Pain
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CDC releases updated draft guidance on opioid prescribing
The CDC has released an updated draft of its 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids and is soliciting public comment before it...
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‘Encouraging’ new national data on chronic pain management
Most U.S. adults opt for nondrug and nonopioid approaches to manage their chronic pain, new national data show.
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Opioid deaths in North America predicted to soar
A rising trajectory of deaths was evident in both the United States and Canada before the pandemic hit.
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Potential new neuromodulation treatment for migraines
The device works by stimulating nerves at the back of the arm right around the triceps.
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Men with hypersexual disorder may have oxytocin overload
Cognitive-behavioral therapy reduced both oxytocin levels and hypersexual behavior.
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OTC cannabidiol products tied to improved pain, sleep, anxiety
“There are some data to suggest that there is an expectancy effect when we talk about the therapeutic benefit of cannabinoid products,” said Dr....
FDA/CDC
Orally dissolving buprenorphine tied to severe tooth decay, FDA warns
Since buprenorphine was approved, the FDA has identified 305 cases of dental problems associated with orally dissolving buprenorphine.
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Study finds sharp drop in opioid scripts among most specialties
A study by the RAND Corp found U.S. clinicians are prescribing fewer opioids, with variation among patients. But the lead author said the report...
Guidelines
AAN updates treatment guidance on painful diabetic neuropathy
The guideline recommends offering one of four classes of oral medications found to be effective for neuropathic pain.
FDA/CDC
Califf plans work on opioids, accelerated approvals on return to FDA
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-...
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Ginger for migraine: A new review
Ginger has “long been recommended as an effective home remedy for the acute treatment of migraine, relieving both headache and the associated...