Smartphone Use and Headache: What’s the Link?
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, hospital-based study to determine the association between smartphone use and worsening symptoms of migraine, chronic migraine, and tension-type headaches.
Pain
FDA Approves Nurtec ODT for Acute Treatment of Migraine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nurtec™ ODT (rimegepant; Biohaven) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Author Conflicts of Interest May Influence Cannabidiol Conclusions
Supportive conclusions seen in more studies with vs without CBD-related industry funding.
Fatigue, Anemia, Pain, Sleep Disorders Found to Be Part of MS Prodrome
Fatigue, anemia, pain, and sleep disorders form part of the prodrome in MS.
FDA Approves OTC Combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
Each caplet contains 125mg of Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and 250mg of acetaminophen and is indicated for adults and children 12 years of age and older.
2019 Pedestrian Fatalities Hit 30-Year Record High
More pedestrian crashes happening at night, with trucks, and with distracted drivers.
2002 to 2018 Saw Increases in Heroin Use, Use Disorder, Injection
800,000 US adults surveyed; prevalence of heroin use increased from 0.17 to 0.32%.
Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Aid Low Back Pain
Movement-based mind-body interventions could be effective alternatives to drugs, surgery, injections.
Kratom Seems Safe for Pain, Anxiety, Opioid Withdrawal
Kratom most commonly used daily; few serious adverse events self-reported among users.
Case Study: Lower Cervical Neck Pain
An older woman presents with constant pain and loss of range of motion in her cervical spine.
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