Pain
Article
Conservative care or surgery for rotator cuff tears?
Selecting the appropriate Tx for the patient’s circumstances— including age, activity level, and the size and depth of the tear—boosts the chances...
FDA/CDC
FDA OKs first orally disintegrating agent for rapid migraine relief
This is the first CGRP receptor antagonist available in a fast-acting orally disintegrating tablet for the acute treatment of migraine in adults...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves first IV migraine prevention drug
“The PROMISE-2 data showed that many patients can achieve reduction in migraine days of at least 75% and experience a sustained migraine...
News
Tramadol use for noncancer pain linked with increased hip fracture risk
"Our results point to the need to consider tramadol's associated risk of fracture in clinical practice and treatment guidelines," the researchers...
News
Pharmacologic prophylaxis fails in pediatric migraine
A network meta-analysis of pharmacologic prophylaxis shows little evidence for efficacy in children.
Conference Coverage
Shift in approach is encouraged in assessing chronic pain
SAN DIEGO – “The time has come to move past using a one-size-fits-all approach to assess the fifth vital sign,” Dr. Bonakdar said.
Conference Coverage
IBD quality initiative slashes ED utilization
A quality initiative led to sharp drops in emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and opioid use for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis...
Article
Opioid use disorder in adolescents: An overview
Treatment needs to include interventions that address young patients’ unique needs.
News
Dependent trait in chronic migraine may predict nonresponse to onabotulinumtoxin A
The results of a case-control study may influence the management and outcome of patients with chronic migraine.
News
CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010