<ѻý>Imaging for Back and Joint Pain: Overuse Is an International Problemѻý> Australian primary care docs love to order scans, just like their American counterparts Jul 07, 2023
<ѻý>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgeryѻý> Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Abortion Pill Could Help With Chronic Gynecologic Conditionѻý> Randomized trial showed mifepristone was safe, effective for pain symptoms of adenomyosis Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Kratom Linked to Outsized Proarrhythmic Risksѻý> OTC agents are not safe alternatives to prescription opioids, study suggests Jun 05, 2023
<ѻý>'If the Narcan Isn't Working, Give More' and Other Myths About Naloxone Useѻý> In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>OUD Treatment Disparities Persisted for Reproductive-Age Womenѻý> Black women less likely to start buprenorphine May 23, 2023
<ѻý>New Type of Opioid Reversal Agent Approvedѻý> Longer-acting nasal spray to be available by end of the year May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Detected in the Brain for the First Timeѻý> Real-world signals were seen mostly in the orbitofrontal cortex May 22, 2023
<ѻý>The Opioid Treatment Dilemma in Jailsѻý> It comes down to funding -- but it's time for that to change May 20, 2023
<ѻý>Addiction Doc Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Methadone Prescribing Restrictionsѻý> Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Incidence Is High in the U.S.ѻý> New cases occur more frequently than other conditions, and often persist May 17, 2023
<ѻý>Vibrating Crib Mattress Eases Opioid Withdrawal for Exposed Infantsѻý> "A great need to reduce medication treatment in this vulnerable population," says researcher May 15, 2023
<ѻý>DEA: Clarify Your Stance on Harm Reductionѻý> Legal ambiguity is preventing doctors from best serving patients May 15, 2023
<ѻý>Oral Agent Cuts Fibromyalgia Pain in Trial, but ...ѻý> Publication comes after another study's failure to demonstrate benefit May 15, 2023
<ѻý>Hints of Benefit for Novel Post-Herpetic Pain Drugѻý> Phase II study misses primary endpoint, but likely to move forward anyway Apr 24, 2023
<ѻý>Oral Agent Shows Promise in Treatment-Resistant Migraineѻý> Gepant reduced number of monthly migraine days Apr 20, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panelists Slam Agency's Proposed Opioid Trial Designѻý> Advisors said outcomes from an enriched enrollment study would not be broadly generalizable Apr 20, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Painѻý> Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>We're Treating Low Back Pain All Wrongѻý> Let's reexamine the current approach to treatment Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rulesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>All Opioid Pain Meds to Get New Safety Warnings, FDA Saysѻý> Updated labeling to include warning about opioid-induced hyperalgesia Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reportsѻý> Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Training Program Leads to More Buprenorphine Use in EDѻý> Intensive healthcare education also tied to better OUD treatment engagement Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>New DEA License Requirement Starts in Juneѻý> The X waiver is gone, but clinicians may need new training to renew their DEA license Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scriptsѻý> Strategy will provide another option to dispose of unneeded medications, FDA says Apr 03, 2023
<ѻý>U.S. 'Flying Blind' When It Comes to Data on Substance Use in Pregnancyѻý> Limited data "makes people think that the problem doesn't exist" Mar 31, 2023
<ѻý>Mothers Face Broken Addiction Treatment Systemѻý> Lack of comprehensive care puts pregnant, postpartum people with substance use disorder at risk Mar 31, 2023
<ѻý>Cluster Headache, Migraine Linked to Circadian Systemѻý> Findings may influence treatment approaches for some patients Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Cannabis Use Common in Post-Surgery Patients on Opioid Taperingѻý> More than half of patients in Hopkins' pain program had history of cannabis use Mar 28, 2023
<ѻý>Less Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone, Poison Center Data Suggestѻý> Percentage involving severe medical outcomes also lowest Mar 28, 2023
<ѻý>Children Do Well With Fewer Opiates After Surgeryѻý> Hospital outcomes similar when reserving opiates for breakthrough pain Mar 27, 2023
<ѻý>Ankle Sprain Physical Therapy Doesn't Shift the Pain Elsewhereѻý> Thrust exercise doesn't cause a shoulder problem Mar 27, 2023
<ѻý>Use of EMR Directive Tied to Reduced Opioid Prescribing After Spine Surgeryѻý> Small study shows drop in average number of pills at discharge Mar 27, 2023
<ѻý>Stimwave Founder Arrested Over 'Dummy' Pain Implants, DOJ Saysѻý> Medical device company admits wrongdoing, agrees to settlement that includes $10 million penalty Mar 10, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Mandate on Acetaminophen-Opioid Combinations Appeared Effectiveѻý> Hospitalizations for liver toxicity declined after FDA limited acetaminophen dose Mar 07, 2023
<ѻý>Cancer-Free Medicare Recipients Received Fentanyl Indicated for Cancer Painѻý> These prescriptions could lead to abuse, OIG report warns Mar 02, 2023
<ѻý>Over-the-Counter Naloxone Has the Power to Save Livesѻý> But removing barriers to access is an essential next step Feb 23, 2023
<ѻý>What Clinicians Need to Know About Loperamide Misuseѻý> While cases have declined, use of loperamide as an opioid substitute still poses serious risks Feb 22, 2023
<ѻý>Taltz Safety, Efficacy Stay Robust in Spondyloarthritis at 3 Yearsѻý> Benefits appear durable for patients in a long-term extension Feb 21, 2023