<ѻý>Cannabis Tied to Rebound Headaches in Chronic Migraine Patientsѻý> Study adds to findings about marijuana and migraine Mar 01, 2021
<ѻý>Young Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients See Lags in Careѻý> Diagnosis typically came years after disease onset; providers claim lack of knowledge on HS pain Feb 24, 2021
<ѻý>Fentanyl, Meth Use Shot Up When COVID Hitѻý> New report from drug testing company shows increases in positive tests for both substances Feb 24, 2021
<ѻý>Opioids Concerningly Common for Diabetic Nerve Painѻý> But overall prescriptions for pain meds have tapered off over the years Jan 28, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Why (and How) We Don't Prescribe Oxycodoneѻý> Greater desirability equals greater addictive potential Jan 09, 2021
<ѻý>Gabapentinoids Plus Opioids Up Overdose Risk After Surgeryѻý> Absolute risks of adverse events were low, however Dec 29, 2020
<ѻý>House Dems, GOP Agree: Sacklers, Purdue Pharma 'Sickening'ѻý> "I'm not sure I'm aware of any family in America that's more evil than yours" Dec 17, 2020
<ѻý>California Medical Board to Revise Dreaded Death Certificate Projectѻý> 2019 death data suggest frightful consequence: doubling of fatal overdoses versus earlier years Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>High-Dose SBRT More Effective for Painful Spine Metastasesѻý> Roughly one-third of patients had a complete pain response at 3 and 6 months Oct 26, 2020
<ѻý>Op-Ed: COVID and Chronic Painѻý> Pandemic highlights the need for tailored approaches Oct 18, 2020
<ѻý>FDA Warns Against NSAIDs in Pregnancy After 20 Weeksѻý> Risk of kidney complications and low amniotic fluids may jeopardize fetus Oct 15, 2020
<ѻý>New Guidelines Issued on Medical Cannabis for Chronic Painѻý> International task force shares recommendations for dosing, administering Sep 13, 2020
<ѻý>Virtual Reality May Ease Chronic Painѻý> Immersive, multi-sensory VR experiences can help alleviate symptoms Sep 08, 2020
<ѻý>Capsaicin Injection Improves Knee OA Painѻý> Investigational treatment targets capsaicin receptor to inactivate local pain fibers Sep 06, 2020
<ѻý>Spinal Cord Stim Cuts Chronic Pain and Opioid Useѻý> Real-world data in multiple etiologies shows clinically significant relief Sep 05, 2020
<ѻý>In Lupus, Older Age and Male Sex Raise Cancer Riskѻý> Role of most medications, though, not yet clear Aug 21, 2020
<ѻý>IL-1 Blockade: A Treatment at Last for Osteoarthritis?ѻý> Canakinumab significantly lowered the risk of joint replacements in exploratory study Aug 03, 2020
<ѻý>Migraine History Predicts Concussion Severityѻý> More concussion symptoms also seen post-injury Jun 29, 2020
<ѻý>Muscle Relaxer Rx Doubled Over 12-Year Spanѻý> Spike in prescriptions among older adults particularly concerning, researchers note Jun 24, 2020
<ѻý>Most Migraine Patients Lack Treatmentѻý> Only 15% with moderate or severe disability received preventive drugs, U.S. survey found Jun 17, 2020
<ѻý>Queen Guitarist's Agonizing Mayѻý> Sciatica + "small heart attack" = trying time for Brian May Jun 03, 2020
<ѻý>Positive Data for Novel Oral Migraine Treatmentѻý> Dual-mechanism drug shows promise in difficult-to-treat patients May 22, 2020
<ѻý>Why These Athletes Went Ahead With Their Elective Surgeriesѻý> Sports medicine physicians weigh in on special treatment Apr 22, 2020
<ѻý>COVID-19 Puts ICU Sedatives Into Shortageѻý> Manufacturers caught short by soaring demand Apr 03, 2020
<ѻý>Tanezumab: A Win as Last-Ditch Osteoarthritis Txѻý> Modest pain reduction seen in patients with no other drug options Apr 03, 2020
<ѻý>Surgeon Accused of Taping Sex Assaults; MD Chokes Nurse; Sex for Pain Pillsѻý> Bad Practice: A weekly roundup of clinicians accused, convicted, or under investigation Mar 13, 2020
<ѻý>More Pills, Less Relief for Smartphone Users With Headacheѻý> Effects may increase with heavier smartphone use Mar 04, 2020
<ѻý>Cannabis Satisfaction High Despite Little Change in Pain Scoresѻý> Better sleep may be driving satisfaction in chronic pain patients, study suggests Mar 03, 2020
<ѻý>Study: Short Hospital Stays OK After Cardiac Surgeryѻý> 3 days or less "very safe," one center reports Jan 28, 2020
<ѻý>Plavix Efficacy Blunted With Opioid in the Pictureѻý> More ischemic events seen with drug combo for heart attacks managed invasively Jan 20, 2020
<ѻý>More Evidence That Aspirin Can Stave Off Deathѻý> PLCO follow-up data support protective effect Dec 04, 2019
<ѻý>Chronic Opioids and Sleep: What Prescribers Need to Knowѻý> "There are a lot of issues with sleep going unnoticed" Nov 22, 2019
<ѻý>ACR: Treat-to-Target Endorsed for Goutѻý> Differs from ACP guideline for primary care: "they're wrong" Nov 15, 2019
<ѻý>ACR: Draft OA Guidelines Stress Non-Drug Tx, Leave Opioid Door Openѻý> But group comes down hard on stem cells, PRP, electrical therapy; downgrades hyaluronic acid shots Nov 14, 2019
<ѻý>Finally, a Cure for the Common Cold... and Back Pain!ѻý> The antidote to your Press-Ganey blues Oct 17, 2019
<ѻý>Pop Star Sia Opens Up About Her Chronic Painѻý> Hitmaker diagnosed with connective tissue disorder Oct 10, 2019
<ѻý>Short-Duration Opioid Protocol Feasible for Tonsillectomyѻý> No evidence of abuse or dependence at 1 year in study of military personnel Sep 17, 2019