FDA Considers Mail-Back Envelope as New Disposal Method for Opioids
The Agency is currently seeking public comment on this potential modification to the existing Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.
Pain Management
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.
AAN: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Guidelines Updated
Several pharmacotherapies have been shown to reduce pain in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
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