Chronic Pain Archives - Clinical Advisor

Intrathecal Drug Delivery System May Decrease Opioid Consumption in Chronic Pain

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

September 14, 2022

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess the impact of an implantable pump on opioid consumption in patients with chronic noncancer pain.

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Opioid Denials Lead to Rise in Violent Attacks on Pain and Addiction Experts

By

John Schieszer

September 1, 2022

Pain and addiction specialists discuss the rise in workplace violence over opioid denials and how to improve communication and change patient expectations.

Sleep Information Center

Antidepressants May Improve Sleep Quality in Women With Depression

By

Heather R. Johnson

June 23, 2022

Researchers assessed the percentages of REM and Stage 3 sleep, controlling for age and sleep medication use.

Pain Information Center

Pain Syndromes Common in Patients With Long COVID

By

John Schieszer

February 7, 2022

Diffuse myofascial pain associated with fatigue and poor sleep hygiene have been noted in patients with long-COVID.

Pain Management Information Center

Duloxetine Does Not Alleviate Pain in Chronic Osteoarthritis

January 7, 2022

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.

Pain Management Information Center

Pilates, McKenzie Therapy, and Functional Restoration More Effective Than Others in Reducing Chronic Low Back Pain

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

November 24, 2021

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.

Pain Information Center

Psychological Treatment Provides Pain Relief for Chronic Back Pain

October 5, 2021

Sixty-six percent of patients randomly assigned to pain reprocessing therapy were pain-free after treatment compared with 20% in placebo group.

Geriatrics Information Center

How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients

By

Valerie K. Sabol, PhD, MBA, ACNP, GNP, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN

August 30, 2021

GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.