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A photo of a female physician holding an IUD with her out of focus patient in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>I've Seen the Extreme Pain of IUD Insertion

CDC's new guidance is a good first step, but more is needed to acknowledge women's pain

A photo of an out of focus man wearing an eye patch sitting next to a pain-rating scale attached to the wall.

<乌鸦传媒>Pain Doesn't Belong on a Scale of Zero to 10

The real answer is long, complicated, and not measurable in this one-dimensional way

<乌鸦传媒>Seeking Justice for Victims of the Opioid Epidemic

The next move is up to the Sacklers

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Rejects Purdue Pharma Settlement That Shielded Sacklers

In a 5-4 decision, justices blocked an agreement with victims and state and local governments

A photo of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Charged With Stealing Fentanyl, Replacing IV Drips With Tap Water

Many of the patients developed serious infections, and 16 died

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<乌鸦传媒>I Tried to Protect My Mother From Dying in Pain. The Law Robbed Her of That Dignity.

It's time to clear the roadblocks to Medical Aid in Dying in the U.S.

ACOG over a photo of the Moscone Center, in San Francisco, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Waterbirth Tied to Less Pain, Increased Patient Satisfaction

Ongoing trial tests giving birth in a filled inflatable tub versus land birth

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<乌鸦传媒>Fraudulent Practices Abound in Post-Accident Healthcare

These costs often fall unfairly on patients and insurance providers

A photo of a broken cigarette lying on a stack of $100 bills.

<乌鸦传媒>What if States Paid People to Stop Using Drugs and Smoking?

This underutilized strategy has proven effective

A photo of a Narcan nasal spray applicator.

<乌鸦传媒>Narcan May Have Moved Over-the-Counter, but It鈥檚 Still Underutilized

The potential of this lifesaving medicine will only be achieved if it is truly accessible to all

A photo of the common area of a cell pod in a county jail.

<乌鸦传媒>No, a Jail Is Not an Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Facility

How local jails ignore medical guidelines and contribute to the overdose crisis

A photo of a male physician with his hand on his worried-looking male patients shoulder.

<乌鸦传媒>A Few Phrases I Never Say to Patients

Preparing patients for pain is an art that's often botched

A photo of inmate Brian Dorsey at the Potosi Correctional Center in Washington County, Missouri.

<乌鸦传媒>Condemned Inmate Could Face 'Surgery Without Anesthesia,' Lawyers Say

Procedure involves incision that could be several inches wide and several inches deep

The YouTube video thumbnail for this video with Dr. Max Feinstein, MD, and the words: THE ANESTHESIA COCKTAIL

<乌鸦传媒>What Exactly Is an Anesthesia 'Cocktail'?

An overview of the drugs that put patients under

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<乌鸦传媒>More Than 'Just a Pinch'? Patients Film Their Expressions Getting IUDs

Doctors note there aren't clear guidelines for managing pain or discomfort during IUD insertion

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Questioned on Elon Musk's Neuralink; OTC Pain Relief Warning; Easter Egg Safety

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A photo of a female physician checking on her senior female patient鈥檚 recovery after total hip arthroplasty

<乌鸦传媒>Three-Drug Combo Wins for Opioid-Sparing Pain Relief After Hip Replacement

Less morphine needed with multiple analgesics

A close up photo of a senior woman holding a glass of water and a white pill.

<乌鸦传媒>Seniors, Doctors at Odds on Opioid Risks and 'Deprescribing'

Conversations between primary care physicians and older patients often "challenging"

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Patients Need to Come Clean About Cannabis to Their Anesthesiologist

If they don't, things could get complicated

A photo of a hospital palliative care unit sign.

<乌鸦传媒>Palliative Care Has a Branding Problem

Changing how it's perceived can break down silos

AAOS over a photo of Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Minimizing Opioids After Teens' Spine Surgeries Appears Practical

Alternatives prove mettle in studies

STS over a photo of Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX

<乌鸦传媒>Drug-Related Endocarditis: A First Stab at Recommendations for Surgeons

STS consensus statement on ethics, surgical criteria, transcatheter debulking

A photo of oxygen, air, and nitrous oxide lines in a hospital.

<乌鸦传媒>No Laughing Matter: Nitrous Oxide for Transrectal Prostate Biopsy

No effect on anxiety but significantly less patient-rated pain

<乌鸦传媒>Groups Blast FDA's Opioid Abuse Surveillance Proposal

RADARS system's ties to Purdue Pharma undermine the reliability of its data, they say

FDA APPROVED AvertD test over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>First Test to Identify Opioid Addiction Risk Approved by FDA

Genetic test intended to be used before patients are exposed to oral opioids for acute pain

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Salmonella Deaths Grow; Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Factory; New Back Pain Recs

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A photo of a mature male physician writing a prescription in his office with his female patient

<乌鸦传媒>How Much Pain Is 'Enough' to Prescribe Opioids?

A compliance plan can help optimize clinical decision-making

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitalizations After Fake Ozempic; Abortion Rights Win Big; Ketamine Use Booms

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ASA over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentin as Post-Op Painkiller Gets a Cold Shower

Placebo-controlled trial offers no justification for widespread use

ACEP over the Penn medical buildings in Philadelphia.

<乌鸦传媒>Acupuncture Effective for Some ED Patients With Intractable Pain

Average pain score dropped from 7.96 to 3.88 after treatment, study finds

A photo of a woman holding a smartphone displaying a doctor鈥檚 prescription with a female doctor on a laptop in the background

<乌鸦传媒>DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

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<乌鸦传媒>Combo Anesthesia During Retinal Laser Treatment Reduced Pain Perception

Topical and subconjunctival technique also reduced treatment interruptions

A close up photo of a prescription bottle of hydrocodone-acetaminophen pills.

<乌鸦传媒>Opioid-Free Discharge After Pancreatic Resection Can Be Achieved, Study Shows

Findings offer a blueprint for other hospitals to reduce post-surgical opioid use

A photo of a vial of peppermint oil surrounded by fresh peppermint.

<乌鸦传媒>Can Aromatherapy Relax Post-Op Patients?

Cardiac surgery patients report better sleep after inhaling peppermint essence

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Reduces Acute Pain After Common Surgeries

Investigational sodium channel blocker shows benefit in two trials

A photo of the the blisterpack and packaging of Neurontin gabapentin tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgery

Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

A photo of Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, next to a blisterpack of a Narcan applicator.

<乌鸦传媒>'If the Narcan Isn't Working, Give More' and Other Myths About Naloxone Use

In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey

An x-ray image of a patient with electrodes connected to both sides of their brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Chronic Pain Detected in the Brain for the First Time

Real-world signals were seen mostly in the orbitofrontal cortex

A photo of Morphine Sulfate ER tablets in the palm of a person鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Pain

Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rules

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