Pain
From the Journals
‘Genetic’ height linked to peripheral neuropathy and certain skin and bone infections
Even aside from the links between a person’s actual measured height and different health conditions, their genetically predicted height is...
From the Journals
Cannabis may relieve pain as effectively as opioids, but more research is needed
Synthetic products with high THC:CBD ratios were associated with moderate improvements in pain.
Conference Coverage
Can lasers be used to measure nerve sensitivity in the skin?
A device is being developed that uses an erbium laser to conduct in vivo exposures, records each subject’s perception of stimulus, and maps the...
Conference Coverage
Bupivacaine following Mohs surgery reduces opioid use, study finds
Recent research has shown that Mohs micrographic surgeons have the highest rates of opioid prescribing of all dermatologists.
Literature Review
Using anti-inflammatory drugs may prolong back pain
“Inflammation occurs for a reason, and it looks like it’s dangerous to interfere with it.”
Feature
‘Goodie bag’ pill mill doctor sentenced to 2 decades in prison
Regardless of the patients’ complaints, the internist gave them tote bags with prescription drugs, including muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories...
Latest News
Headache in pregnancy: New ACOG guidelines offer insight
Data are sparse, experts say, but there’s consensus on treatment strategies.
News
What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.
Latest News
Twelve physicians sentenced in illegal opioid, billing fraud scheme
“These are not just crimes of greed, these are crimes that make this country’s opioid crisis even worse.”
Feature
FDA, DEA pushed to make gabapentin a controlled substance to stop ‘widespread misuse’
There is “substantial evidence of widespread misuse” of gabapentin, plausibly helped by “extraordinary levels of off-label prescribing.”
Feature
Former physician sentenced to 20 years in pill mill case