Pain
Commentary
Combatting misperceptions in prenatal exposures
For pregnant women, the risk of using medications in pregnancy is a significant issue. Unfortunately, sometimes the perception of that risk is...
News
FDA panels recommend expanding REMS, requiring prescriber education, for ER/LA opioids
Two Food and Drug Administration advisory committees have unanimously agreed that the current risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for...
News
U.S. official raises concerns over Zika readiness
Even as Zika virus is poised to gain a stronger foothold in the United States, funding remains stalled in Congress and a lack of cohesive public...
Conference Coverage
Long-term use of opioids for musculoskeletal pain incurs major risks
Key clinical point: The use of opioids for musculoskeletal pain for more than 3 months is associated with significantly increased risk for many...
News
Opioid reform legislation passes House committee
Photo Rounds
Painful lesions on hand
Photo Rounds
Painful, swollen, oozing right great toe
We initially suspected septic arthritis or osteomyelitis in this patient. Further investigation proved it was neither.
Applied Evidence
Is platelet-rich plasma right for your patient?
Many pro athletes claim that platelet-rich plasma has improved their performance and saved their careers. But is it right for your patients? And...
Video
VIDEO: How to personalize pain management in era of opioids
As the prescription opioid crisis rages, how physicians evaluate, define, and treat chronic pain is evolving.
Commentary
Myth of the Month: Retired myths from yesteryear
Patching the eye after corneal abrasions and withholding narcotics in acute, severe abdominal pain are two more myths of medicine.