Pain
News from the FDA/CDC
Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
News
Prenatal valproate exposure raises ADHD risk
Children whose mothers took valproate during pregnancy were significantly more likely to have ADHD diagnoses.
Conference Coverage
Endometriosis surgery: Women can expect years-long benefits
LAS VEGAS – Be confident in the results of laparoscopic endometriosis excision.
News
With hemp now legal, FDA reaffirms rules for cannabis compounds
News
Opioid benefit small in chronic noncancer pain
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the reduction in chronic noncancer pain from opioids versus placebo was significant but small, and...
Article
Epistaxis: A guide to assessment and management
Is your patient’s nosebleed a self-limiting occurrence, or a sign of something more worrisome? And which treatments are best in which situations...
News
Comorbid TBI & PTSD raise the risk for sleep disturbances, pain
Article
Dialing back opioids for chronic pain one conversation at a time
In this study, significant opioid tapering was achieved following frank discussions and the use of a tapering protocol. And patient-physician...
CE/CME
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
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Conference Coverage
Harnessing the power of urine tests in pain care
SAN DIEGO - Screening offers insight into drug use, says physician who offers series of tips