Pain
Conference Coverage
Consider centralized pain in patients with rheumatic disease
LAS VEGAS – Every patient with chronic pain should complete a fibromyalgia survey, Dr. Daniel J. Clauw says.
Photo Rounds
Persistent rash on the sole
The patient’s immune status offered a clue to the diagnosis
Applied Evidence
Presentation is key to diagnosing salivary gland disorders
Initial signs and symptoms offer the best guide to next steps in assessment, testing, and treatment, plus any needed referral or multidisciplinary...
Photo Rounds
Painful ulcers on gingiva, tongue, and buccal mucosa
We had one clue that helped explain the ulcers in the patient’s mouth: He had an accompanying low-grade fever.
Case Reports
20-year-old male college basketball prospect • wrist pain after falling on wrist • normal ROM • pain with active/passive wrist extension • Dx?
► Right wrist pain 4 days after falling on wrist while playing basketball
► Normal range of motion of wrist and hand
► Pain with active...
Pearl of the Month
Does this patient have bacterial conjunctivitis?
After ruling out serious eye disease, clinicians need to determine which cases of suspected conjunctivitis are most likely to be bacterial.
Photo Rounds
Left ear pain
From the Journals
Sensory feedback may smooth walking with a prosthetic leg
Neural stimulation was associated with faster walking speeds, increased confidence, greater metabolic efficiency, and reduced phantom limb pain....
Clinical Inquiries
Which oral nonopioid agents are most effective for OA pain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), when used at the maximum clinically effective dose, reduce osteoarthritis (...
Applied Evidence
How best to address breast pain in nonbreastfeeding women
This guide—with accompanying algorithms—will help you to streamline your approach to breast pain in a patient who isn’t breastfeeding.
Latest News
CDC, SAMHSA commit $1.8 billion to combat opioid crisis
Some of the funds will be used to help improve overdose monitoring.