Comorbidities & Risk of Migraine Progression
Research indicates that Chronic migraine (CM; ≥15 monthly headache days with 8 or more linked to...
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A Novel Vestibular Migraine Assessment Tool
Increasing evidence suggests that vestibular migraine (VM) is a common cause of episodic vertigo,...
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Migraine
“Among the limited treatment options for patients with migraine, many of those used as...
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Comorbidities & Risk of Migraine Progression
Research indicates that Chronic migraine (CM; ≥15 monthly headache days with 8 or more linked to...
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A Novel Approach to Opioid Disposal
Current estimates suggest that 70-90% of opioids prescribed after surgery go unused, with most...
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Daily Cannabis Use Tied to Lower Illicit Opioid Use for Chronic Pain
Findings based on longitudinal study in Canada of people who use drugs and report chronic pain
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About One in Three in ED for Low Back Pain Receive Imaging
Imaging use decreased from 34.4 percent in 2011 to 31.9 percent in 2016
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Dermatologists Issue Consensus Guideline for Opioid Prescribing
For most uncomplicated procedures, postop pain can be managed with acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen
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Ubrogepant Superior to Placebo for Migraine Pain Relief
More participants reported pain freedom at two hours with 50-mg, 25-mg ubrogepant versus placebo
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Examining Trends in Opioid-Related Hospitalizations in Patients With Cancer
Opioid-related hospitalizations among patients with cancer appear to be rare but are increasing...
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2010 to 2016 Saw Increase in Teens Admitted to ED for Abuse
Numbers increased from 6.93 to 11.97 admissions per 100,000 children younger than 18 years
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One in Three Young Adults Get Meds for Opioid Use Disorder After Overdose
Type of medication for opioid use disorder received appears to be associated with age
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October 2019 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Maltreatment in Childhood Ups Risk for Physical […]
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Pain Control Adequate With Fewer Opioids After Corneal Surgery
After assessment of postoperative opioid use, patients receive fewer opioid tablets but pain is controlled
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White House Launches Website to Help Those Battling Substance Abuse
FindTreatment.gov will allow Americans with substance abuse and mental health issues to better access care
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Johnson & Johnson Settles Opioid Suit With Two Ohio Counties
Drug maker agrees to pay Cuyahoga and Summit counties $10 million without admitting liability
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Eight Touchpoints May Predict Opioid Overdoses
These factors identify more than half of opioid overdose decedents and may represent prevention opportunities
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Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Expected to File for Bankruptcy
Settlement talks over Purdue’s responsibility for the nation’s opioid crisis have stalled
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Use of Pain Reliever Tramadol May Up Risk for Hypoglycemia
Retrospective analysis of adverse events reported to FDA shows risk similar to that seen with methadone
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Interest in Marijuana, Cannabinoids for Pain Rising Rapidly
Physician anesthesiologists concerned about prevalent misunderstanding about marijuana, related products
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