Pain
News
FDA approves first specific treatment for giant cell arteritis
The approval of tocilizumab was made with breakthrough therapy and priority review designations.
From the Journals
Nausea with pediatric functional abdominal pain may mean depression, anxiety
Nausea accompanying functional abdominal pain in children may lead to depression and anxiety.
PURLs
Consider melatonin for migraine prevention
This affordable, over-the-counter hormone is as effective as amitriptyline, causes fewer adverse effects, and may have a surprising added benefit...
Applied Evidence
Assessment steps and treatment tips for ankle arthritis
The tibiotalar joint’s unique biomechanics and associated structures carry management implications that vary from those in knee or hip arthritis...
Case Reports
Severe headache • neck pain • intermittent cough • Dx?
► Severe headache
► Neck pain
► Intermittent cough
Photo Rounds
Fever, petechiae, and joint pain
Our patient’s signs and symptoms developed one week after being bitten by a rat that she was feeding to her son’s pet snake.
Conference Coverage
Fibromyalgia may affect one in five with ankylosing spondylitis
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – There are also “extremely large differences” on patient-reported measures between patients meeting criteria for both...
From the Journals
Mortality rate was 10-fold higher in opioid use disorder patients
Individuals with opioid use disorder have a significantly higher mortality rate than the general population.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Big research trials at AAN bring up important cost decisions
BOSTON – How will neurologists strike a balance between new drugs’ improved efficacy and safety and their affordability for patients?
Conference Coverage
After the epidemic, Ebola’s destructive power still haunts survivors
VIENNA – Nearly 80% of survivors in Sierra Leone now appear to have one or more sequelae of the infection – some so debilitating that life may...
News
FDA warns against use of codeine, tramadol in children
Commonly used cough and cold, and pain medications for children will now carry stringent warnings.