Study Explores Factors Leading to Unnecessary Lower-Spine MRIs
A study investigated the factors that add to unnecessary lumbar spine MRIs in uncomplicated low-back pain.
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Overdose, Relapse After Buprenorphine Discontinuation High
The longer patients continue with buprenorphine treatment, the lower their risk of adverse outcomes.
Evidence Supports Use of High-Dose Aspirin for Migraine
High-dose aspirin safe, effective for acute migraine; low-dose aspirin can prevent recurrent attacks.
Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Musculoskeletal Pain and Physical Function in Children
Researchers sought to evaluate the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on joint pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life.
Case Study: Pain and Swelling in the Left Knee
A patient presents with a 3-day history of gradually worsening pain and swelling in her left knee.
Chronic Axial Pain Prevalent in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This study evaluated previously unreported data from the NHANES 2009-2010 and NHANES 2 (1976-1980) questionnaires that were used to compare axial pain rates among patients with and without inflammatory bowel disease.
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.
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.
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