B Vitamins Supplementation as Treatment for Episodic Migraine in Women
Presenting at AHS 2022, researchers examined the effects of supplementation of B vitamins and a combination of these vitamins on women with episodic migraine.
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Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths Increased Between 2019 and 2020
Researchers used data from the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System in order to assess trends in gabapentin-involved overdose deaths.
Clinical Challenge: Bilateral Blurry Vision
A man in his late 40s comes to the emergency department with a complaint of blurry vision that lasted for approximately 20 minutes before returning to normal. The loss of focused vision affected both eyes. Can you make the diagnosis?
Migraines Among Underserved Black Older Adults
Study authors examine factors associated with migraine headaches in a sample of underserved Black older adults.
What Are the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People With Migraine?
Researchers sought to assess the qualitative effects of COVID-19 on patients with migraine who never tested positive for or been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Clinical Challenge: Shoulder Injury
A 22-year-old man presents to an emergency department for evaluation of right shoulder pain. Can you make the diagnosis?
Topical NSAIDs as First-Line Treatment for Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis
Authors outline the efficacy and safety of topical NSAIDs for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions including osteoarthritis.
Novel Sciatica Treatment Provides Significant Pain Relief in Phase 3 Trial
SP-102 is a dexamethasone sodium phosphate viscous gel formulation that is administered by epidural injection.
Abdominal Migraine in Pediatric Patients
Experts discuss the clinical features of, treatments for, and need for further research on the topic of abdominal migraine in pediatric populations.
Atogepant Reduces Monthly Migraine Days in Chronic Migraine Trial
The PROGRESS study compared the efficacy and safety of atogepant to placebo in 778 adults with at least a 1-year history of chronic migraine.
How Much Does Pain Catastrophizing Affect Patients With RA, PsA, and axSpA?
Researchers analyzed pain catastrophizing in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and axial spondyloarthritis from a biopsychosocial perspective.
CDC Issues Proposed Changes to Opioid Painkiller Guidelines
Proposed changes dovetail with a nationwide epidemic of opioid use and overdose deaths.
Nonopioid Regimen Controls Postoperative Pain in Knee, Shoulder Surgery
Multimodal nonopioid regimen of NSAIDs and muscle relaxants provides similar or better pain control than opioids in ACL and rotator cuff surgeries.
Pain Syndromes Common in Patients With Long COVID
Diffuse myofascial pain associated with fatigue and poor sleep hygiene have been noted in patients with long-COVID.
Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Migraine Headache Attacks
Researchers found that vitamin D supplementation could reduce headache attacks per month, headache days per month.
Duloxetine Does Not Alleviate Pain in Chronic Osteoarthritis
No differences seen in WOMAC pain at 3 or 12 months with duloxetine added to usual care, or in subgroup with symptoms of centralized pain.
Opioid-Sparing Effects Comparable Between Oral and IV Acetaminophen After Pediatric Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy
Researchers compared opioid-sparing effects between intravenous acetaminophen and oral acetaminophen in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
PRP Injections No Better Than Placebo for Knee Osteoarthritis
Platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve knee osteoarthritis pain symptoms or joint structure compared with placebo injections in a randomized controlled trial.
Pilates, McKenzie Therapy, and Functional Restoration More Effective Than Others in Reducing Chronic Low Back Pain
Study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of different exercise treatments on pain intensity in adults with chronic low back pain.
FDA Approves Virtual Reality System to Treat Chronic Back Pain
The FDA reports that EaseVRx uses the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other behavioral therapy techniques to reduce pain and pain interferences.
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