Pain
From the Journals
Fremanezumab may reduce chronic migraine frequency
Participants saw reductions of between 4 and 5 migraine and headache days per month with the drug over 12 weeks.
Latest News
CMS to enlist Medicare Part D plans to combat opioid abuse
Officials would like to extend the use the criteria for overutilizers to identify at-risk beneficiaries, then allow insurers to limit their access...
From the Journals
After warning, codeine use after tonsillectomy drops, doesn’t stop
More efforts to use nonopioid pain relievers should be made.
Conference Coverage
Incidence of adenomyosis in hysterectomy patients higher than previously reported
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Pelvic pain is a nebulous term that can encompass a range of medical issues, making it difficult for physicians to diagnose...
Conference Coverage
Injectable agent found to improve knee function in OA patients
SAN DIEGO – There were no measurable between-knee differences in cartilage thickness or volume but statistically significant and clinically...
Latest News
Use of opioids, SSRIs linked to increased fracture risk in RA
Osteoporotic fracture risk increase started even after 1-30 days of opioid use, results from an analysis of national data show.
From the Journals
New persistent opioid use common after cancer surgery
One year after surgery, patients who developed new persistent opioid use were still filling prescriptions at high daily opioid doses, equivalent...
Feature
White House opioid panel calls for more addiction specialists
Experts recommend some payment changes regarding pain management as well.
3-in-3
Beyond medication for the Tx of chronic pain
In this "3 in 3" video, David A. Williams, PhD, discusses psychological and behavioral approaches to chronic pain and describes a common misstep...
Case Reports
Hip pain • difficulty walking • tenderness along the anteromedial thigh and groin • Dx?
► Hip pain
► Difficulty walking
► Tenderness along the anteromedial thigh and groin
Photo Rounds
Diffuse skin rash, altered mental status
This patient’s rash followed recent treatment for back pain. Was this a drug reaction or something else?