Pain
From the Journals
Ultrasound’s value for arthralgia may be to rule out IA
Ultrasound’s ability to predict the development of inflammatory arthritis was low.
News from the FDA/CDC
Adjuvant-boosted shingles vaccine earns FDA panel’s unanimous nod
The recombinant herpes zoster vaccine delivered 91% efficacy in patients aged 70 years and older.
Conference Coverage
Psychological analysis skills can lead to safer pain care
Primary care physicians can use a quick analysis tool to lower the risk of opioid addiction.
Conference Coverage
Opioid use disorder: Simplifying diagnosis and treatment in primary care
Medicalizing opioid use disorder helps to take away the blame for the ‘chemical copers’ frequently seen in primary care practices.
Feature
Is pain or dependency driving elevated opioid use among long-term cancer survivors?
Rates of opioid prescribing were about 1.2 times higher overall among cancer survivors up to 10 years after diagnosis, compared with matched...
Photo Rounds
Bruises on the ears and body
Could this patient’s worsening bruises be explained by her history of drug use?
3-in-3
What FPs need to know about naloxone kits
In this "3 in 3" video, Edwin A. Salsitz, MD, provides practical tips on the use of naloxone kits, and debunks a common myth about their use.
Original Research
Cervical artery dissection related to chiropractic manipulation: One institution’s experience
This study suggests that patients considering chiropractic cervical spine manipulation should be advised of the risks of potential arterial...
Conference Coverage
Dr. Clyde Yancy: CANTOS wows, opens new therapeutic avenues
BARCELONA – Inflammatory pathway for cardiovascular disease and lung cancer found in groundbreaking trial paves way for personalized medicine.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Prescription-strength ibuprofen worsens blood pressure more than other NSAIDs
BARCELONA – Celecoxib performs best in PRECISION-ABPM trial.
From the Journals
Opioids overprescribed in elective hernia repair patients
Hernia repair patients may require less pain medication than is typically prescribed.