Pain
From the Journals
Liposomal bupivacaine excreted in breast milk, but levels appear safe
Up to 4 days of postcesarean pain control can be obtained using a truncal block with liposomal bupivacaine.
Conference Coverage
Opioid use up after TNF inhibitor for inflammatory arthritis
The findings are an “important reminder” to rheumatologists that they should broaden their consideration of other pain treatments and techniques...
Commentary
I’m getting old (and it’s costing me)
I was told that my insurance premium would jump to more than 4 times the previous premium because of a CAC score of 22.
Applied Evidence
Acute rhinosinusitis: When to prescribe an antibiotic
Yes, the majority of antibiotics prescribed for acute rhinosinusitis are unnecessary, but when should you prescribe one and which one(s) should...
Applied Evidence
Painful foot or ankle? Don't overlook these 5 injuries
A missed diagnosis of one of these conditions risks delay in referral for orthopedic evaluation and surgical management—possibly leading to...
Conference Coverage
Tramadol mortality risk in osteoarthritis could outweigh benefits
Higher all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, venous thromboembolism, and hip fracture were seen versus NSAIDs in a large, population-based...
From the Journals
Unacceptable RA pain may drop with TNFi treatment but still lingers in many patients
These results lend “some support to a better effect on long-term pain for the biological treatment, compared with triple therapy, [but also show]...
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Yoga is a good adjunct to migraine therapy
“All you need is a mat,” said Dr. Rohit Bhatia.
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Applied Evidence
How to minimize the pain of local anesthetic administration
Expertise in the delivery of effective local analgesia is critical to the success of in-office procedures. Here’s how to optimize patient outcomes...
Conference Coverage
How do neurologists choose an acute treatment for migraine?
STOWE, VT. – The route of administration, the medicine’s tolerability, and the patient’s preferences all must be considered to enable effective...