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FDA approves new treatment for episodic cluster headaches in adults
The Food and Drug Administration announced April 18 the approval of the gammaCore device to treat pain associated with episodic cluster headache...
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Liposomal bupivacaine cut need for opioids after gyn surgery
If you’re worried about opioid addiction, liposomal bupivacaine could be an option for pain control after outpatient gynecologic surgery.
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Tapering opioids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain released in March 2016 suggests that if “...
From the Journals
Lifetime headache, suicide attempts may be linked in older patients
In elderly patients, an association is found between a risk of lifetime headache and lifetime suicide attempts.
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Evidence for medical marijuana largely up in smoke
SAN DIEGO – Despite the popularity of medical marijuana, robust evidence for its use is limited or nonexistent for most medical conditions.
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Strontium, ketamine target troublesome itch
Topical formulations that contain ingredients such as ketamine and strontium have shown promise in alleviating severe itch in recent studies.
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When can exercise supplant surgery for degenerative meniscal tears?
Patients with a medial, degenerative meniscal tear and a minimal history of osteoarthritis make good candidates for physical therapy—and there is...
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VIDEO: Compassionate care, decriminalization crucial to mitigating addiction epidemic
SAN DIEGO – Practice compassionate care to achieve the best results when managing patients who are dealing with opioid addiction.
From the Journals
Rate of heroin use in U.S. soars, especially among white individuals
The prevalence of heroin use has surged among white and poor individuals in the United States, a comparison of surveys performed in 2001-2002 and...
From the Journals
ACP: Substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition
The American College of Physicians unveiled eight recommendations to improve the nation’s approach to preventing and treating substance abuse.
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U.S. chikungunya epidemic would likely put rheumatologists on front line
SNOWMASS, COLO. – The continental United States is vulnerable to an epidemic of chikungunya virus disease, an event which would have profound...