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.
Pain Management
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.
Pharmaceutical Treatments for Opioid Abuse May Benefit Teens
However, evidence is limited on efficacy, safety of medications for opioid use disorder in teens.
Upcoming Clinical Guidance on Chronic Pain Management With Opioids Plus Cannabinoids
Researchers are developing a consensus report to provide clinical guidance for the management of patients with chronic non cancer pain who are taking both opioids and cannabinoids.
Cesarean Section Quality Initiative Cuts Opioid Use
Preoperative and postoperative process changes lead to faster recovery without increased pain.
Interest in Marijuana, Cannabinoids for Pain Rising Rapidly
Physician anesthesiologists concerned about prevalent misunderstanding about marijuana, related products.
Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes
Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy.
Evidence Supports Meds Used for Pain Relief in Pediatric Migraine
But evidence insufficient to assess impact of many treatments to reduce headache frequency in youth.
USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Illicit Drug Use
Evidence inadequate to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of screening for adolescents.
ACT-Based Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Program Effective for Chronic Pain
A ten-week outpatient Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program for individuals with chronic pain was associated with improvements that included pain severity, pain interference, and physical and mental health-related quality of life.
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