Pain
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Comborbidities likely explain opioid + sleep apnea mortality risk
Key clinical point: Comorbid conditions may explain the relationship between opioid use, sleep apnea, and death. Major finding: Opioid use was not...
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Prescription opioids linked to majority of opioid overdoses
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ACR 2010 criteria for fibromyalgia critiqued
Key clinical point: Both ACR 2010 and modified ACR 2010 criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia have “unsatisfactory” sensitivity and specificity....
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Buprenorphine tapering far less effective than maintenance
Key clinical point: Tapering is far less effective than maintaining buprenorphine therapy for prescription opioid dependence. Major finding:...
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FDA approves new abuse-prevention labeling for extended-release Embeda
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Study finds few data on long-term opioid treatment for chronic pain
Conference Coverage
Amitriptyline beat pregabalin for chronic low back pain
Key clinical point: Amitriptyline appears to be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain. Major finding: Pain scores improved by at least...