Preoperative Opioid Use, Fatigue Severity May Predict Pain After TKA
Preoperative risk factors, including opioid use and fatigue severity, may be an important part of preoperative screening to determine post-TKA pain outcomes.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Delivered by Smartphone App Acceptable for Migraine
A smartphone application delivering guided progressive muscle relaxation was a both an accessible and acceptable form of therapy for patients with migraine.
Daytime Physical Activity May Affect Sleep in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Insomnia
Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, which limits physical activity and is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the relationship between physical activity, pain, and sleep is unclear.
Medical Cannabis for Pain Management: Is it Time to Modify the Practice Paradigm?
There is rising interest in alternative pain treatment regimens that could reduce opioid use and complications associated with pain,
Preoperative Mental State Associated With Postoperative Pain
Even modest depression, anxiety, and catastrophizing are predictors of whether a patient later experiences improvements in pain relief following joint replacement surgery.
Recognizing and Diagnosing Avascular Necrosis of the Hip in Primary Care
Clinicians must be well-versed in distinguishing the exact etiology of avascular necrosis of the hip in order to prevent further injury and recommend the best course of treatment.
FDA Rejects Qtrypta NDA for Acute Treatment of Migraine
Qtrypta delivers zolmitriptan, a selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist, using the Company’s proprietary Adhesive Dermally-Applied Microarray (ADAM) technology that consists of a drug-coated microneedle patch.
Early Physical Therapy Beneficial for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica
For patients with acute back pain with sciatica, those receiving early physical therapy have improvements in the Oswestry Disability Index score.
Evaluating Intramuscular Pressure Among Patients With Fibromyalgia
Researchers sought to evaluate the level of muscle tenderness and intramuscular pressure in the trapezius muscle of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome in comparison to controls.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Releases Pain Management Toolkit
The AAAHC developed the toolkit as an informational resource for managing pain in both primary care and surgical practices.
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