<ѻý>Op-Ed: Are Marijuana Use and Suicide Linked?ѻý> A review of the data show there's cause for alarm Apr 23, 2021
<ѻý>In Depression, the Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Treeѻý> Study shows kids have increased depression risk with family history Apr 21, 2021
<ѻý>Doc Groups Object to New Prior Authorization Rules in Medicareѻý> Requirements for two spinal procedures set to take effect July 1 Apr 20, 2021
<ѻý>FDA Panel Unhappy With Novel OA Pain Drugѻý> Latest setback for troubled osteoarthritis biologic Mar 25, 2021
<ѻý>Bacon and Dementia Risk; Zinc Fingers and Tau; Older Adults Light Upѻý> News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Mar 23, 2021
<ѻý>Acupuncture Tops Usual Care for Pain in Cancer Survivorsѻý> Two types of acupuncture proved superior, with one better than the other Mar 18, 2021
<ѻý>Op-Ed: Oxycodone Is the Most Addicting Prescription Opioidѻý> A thorough review of the data and history makes this clear Mar 15, 2021
<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>Anakinra for Gout Flares: Is There a Role?ѻý> IL-1 blockade was not superior to triamcinolone, but does have advantages Feb 23, 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: We Should Not Allow a Marijuana Free-for-Allѻý> Harms from cannabis are real -- they must be recognized and mitigated Jan 16, 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>Docs Can Prescribe Opioids Via Telemedicine, for Nowѻý> CMS will eventually revisit emergency guidance Nov 29, 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>Did Reformulated OxyContin Really Discourage Abuse?ѻý> FDA advisors to review Purdue Pharma's flagship product, redesigned in 2010 to resist snorting and injection Sep 09, 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>Novel Form of Muscle Relaxant Shows Benefitѻý> Tolperisone may help pain from acute back spasms without causing drowsiness 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>Fatal Overdoses Often Mistaken for Cardiac Arrestѻý> Try naloxone in some cases appearing to be heart-related, researchers suggest Aug 10, 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>Gout: Methotrexate May Enhance Pegloticase Responseѻý> In small study, uric acid levels were reduced to near undetectable levels in almost 80% of patients Jun 09, 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