Pain
From the Journals
Long-term opioid use substantial in elderly adults prior to total joint replacement
Applied Evidence
Migraine: Expanding our Tx arsenal
Beyond tried-and-true therapies are new therapeutic targets on the horizon—giving you a bigger toolbox to help patients abort and prevent migraine...
PURLs
Less is more when it comes to ketorolac for pain
It’s time to review our dosing with ketorolac for acute pain management.
Case Reports
Pain in right shoulder • recent influenza vaccination • history of hypertension and myocardial infarction • Dx?
► Pain in right shoulder
► Recent influenza vaccination
► History of hypertension and myocardial infarction
Photo Rounds
A young girl with a painful rash
The speed with which this rash spread and the fact that the patient’s skin sloughed off when pressure was applied made the diagnosis clear.
Case Reports
History of melanoma in situ • dyspnea • rib pain • Dx?
► History of melanoma in situ
► Dyspnea
► Rib pain
From the Journals
Age of migraine onset may affect stroke risk
One unexpected finding was that the onset of migraine with aura before age 50 is not associated with ischemic stroke.
From the Journals
Study hints at lacosamide’s efficacy for small fiber neuropathy
First study of lacosamide for Nav1.7-related small fiber neuropathy shows promise.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA labeling templates smooth way for OTC naloxone
The templates aim to ease the submission process for manufacturers.
Daily News Podcast
Courts stop contraceptive mandate
Back pain persists in one in five patients.
From the Journals
Back pain persists in one in five patients
Research finds four types of back pain trajectories, each associated with varying rates of pain, disability, and health care use.