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.
Pain Management
AAN: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Guidelines Updated
Several pharmacotherapies have been shown to reduce pain in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
PRP Injections No Better Than Placebo for Knee Osteoarthritis
Platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve knee osteoarthritis pain symptoms or joint structure compared with placebo injections in a randomized controlled trial.
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.
FDA Approves Virtual Reality System to Treat Chronic Back Pain
The FDA reports that EaseVRx uses the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other behavioral therapy techniques to reduce pain and pain interferences.
Top October 2021 FDA Approvals
The October approvals include treatments for acute pain, opioid overdose, dry eye disease, and COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years of age.
Pain Management in Gout – A Video Interview With Lawrence Edwards, MD
Lawrence Edwards, MD, discusses the importance of addressing pain in patients with gout and the role of collaboration between clinical specialties during the management of painful gout flares.
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.
Migraine Management: How to Treat Patients With Vascular Disease
The use of triptans is contraindicated in patients with migraine and a history of ischemic stroke or coronary artery disease, although there is no substantial evidence that they directly increase the risk for vascular events.
Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
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