Pain
Conference Coverage
Anti-CGRP agent delivered durable episodic migraine prevention
The anti-CGRP antibody AMG 334 has durable efficacy and safety in reducing episodic migraine.
Conference Coverage
Guideline change advocated on using acetaminophen for OA
Key clinical point: Acetaminophen has minimal effects on pain and physical function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Major finding:...
Conference Coverage
Young women’s weight gain predicts later low back pain
Key clinical point: Weight and physical inactivity are potentially modifiable risk factors for low back pain. Major finding: The risk for low back...
Commentary
Addiction – how are we being played?
Conference Coverage
Persistent knee pain predicts structural osteoarthritis early
Key clinical point: Several signs and symptoms could be used to help identify patients with osteoarthritis (OA) up to 5 years before joint damage...
Patient Information
Chronic pain and depression: Treatment of 2 culprits in common
News
Long-term antibiotics ineffective for persistent Lyme disease
Key clinical point: Long-term is no better than standard antibiotic therapy for persistent symptoms of Lyme disease. Major finding: After 14 weeks...
Medical Verdicts
Echocardiogram goes unread ... Call to help line is too late
Echocardiograms were done, but who was reading them? A 67-year-old man had been under the care of his primary care physician for aortic stenosis....
Case Reports
Uninjured athlete with edematous arm • Dx?
Case Reports
An unconventional approach to chest wall pain
Would acupuncture provide some relief while this patient waited for an x-ray to identify the source of his left lateral chest wall pain?
News
FDA requires boxed warnings for short-acting opioids
The new boxed warning affects 87 innovator products and 141 generic immediate-release opioids. The FDA notified manufacturers of its decision...