CBD: A Primer for the PCP
Clinicians are routinely asked by their patients if CBD products are safe and effective, but research is lagging behind public acceptance.
Pain
Alternative Research Methods Explored to Ensure Sensitivity in Chronic Pain Clinical Trials
Researchers found that overall research design and methodological criteria need to be examined closely to gauge true treatment effects in chronic pain clinical trials.
Prevalence of Pain Higher in Children With Autism
Association more pronounced among children with autism plus developmental comorbidities
Early Access to Chiropractors, PTs Tied to Decreased Long-Term Opioid Use
Odds of short- or long-term opioid use higher for initial visits with physicians for low back pain.
Primary Care Appointment Time Impacts Prescribing of Opioids
Appointment time and running behind schedule significantly affect likelihood of opioid prescription.
Risks Associated With Discontinuation of Chronic Opioid Therapy for Pain
Discontinuing chronic opioid therapy for pain may not reduce mortality risk, and may be associated with an increased risk for overdose death.
Factors Associated With Greater Opioid Consumption After Major Surgery Identified
A set of factors was found to be associated with greater opioid consumption after major surgery.
Guidelines for Inpatient Pain Management May Lead to Safer Opioid Prescribing
An interdisciplinary work group has developed new guidelines for inpatient pain management that was perceived as helpful by clinicians.
Readdressing Opioid Dose Tapering and Buprenorphine Indications
Recognizing prescription opioid dependence and expanding the use of buprenorphine could improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain.
Mindfulness-Related Analgesia May Be Associated With Increased PNS Activity
Greater high-frequency heart rate variability during mindfulness meditation was found to be associated with reduced pain unpleasantness.
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