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Pain Management

Pulsed Radiofrequency + Steroids Best for Sciatica From Herniated Disc

Apr 04, 2023

TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) treatment is better than TFESI alone for pain relief and d...

CBT Feasibility Study for Treating CRF in Acute Hematological Malignancies

Apr 04, 2023

The following is a summary of "Treatment of Cancer-related-Fatigue in Acute Hematological Malignancies: Results of a Feasibility Study of using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy," published in the MARCH 20...

Examining Sequential Mediation of Racism-Related Stress on Pain Sensitivity

Apr 04, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Preliminary Evidence for the Sequentially Mediated Effect of Racism-Related Stress on Pain Sensitivity Through Sleep Disturbance and Corticolimbic Opioid Receptor ...

The NPSI Questionnaire in Persian can Distinguish Between Neuropathic and Non-Neuropathic Pain

Mar 31, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI) Questionnaire-Persian Version Can Differentiate Neuropathic from Non-Neuropathic Pain,” published in the February 2023 ...

Cluster Headache, Migraine Highly Circadian

Mar 30, 2023

THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Cluster headache and migraine are highly circadian, according to a review published online March 29 in Neurology.Barlas Benkli, M.D., from UT Health Housto...

Omega-3 Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors' Pain & Symptoms

Mar 30, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Feasibility of Investigational Procedures and Efficacy of a Personalized Omega-3 Dietary Intervention in Alleviating Pain and Psychoneurological Symptoms in Breast...

Gut Microbiome Changes Impact Pain in Kidney Transplant

Mar 29, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Pain Interference in End Stage Kidney Disease is Associated with Changes in Gut Microbiome Features Before and After Kidney Transplantation,” published in the Fe...

Marriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians

Mar 29, 2023

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Being married with children is associated with a greater earnings penalty for female physicians, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Heal...

Vitamin K and Fibromyalgia: Pain, Disease Activity, QoL, and Inflammatory Cytokines

Mar 28, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Vitamin K levels in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients and Their Associations with Pain, Disease Activity, Quality of Life and Inflammatory Cytokines,” published in ...

Comparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear

Mar 28, 2023

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and met...

Breast Cancer Survivors' Psychoneurological Symptoms with Kynurenine and Tryptophan Pathway Metabolites

Mar 27, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Tryptophan and Kynurenine Pathway Metabolites and Psychoneurological Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors,” published in the February 2023 issue of Pain manage...

Analgesic Effects of Laser Acupuncture on Postpartum Low Back Pain

Mar 24, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Laser Acupuncture Analgesia on Postpartum Low Back Pain: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study,” published in the February 2023 issue of Pain management by C...

Patients with Burns and a Multimodal Pain Management Approach

Mar 24, 2023

The following is a summary of the “A Multimodal Pain Management Strategy for Burn Patients,” published in the February 2023 issue of Pain management by Liechty, et al. The purpose of this s...

Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows

Mar 24, 2023

THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are facing shortages of drugs critical for cancer treatment, respiratory conditions, and more -- shortages that increased nearly 30 percent betwe...

Auricular Point Acupressure's Pain Effects: Biological Correlates

Mar 23, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Biological Correlates of the Effects of Auricular Point Acupressure on Pain,” published in the February 2023 issue of Pain management by Yeh, et al. Study...

CDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans

Mar 23, 2023

WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Financial burden of care is similar or lower for veterans with Veterans Affairs (VA) health care only or Tricare than those with private insurance, accor...

The Impact of Specialist Palliative Care on Cancer-Associated AYAs' Intensity of End-of-Life Care

Mar 22, 2023

The following is a summary of "Effect of Specialized Palliative Care on End-of-Life Care Intensity in AYAs with Cancer," published in the MARCH 2023 issue of Pain Management by Jewitt, et al. I...

Exploring the Relationship between Genetic Variation and Average Pain Intensity in Sickle Cell Disease Patients

Mar 21, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Evaluating Associations between Average Pain Intensity and Genetic Variation in People with Sickle Cell Disease: An Exploratory Study,” published in the February...

U.S. Travelers Warned About Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Mexico Pharmacies

Mar 21, 2023

MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Travelers should use caution when buying medications in Mexico, according to the U.S. State Department.The warning was issued in response to concerns about c...

Detection of Overnight Respiratory & Withdrawal Symptoms in Opioid-Prescribed Adults by Smart Home Sensors

Mar 20, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Piloting Smart Home Sensors to Detect Overnight Respiratory and Withdrawal Symptoms in Adults Prescribed Opioids,” published in the February 2023 issue of Pain m...

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