Pain
From the Journals
Are newer migraine therapies better? It depends
“Triptans will be around for a long time, but the newer medications are here to stay,”
From the Journals
Short-acting opioids needed for withdrawal in U.S. hospitals, say experts
The short-acting drugs can complement methadone and buprenorphine to help patients get faster relief and help patients stay in the hospital to...
News
Erenumab beats topiramate for migraine in first head-to-head trial
The findings suggest that erenumab may help overcome longstanding issues with migraine medication adherence.
News
U.S. overdose deaths hit an all-time high
Fentanyl and methamphetamine are contributing to rising numbers of fatalities, federal officials say.
Clinical Inquiries
Which injections are effective for lateral epicondylitis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Placebo injections actually improve lateral epicondylitis at high rates. No other injections convincingly improve it better...
Commentary
When the evidence suggests that placebo is best
What they discovered is that no type of injection therapy has been proven to be better than a saline injection.
Applied Evidence
Botulinum toxin for chronic pain: What's on the horizon?
Botulinum toxin has proven safe and effective when used correctly. This review examines the evidence that could support its expanded use.
Applied Evidence
Tips and tools to help refine your approach to chest pain
One of the most concerning and challenging patient complaints presented to physicians is chest pain.
News
Small fiber neuropathy is rising in the U.S., but why is a mystery
Increased BMI appears to be a risk factor for this disorder.
Conference Coverage
Patients given NSAIDs over antiemetics for headaches spend less time in the ED
Treatment with oral drugs only was associated with an 11% reduction of length of stay, compared with treatment with parenteral medication only.
From the Journals
PT may lower risk of long-term opioid use after knee replacement
When patients who have undergone total knee replacement also undergo physical therapy soon after, the likelihood of long-term opioid use after...