<ѻý>Chronic Pain: Opioids No Longer Treatment of Choiceѻý> Nondrug therapies increased markedly in wake of 2016 CDC guidance Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Graded Sensorimotor Retraining Improved Chronic Low Back Painѻý> Randomized trial shows that guided movement sessions can lessen pain Aug 02, 2022
<ѻý>Trial: Rinvoq Effective for Biologic-Refractory Ankylosing Spondylitisѻý> Data helped drug to gain recent label expansion Jul 05, 2022
<ѻý>Rinvoq Shows Promise in Spine Diseaseѻý> 1-year results in ankylosing spondylitis demonstrate efficacy for JAK inhibitor upadacitinib Jul 02, 2021
<ѻý>Oral JAK 1 Inhibitor Eases Spine Inflammation in Ankylosing Spondylitisѻý> Treatment with filgotinib resulted in significant improvements compared with placebo Jun 04, 2021
<ѻý>Stopping IL-17 Drug for Axial Spondyloarthritis? Expect Spinal Flaresѻý> But low disease activity regained if treatment restarted May 11, 2021
<ѻý>ED Docs Split Over Fentanyl Analogue Schedule 1 Extensionѻý> Will it save lives or prevent drug users from seeking help? May 04, 2021
<ѻý>Delayed Diagnosis Common in Spinal Ailmentѻý> Typical 7-year delay after symptom onset leaves patients at risk for irreversible damage Apr 30, 2021
<ѻý>Spinal Benefits Seen With Cosentyx in PsAѻý> First trial to evaluate response of axial symptoms in psoriatic arthritis to biologic treatment Dec 22, 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>Falls Blamed for Pain Relief Device Failureѻý> Damage found while testing after patient complains of pain recurrence Sep 08, 2020
<ѻý>Novel Form of Muscle Relaxant Shows Benefitѻý> Tolperisone may help pain from acute back spasms without causing drowsiness Sep 05, 2020
<ѻý>Muscle Relaxer Rx Doubled Over 12-Year Spanѻý> Spike in prescriptions among older adults particularly concerning, researchers note Jun 24, 2020
<ѻý>Queen Guitarist's Agonizing Mayѻý> Sciatica + "small heart attack" = trying time for Brian May Jun 03, 2020
<ѻý>IL-17A Blockers Succeed in Spine Diseaseѻý> Secukinumab and ixekizumab best placebo for ankylosing spondylitis May 13, 2020
<ѻý>IL-17A/F Inhibitor a Winner in Spine Diseaseѻý> Targeting both cytokines had rapid, sustained benefits in ankylosing spondylitis Apr 09, 2020
<ѻý>Postmenopausal Low Back Pain: Is Lack of Vitamin D the Problem?ѻý> Finding "speaks to the importance of avoiding severe vitamin D deficiency states" Feb 12, 2020
<ѻý>New Use for Methotrexate in Spondyloarthritis?ѻý> In combination with adalimumab, immunogenicity lowered by half in patients with axial SpA Jan 21, 2020
<ѻý>More Evidence That Aspirin Can Stave Off Deathѻý> PLCO follow-up data support protective effect Dec 04, 2019
<ѻý>American Pain Society Goes Belly Upѻý> Opioid lawsuit costs prompt membership to approve bankruptcy filing Jun 28, 2019
<ѻý>In Spine Disease, One Clear Risk Factor for Relapseѻý> Most occurred after treatment withdrawal among patients on infliximab Apr 09, 2019
<ѻý>Pain: Yes, There's an App for Thatѻý> But meta-analysis suggests benefit is just a few tenths of a point on standard 0-10 scale Mar 13, 2019
<ѻý>Gabapentin Plus Opioids for Chronic Pain?ѻý> Small study shows no superiority over opioids alone Mar 10, 2019
<ѻý>Whole-Body Cyrotherapy Caused Cold Burn Injuryѻý> Trendy treatment never FDA-approved for health benefits Dec 14, 2018
<ѻý>Radiofrequency Pulses End Back Painѻý> Probes guided to herniated disk appears to enhance pain relief and healing Nov 30, 2018
<ѻý>NSAIDs OK for Certain High-Risk Groups?ѻý> No obvious harm seen in HTN, HF, or chronic kidney disease Oct 08, 2018
<ѻý>Repeat CRP Tests If Spine Disease Uncertainѻý> Post-hoc analysis of patients with axial spondyloarthritis Sep 17, 2018
<ѻý>Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts Mar 31, 2018 podcast
<ѻý>Sensitivity Heightened with Chronic Low Back Painѻý> Catastrophizing is also a common feature Mar 07, 2018
<ѻý>Injecting Arthritic Knees Carries Sepsis Riskѻý> Study identified four risk factors for sepsis after injections for knee pain. Nov 06, 2017
<ѻý>Remission Common in Early SpA With Golimumabѻý> Drug-free remission maintained for more than half after at least 12 months Jun 15, 2017
<ѻý>Are Statins Behind Some Back Problems?ѻý> Claims data suggest association, but cardiologists urge caution May 01, 2017
<ѻý>Pre-TKA Opioid Script Predicts Post-Op Prescriptionѻý> Especially prevalent after 6 months post-op Mar 20, 2017
<ѻý>Pearls From: Rheumatologist Philip Measeѻý> An expert discusses new treatments for PsA and SpA Sep 06, 2016 video
<ѻý>Denervation Tx Helps Patients With Discogenic Back Painѻý> Biacuplasty plus conventional treatment provided relief in trial Feb 22, 2016
<ѻý>Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Educationѻý> In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing Feb 04, 2016
<ѻý>Prednisone Offers Modest Relief in Sciaticaѻý> Oral steroids are commonly used but without much supporting evidence. May 19, 2015
<ѻý>Separating Spondyloarthritis From Back Pain Still Problematicѻý> Spinal MRI criteria don't help differentiate SpA from nonspecific pain. Dec 27, 2014
<ѻý>FDA Panel Wants Safer Epidural Steroid Shotsѻý> Majority votes to end epidural injections with "particulate" steroids. Nov 25, 2014