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Pain Management

Exploring the Effects of Stressful Life Events Following Bereavement

Apr 21, 2023

The following is a summary of "Impact of Stressful Life Events after Bereavement: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Survey," published in the APRIL 2023 issue of Pain and Symptom Management by Shimizu, et ...

Evidence Limited for Long-Term Benefits of Discectomy for Sciatica

Apr 21, 2023

THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The benefits of discectomy for sciatica diminish over time, eventually yielding similar results to those of nonsurgical management, according to a systemat...

Fostering Collaboration in the Perioperative Period: Building Cross-disciplinary Relationships for Improved Patient Outcomes

Apr 20, 2023

The following is a summary of "It's Not Us Versus Them”: Building Cross-Disciplinary Relationships in the Perioperative Period," published in the APRIL 2023 issue of Pain Management by Sasnal, et al...

Fibromyalgia Is Risk Factor for Opioid Use Disorder Exacerbations

Apr 20, 2023

WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Fibromyalgia is a risk factor for pain-related exacerbation of opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a study published online March 14 in PAIN.Orman Tre...

Digitally Reported Patient Outcomes Tied to Better Disease Control in RA

Apr 19, 2023

TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The use of a digital health application with patient-reported outcomes is associated with an increase in disease control rate for adults with rheumatoid art...

Using Electronic Health Records to Determine GCC in the ICU

Apr 18, 2023

The following is a summary of "Determining Goal Concordant Care in the Intensive Care Unit Using Electronic Health Records," published in the MARCH 2023 issue of Pain Management by Ahmad, et al. ...

High Prevalence of Thoracic Spine Pain ID'd Among Adolescents

Apr 18, 2023

MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of thoracic spine pain (TSP) is high among adolescents, and predictors include female sex, mental health problems, and duration of electronic ...

What is the Significance of Spirometry in Determining if COPD Patients are Suitable for Palliative Care?

Apr 17, 2023

The following is a summary of "How Important is Spirometry for Identifying Patients with COPD Appropriate for Palliative Care?," published in the March 2023 issue of Pain and Symptom Management by Lan...

Assessment of Early OSPC Implementation Using a Nationwide Survey and CFIR

Apr 14, 2023

The following is a summary of "National Survey Using CFIR to Assess Early Outpatient Specialty Palliative Care Implementation," published in the MARCH 2023 issue of Pain Management by Rosenblum, et al...

Unique Shortness of Breath Profiles in Chemotherapy Outpatient Cancer Patients

Apr 14, 2023

The following is a summary of "Distinct Shortness of Breath Profiles in Oncology Outpatients Undergoing Chemotherapy," published in the MARCH 2023 issue of Pain Management by Shin, et al. For a...

Biden to Expand Access to Health Care for Immigrants Brought Illegally to U.S. as Children

Apr 14, 2023

THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought illegally to the United States as children may soon be eligible to receive federally funded health care. Presid...

About 20 Percent of U.S. Adults Experienced Chronic Pain in 2021

Apr 14, 2023

THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An estimated 20.9 percent of U.S. adults experienced chronic pain during 2021, according to research published in the April 14 issue of the U.S. Centers f...

Goals-of-Care Discussion Predictors for Chronically Ill Hospitalized Patients

Apr 13, 2023

The following is a summary of "Predictors of Documented Goals-of-Care Discussion for Hospitalized Patients With Chronic Illness," published in the MARCH 2023 issue of Pain Management by Uyeda, et al. ...

Excess Body Fat and High Blood Sugar Increase Pain Sensitivity & Weaken Pain Inhibition

Apr 12, 2023

The following is a summary of the “High Blood Glucose and Excess Body fat Enhance Pain Sensitivity and Weaken Pain Inhibition in Healthy Adults: A Single-blind Cross-over Randomized Controlled Trial...

Self-Reported Pain Measurements in HIV-SN: A Comparison of Sensory Phenotypes

Apr 11, 2023

The following is a summary of the “A Comparison of Self-reported Pain Measures Between Sensory Phenotypes in HIV-associated Sensory Neuropathy,” published in the January 2023 issue of Pain Managem...

Neuroinflammation Worsens Pain in Chemotherapy Patients

Apr 10, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Perturbations in Neuroinflammatory Pathways Are Associated With a Worst Pain Profile in Oncology Patients Receiving Chemotherapy,” published in the January 2023 ...

Mental Health Role in a Trial of a Walking Intervention for Chronically Ill Black Veterans

Apr 07, 2023

The following is a summary of the “An Analysis of the Role of Mental Health in a Randomized Trial of a Walking Intervention for Black Veterans With Chronic Pain,” published in the January 2023 iss...

PROs in Chronic Neuropathic Pain Trials: A Systematic Review

Apr 06, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Chronic Neuropathic Pain Clinical Trials – A Systematic Literature Review,” published in the January 2023 issue of Pain ma...

Perspectives of People with Pain, Depression, and/or Anxiety About Clinical Trial Participation

Apr 05, 2023

The following is a summary of the “Perspectives on Participation in Clinical Trials Among Individuals With Pain, Depression, and/or Anxiety: An ACTTION Scoping Review,” published in the January 20...

Pulsed Radiofrequency + Steroids Best for Sciatica From Herniated Disc

Apr 04, 2023

TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) treatment is better than TFESI alone for pain relief and d...

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