Pain
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Utility of NSAID Response Called Into Question for Longstanding AxSpA
New study finds no difference in long-term back pain from axSpA treated with NSAIDs and non-axSpA back pain.
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No Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Opioid Prescriptions, Mortality
However, investigators found that recreational cannabis laws may be tied to a potential reduction in synthetic opioid deaths.
Commentary
How to Motivate Pain Patients to Try Nondrug Options
Offer an interdisciplinary, integrative approach: acupuncture, acupressure, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, or tai chi may help...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Recommends DEA Move Cannabis From Schedule I to III
The FDA said in its report that cannabis is a low-risk threat to public health.
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What Is the Clinical Course of Low Back Pain?
Patients with back pain lasting longer than 12 weeks showed less chance of pain reduction.
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Smoking and Drinking Up the Risk for Diverticulitis
Since there are currently no medical means to prevent diverticulitis other than dietary and lifestyle interventions, counseling patients about...
From the Journals
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Single Disease Entity?
“The sum of these results does not support the hypothesis that ME/CFS and ME/CFS+FM are distinct entities, as currently defined.”
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‘Left in the Dark’: Prior Authorization Erodes Trust, Costs More
The major issue overall is the disconnect between the time spent waiting for prior authorization approvals and the necessity of many treatments....
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Comments Disputed on Negative Low-Dose Naltrexone Fibromyalgia Trial
Neuroinflammation expert Jarred Younger, PhD, disputes commentary calling for clinicians to stop prescribing the off-label compounded medication...
Conference Coverage
Building a Toolkit for the Treatment of Acute Migraine
Conference Coverage
Is migraine really a female disorder?
"Despite many years of research, there isn't one clear factor explaining this substantial difference between women and men."