CBD: A Primer for the PCP
Clinicians are routinely asked by their patients if CBD products are safe and effective, but research is lagging behind public acceptance.
Pain Management
Type of Initial Provider Consulted for New-Onset LBP May Influence Opioid Use
Patients with new-onset low back pain who initially consulted a chiropractor or physical therapist vs a primary care physician were found to have reduced risk for long-term opioid use.
Early Access to Chiropractors, PTs Tied to Decreased Long-Term Opioid Use
Odds of short- or long-term opioid use higher for initial visits with physicians for low back pain.
Impact of Tightening Opioid Regulations in Patients With Chronic Pain
Patients on long-term opioid treatment for chronic pain reported experiencing negative physical side effects, emotional distress, and degraded relationships with their primary care provider.
Clinical Guideline on Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment for Severe Opioid Use Disorder
The Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse National Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment Steering Committee has released a new guideline on the use of injectable opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder.
Challenges Associated With the Use of CBD, Hemp Oils in Chronic Pain, Opioid Addiction
There are a number of challenges associated with the use of cannabidiol and hemp oils in pain management.
Consensus on Recommendations for End-of-Life Pain Management for the Critically Ill in the ICU
The majority of existing clinical guidelines and consensus statements on pain management at the end of life in the intensive care unit agree on a set of recommendations that include the use of high doses of opioid.
Primary Care Appointment Time Impacts Prescribing of Opioids
Appointment time and running behind schedule significantly affect likelihood of opioid prescription.
Opioids May Not Be Necessary After Many Common Pediatric Surgeries
The prescribing of opioids to children may not be necessary after a number of common surgeries.
Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis who experience chronic pelvic pain may benefit from botulinum toxin injections to reduce muscle spasms.
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