Pain
News from the FDA/CDC
One in seven high schoolers is misusing opioids
Increased misuse among sexual minority youths warrants “tailored prevention strategies.”
Conference Coverage
Small-fiber polyneuropathy may underlie dysautonomia in ME/CFS
Autonomic dysfunction symptoms reported by ME/CFS patients in a pilot study overlap those commonly described by patients with autoimmune-...
Guidelines
AHA on cannabis: No evidence of heart benefits, but potential harms
The American Heart Association emphasizes potential risks and lack of benefits of cannabis for cardiovascular health.
Feature
Move over supplements, here come medical foods
When it comes to medical foods, the FDA has often looked the other way because the ingredients may already have been proven safe and the danger to...
From the Journals
New insight into neurobehavioral effects of legalized cannabis
Cannabis consumption did not affect most short-term neurobehavioral measures, but it delayed recall memory and impaired balance.
News from the FDA/CDC
Use of nonopioid pain meds is on the rise
Prescription opioid use declined from 2009 to 2018, but not significantly.
Conference Coverage
New data back use of medical cannabis for epilepsy, pain, anxiety
Marijuana products linked to improved symptoms on a variety of fronts, research suggests, and adverse effects seem rare.
Conference Coverage
Is cannabis gaining acceptance as a treatment for neuropathic pain?
Some evidence supports cannabis as a treatment for neuropathic pain, but not everyone is convinced.
Latest News
Yoga is a good adjunct to migraine therapy
“All you need is a mat,” said Dr. Rohit Bhatia.
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Conference Coverage
How do neurologists choose an acute treatment for migraine?
STOWE, VT. – The route of administration, the medicine’s tolerability, and the patient’s preferences all must be considered to enable effective...