Pain
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Physician ‘predator’ sentenced for opioid-related patient death; more
“Doctors take an oath to first do no harm, and instead, Ballard chose to put his own licentious interests above his patients’ well-being.”
From the Journals
Occipital nerve stimulation offers relief for patients with intractable chronic cluster headache
The frequency of attacks may decrease with neuromodulation intervention, a new trial suggests.
Photo Rounds
Hand ulceration
In the American Southwest, a common problem can be diagnosed with the knowledge of the local environment and its inhabitants.
Commentary
Moving patients beyond injury and back to work
I suspect that we tend to be pessimistic about our ability to influence patient outcomes because we are uncertain about the best course of action...
Applied Evidence
Managing work disability to help patients return to the job
Improving the timeliness and quality of your guidance on work disability lessens the impact of health problems on patients’ lives and livelihoods...
From the Journals
Sharp decrease in opioid access for dying U.S. cancer patients
There was a 34% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions filled per patient and a 38% reduction in the total dose of opioids filled near...
News
FDA OKs spinal cord stimulation for diabetic neuropathy pain
From the Journals
Widely prescribed meds ineffective for low back pain?
Most people will experience low back pain during their life, the author of a new paper says.
Feature
Sen. Schumer backs federal decriminalization of marijuana
Passage of the bill is highly uncertain because of strong Republican opposition in the Senate, where Democrats hold a narrow majority.
News
Updated consensus statement assesses new migraine treatments
The AHS offers a consensus statement, but not everyone agrees.
From the Journals
‘Long haul’ COVID recovery worse than cancer rehab for some: CDC
People experiencing 'Long-COVID-19' symptoms were more likely to report pain.