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Pain Management

STarT Back Screening Tool Fails to Predict Chronic Disabling Back Pain in Older Adults

May 29, 2024

The following is a summary of “Predictive validity of the STarT Back screening tool among older adults with back pain,” published in the May 2024 issue of Pain by Vigdal et al. Uncertaintie...

Assessing Immersive Digital Therapeutic Tool's Influence on Experimental Pain Perception

May 27, 2024

The following is a summary of “Impact of an immersive digital therapeutic tool on experimental pain: A pilot randomized within-subject experiment with an active control condition,” published in th...

Larger White Matter Hyperintensities Volume Identified in Women With Various Headache Types

May 23, 2024

The following is a summary of “Migraine or any headaches and white matter hyperintensities and their progression in women and men,” published in the May 2024 issue of Pain by Schramm et al. ...

Exploring the Role of Baroreceptor Activity in BP-Related Pain Reduction

May 23, 2024

The following is a summary of “Pain perception during baroreceptor unloading by lower body negative pressure,” published in the April 2024 issue of Pain by Neumann et al. Blood pressure (BP...

ML Platform Identifies Potential Drug Candidates for Pain Management by Targeting Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels

May 23, 2024

The following is a summary of “Machine learning study of the extended drug–target interaction network informed by pain related voltage-gated sodium channels,” published in the April 2024 issue o...

Impact of Online Pain Management Programs on Mental Health in Patients with Chronic Pain

May 23, 2024

The following is a summary of “Sudden gains in depression and anxiety during an online pain management programme for chronic pain,” published in the May 2024 issue of Pain by Bisby et al. B...

Nerve Fiber Density in Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Lesions Indicates Connection to Pain

May 22, 2024

The following is a summary of “Distribution of Nerve Fibers in Abdominal Wall Endometriosis and Their Clinical Significance,” published in the April 2024 issue of Pain by Zang et al. Resear...

Analyzing Patient-Reported Assessments for Global Measures in Treatments for Chronic Pain

May 20, 2024

The following is a summary of “Use of patient-reported global assessment measures in clinical trials of chronic pain treatments: ACTTION systematic review and considerations,” published in the May...

Incorporating Standardized MRI Criteria Improves Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Diagnosis

May 17, 2024

The following is a summary of "Additive value of complementing diagnostic idiopathic intracranial hypertension criteria by MRI – an external validation study," published in the May 2024 issue of Pai...

Chronic Pain in Rheumatic Diseases Requires Comprehensive Management Strategies

May 17, 2024

The following is a summary of “Pain mechanisms for the practicing rheumatologist,” published in the March 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Minhas et al. Rheumatic diseases exert pain such that...

ICD-11 Improves Diagnostic Fit for Patients With Chronic Secondary Pain

May 16, 2024

The following is a summary of "Patients' perspective on the chronic pain classification in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11): results from an international web...

Small Fiber Neuropathy Frequently Underlies Long-COVID Pain

May 16, 2024

The following is a summary of "Small fibre neuropathy frequently underlies the painful long-COVID syndrome," published in the May 2024 issue of Pain by Falco et al. In some patients, long-term ...

Number, Size of Seizures of Fentanyl Increasing in the United States

May 14, 2024

MONDAY, May 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The number and size of seizures of fentanyl are increasing in the United States, with most seizures occurring in the West, according to a study published onli...

ICD-11 and Cancer Pain: Bridging the Gap Between Acute and Chronic Pain

May 13, 2024

The following is a summary of "Should cancer pain still be considered a separate category alongside acute pain and chronic non-cancer pain? Reflections on ICD-11," published in the May 2024 issue of P...

Diagnostic Targeted Botox Injections Predict Migraine Trigger Sites

May 11, 2024

Diagnostic targeted Botox injections have high positive predictive value for migraine trigger site localization, according to a study published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. ...

Most Efficacious Treatments Identified for Headache in Patients With Cerebral AVM

May 10, 2024

The following is a summary of "A comprehensive analysis of patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformation with headache: assessment of risk factors and treatment effectiveness," published in the Ma...

Physical Activity Education Video Reduces Shoulder Girdle Pain in Fibromyalgia

May 10, 2024

The following is a summary of "Effect of physical activity education on shoulder girdle pain and muscle strength in participants with fibromyalgia: a pilot experimental study," published in the May 20...

Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Dexamethasone Combo Offers Lowest Morphine Consumption, Most Favorable Adverse Event Profile Post-Total Hip Arthroplasty

May 10, 2024

The following is a summary of “Non-opioid analgesic combinations following total hip arthroplasty (RECIPE): a randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded, multicentre trial,” published in the April 20...

Assessing Peripheral Neuropathy Role in Acupuncture for Managing Multiple Myeloma

May 08, 2024

The following is a summary of "Acupuncture in Multiple Myeloma Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review," published in the April 2024 issue of Pain by Lyu et al. Though a common complication ...

Elimination of Buprenorphine Waiver Had Moderate Effect

May 07, 2024

MONDAY, May 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Elimination of the buprenorphine waiver increased the number of prescribers, but only modestly increased the number of patients in whom buprenorphine treatment...

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