Rosacea and Diet: What Do We Know?
Alcohol and fatty foods have shown the potential to trigger rosacea flare-ups, while certain supplements have shown promise in reducing symptoms.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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.
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.
Antidepressants May Improve Sleep Quality in Women With Depression
Researchers assessed the percentages of REM and Stage 3 sleep, controlling for age and sleep medication use.
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.
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.
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.
Psychological Treatment Provides Pain Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Sixty-six percent of patients randomly assigned to pain reprocessing therapy were pain-free after treatment compared with 20% in placebo group.
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
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.
Opioid Guideline Resources for Nurse Practitioners
The CDC offers 4 resources to support Nurse Practitioners in implementing opioid guidelines.
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