Pain
From the Journals
Is This Methadone’s Moment?
Those on methadone were almost 60% less likely to stop treatment at 24 months than their peers assigned to buprenorphine/naloxone, with no...
FDA/CDC
FDA Okays Abuse-Deterrent Opioid for Severe Pain
This new immediate-release formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride is made with a proprietary technology that makes it harder for people to crush,...
News from the FDA/CDC
Duloxetine Bottles Recalled by FDA Because of Potential Carcinogen
The nationwide recall of more than 7000 bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules is due to unacceptable levels of a potential carcinogen.
Latest News
The Heavy Physical and Psychological Burden of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Occurring in the same post-follicular timeframe as PMS, PMDD takes cyclical discomfort to a more intense level, with a trifecta of affective...
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Postoperative Chronic Pain: Experts Urge Better Recognition
It is important to mobilize general practitioners to “detect patients sliding toward opioid overconsumption” and refer them to the appropriate...
Feature
DIY Brain Stimulation Is Growing in Popularity, but Is It Safe, Effective?
From the Journals
Veterans Found Relief From Chronic Pain Through Telehealth Mindfulness
Mindfulness based interventions, whether delivered in groups or self paced, improved pain-related function versus usual care.
Feature
When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
Latest News
Which Medications Can Cause Edema?
Nitrates, calclium channel blockers, neuropathic pain medications, and others can lead to edema.
Latest News
One in Ten Chronic Pain Patients May Develop Opioid Use Disorder
Clinicians need to gauge the true extent of the problem, change prescribing guidance if necessary, and develop and implement effective...
From the Journals
Is SNRI Treatment of Fibromyalgia Working? Look at Sleep Patterns
Patients with minimal pain relief from a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor had more sleep problems and tougher mornings than those...