Acupuncture Reduces Aromatase Inhibitor-Related Joint Pain
Findings observed in women with early-stage breast cancer who were taking an aromatase inhibitor and had a score of 3 or higher on BPI-WP item.
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CDC Releases Updated Guidance on Prescribing Opioid Pain Medication
The 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline is intended to help clinicians weigh the benefits and risks of opioids and alternative pain treatments for outpatients.
Some Patients Swap Opioids for Medical Cannabis to Treat Pain
In survey, some patients report less pain, better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis.
Conditioned Pain Modulation Impaired in Individuals With Symptomatic COVID-19
Investigators assessed the impact of SARS-Cov-2 infection on pressure-pain sensitivity, conditioned pain modulation, and exercise-induced hypoalgesia.
Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Likely Have Limited Efficacy Among Older Adults
A team of investigators assessed outcomes following epidural steroid injections for pain relief in older adults with new episodes of back pain.
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System May Decrease Opioid Consumption in Chronic Pain
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of an implantable pump on opioid consumption in patients with chronic noncancer pain.
Unusual Cause of Chest, Abdominal Pain in Teen Following ACL Repair
A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents with a 1-day history of acute-onset abdominal pain, palpitations, and anemia. Can you make the diagnosis?
Acupuncture May Speed Kidney Stone Pain Relief in Emergency Settings
Acupuncture can be considered an optional adjunctive pain treatment for acute renal colic, according to investigators.
Opioid Denials Lead to Rise in Violent Attacks on Pain and Addiction Experts
Pain and addiction specialists discuss the rise in workplace violence over opioid denials and how to improve communication and change patient expectations.
FDA Clears PENS Device for Pain Related to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
First Relief is a wearable PENS device that is placed behind the ear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Factors That Can Affect Ulcerative Colitis Flares
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are looking to avoid recurrent flare-ups of the disease, which can cause significant pain and discomfort. What are some notable factors that have an impact on UC flares that health care professionals can explain to their patients?
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.
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