Information Center

Readdressing Opioid Dose Tapering and Buprenorphine Indications

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date September 6, 2019

Recognizing prescription opioid dependence and expanding the use of buprenorphine could improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain.

Pain Information Center

Mindfulness-Related Analgesia May Be Associated With Increased PNS Activity

By

Tyler Rice

Publish Date September 5, 2019

Greater high-frequency heart rate variability during mindfulness meditation was found to be associated with reduced pain unpleasantness.

Pain Information Center

Interest in Marijuana, Cannabinoids for Pain Rising Rapidly

Publish Date September 4, 2019

Physician anesthesiologists concerned about prevalent misunderstanding about marijuana, related products.

Pain Information Center

Analgesic Ceiling Dose of Ibuprofen for Acute Pain in the ED Determined

By

Tyler Rice

Publish Date September 3, 2019

Ibuprofen doses of 400, 600, and 800 mg were found to provide comparable analgesia in adult patients seen in the emergency department with moderate to severe acute pain.

Obesity Information Center

Central Obesity Tied to CAD in Postmenopausal Chest Pain

Publish Date August 30, 2019

Central, but not overall, obesity linked to obstructive coronary artery disease underlying stable chest pain.

Pain Information Center

Oklahoma Judge Fines Johnson & Johnson $572 Million Over Opioid Drug Crisis

Publish Date August 28, 2019

Verdict could have huge implications as other states and communities target pharmaceutical firms.

Pain Information Center

Kangaroo Care May Reduce Pain During Repeated Painful Procedures in Infants

By

Tyler Rice

Publish Date August 15, 2019

Kangaroo care may effectively reduce pain over repeated painful procedures in infants in neonatal intensive care units.

Pediatrics Information Center

Evidence Supports Meds Used for Pain Relief in Pediatric Migraine

Publish Date August 16, 2019

But evidence insufficient to assess impact of many treatments to reduce headache frequency in youth.

Neurology Information Center

Excess Caffeine May Be a Trigger for Episodic Migraine Headaches

Publish Date August 13, 2019

Three or more servings of caffeinated beverages associated with higher odds for headache that day.