Pain
Video
VIDEO: Ask patients about metal-on-metal hip implants
Government and Regulations
Abuse-deterrent formulation of extended-release hydrocodone approved
News
NIH report on long-term opioid treatment cites lack of data, research needs
Conference Coverage
Experts debate venous sinus stenting for intracranial hypertension
News
Shoulder morbidity common after thyroid cancer surgery
Key clinical point: Postoperative shoulder morbidity is highly prevalent in patients who undergo surgery for thyroid cancer. Major finding: During...
Government and Regulations
FDA approves extended-release hydrocodone with abuse-deterrent features
News
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...
News
More docs need to use available Rx-monitoring programs to help curb opioid abuse
News
Hydrocodone rescheduling takes effect Oct. 6
Government and Regulations
FDA approves drug for opioid-induced constipation in chronic noncancer pain population
Guidelines
NHLBI expert panel issues guideline on sickle cell disease
Major finding: The two most widely available disease-modifying therapies for SCD, hydroxyurea and long-term transfusions, are underused, in large...