Acupuncture best for chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis management
The National Institutes of Health noted that there is enough scientific evidence of acupuncture’s efficacy to warrant its use in certain clinical situations.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Managing sleep issues in patients with chronic pain
A night with inadequate sleep may result in increased pain the next day, which may disrupt sleep even further. Learn how to help patients break this detrimental cycle.
Cannabinoid soothes cancer pain
A novel cannabinoid formulation, nabiximols, is safe and effective for patients with advanced cancer and opioid-refractory pain, especially at a low-dose.
Effect of self-managment on low back pain small
Review shows use of self-management techniques has minimal effect on pain and disability.
Dietary supplement contains unlabeled meds
The FDA is warning against using Reumofan Plus, a Mexican product marketed as a “natural” dietary supplement for pain relief, because it may contain unlabeled, potentially harmful pharmaceuticals.
Teething pain relievers dangerous for babies
Benzocaine gels and liquids, often used to help soothe sore gums during teething, can lead to a potentially fatal oxygen deprivation disorder, the FDA warns.
Hydromorphone HCl injection 1mg/mL recalled due to overdose risk
Prefilled glass cartridges of hydromorphone HCI injection 1 mg/mL manufactured by Hospira may contain more than the labeled 1 mL fill volume.
Teens misuse pain pills early
Most teenagers who experiment with prescription opioids do so before their senior year in high school.
AAN issues migraine prevention recommendations
Seizure drugs and beta-blockers can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.
Benefits of epidural for back pain modest
Epidural steroid injections provided only modest, short-term pain relief for lumbrosacral radiculopathy compared with etanercept, and neither therapy significantly reduced pain after one month compared with saline.
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