Peer Victimization May Predict Mood, Pain in Adolescents With Chronic Pain
Peer victimization may negatively affect mood and pain and may limit activity in youths with chronic pain.
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Titanium Bone-Anchored Implants Used for the First Time to Repair Annular Defects During Diskectomies
For the first time in the United States, titanium bone-anchored implants were used to repair large annular defects during diskectomies.
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy May Not Enhance Biobehavioral Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain
Orthopedic manual physical therapy, when combined with biobehavioral therapy, may not provide additional benefits to patients with chronic low back pain.
Short-Term Medical Marijuana Therapy for Chronic Pain
Short-term marijuana use may be more beneficial than long-term use for patients with chronic pain.
Risk for Chronic Pain May Be Doubled in Patients With Gout
A diagnosis of incident or new chronic pain may be twice as likely in patients with vs without gout.
Menopause Symptoms Linked to Chronic Pain in Midlife
Menopause symptoms are associated with chronic pain among midlife female veterans.
Expert Panel Addresses Challenges to Implementing CDC Guideline on Prescribing Opioids
A panel of experts addressed several challenges associated with the implementation of the 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.
Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use
Substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic efficacy found for 85.5% of qualifying conditions.
Compounded Topical Pain Creams No Better Than Placebo
At 1 month, no significant difference seen in positive outcomes for treatment vs control.
Meta-Analysis of Opioid Treatment for Chronic Noncancer Pain
Opioids may only provide limited benefits for the management of chronic noncancer pain and may be associated with a greater risk for vomiting.
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