Pain
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Feature
Elderly Americans carry heavier opioid burden
Those over age 65 years fill prescriptions for twice the amount, compared with younger adults.
Conference Coverage
Implantable stimulator shows promise for chronic knee pain
A small, five-patient case series shows pain intensity had dropped substantially 6 months after implantation.
Conference Coverage
Borderline personality disorder common in chronic pain patients
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – “The fact that one-fourth of individuals with [chronic noncancer pain] could have co-occurring BPD underscores the need for...
News from the FDA/CDC
Prescription osteoarthritis relief gets OTC approval
The diclofenac sodium topical gel previously known as Voltaren Gel 1% will now be sold over the counter as Voltaren Arthritis Pain.
From the Journals
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...
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.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010
Feature
FDA advisers set high bar for new opioids
Two days of FDA discussion over three new opioids seeking U.S. approval highlighted the barriers these drugs now face.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA committee rejects oxycodegol, new opioid designed for less abuse
A novel opioid molecule designed to have less abuse potential with slower CNS entry received a unanimous FDA committee turn down.
From the Journals
Well-tolerated topical capsaicin formulation reduces knee OA pain
ATLANTA – A new vehicle formulation improves tolerability of capsaicin treatment.