Pain
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Warn patients about illicit drugs doctored with fentanyl
Most patients with drug use disorders are testing positive for fentanyl at his center, said Dr. Edwin A. Salsitz, of Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
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Cannabis use: Messages remain mixed across diagnoses
Medscape Live and this news organization are owned by the same parent company. Dr. Martinez and Dr. Sarris reported no financial conflicts of...
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Good news, bad news for buprenorphine in opioid use disorder
The findings “underscore the need to pursue actions that expand access to buprenorphine-based OUD treatment,” said Dr. Beth Han and associates.
Clinical Inquiries
Is exercise therapy effective treatment for low back pain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes, it is somewhat effective. Exercise therapy—including general exercise, yoga, Pilates, and motor control exercise—has...
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DIY nerve stimulation effective in episodic migraine
Participants in a new study applied neurostimulation for a continuous 2-hour period within 4 hours of a migraine attack.
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FDA approves combo pill for severe, acute pain
Seglentis contains 56 mg of celecoxib and 44 mg of tramadol.
From the Journals
Tramadol linked to higher risk of mortality, compared with codeine
Tramadol is widely used for noncancer pain but, as compared with codeine, it was associated with a higher risk for adverse outcomes, including...
News
FDA OKs new high-dose naloxone product for opioid overdose
“The higher intramuscular doses of naloxone in ZIMHI should result in more rapid and higher levels of naloxone in the systemic circulation.”
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New antimigraine drugs linked with less risk for adverse events
The safety and efficacy of new antimigraine treatments were compared with current standard therapy, in a new systematic review.
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Lumbar epidural steroid jab lowers bone formation in older women
The extent and duration of the effects of a lumbar epidural steroid injection suggest that patients who receive multiple injections may be at...
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Retraining the brain may eliminate chronic back pain
The effects of pain-reprocessing therapy on pain were mediated by lessening the belief that pain indicates tissue damage, the researchers said.