Pain General
Oct 15, 2012
The Particulars: Previous studies have suggested that the long-term benefits of traditional myofascial pain therapy tend to be transient and unpredictable. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) blocks nerve ...
Oct 01, 2012
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Sep 26, 2012
A study analyzing self-reports from patients with fibromyalgia who were referred to a tertiary care pain center indicate that 13% used cannabinoids to manage their pain. Among these patients, 80% ...
Sep 11, 2012
This week, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) published newly revised guidelines for Group A streptococcal pharyngitis, or "strep," in the journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Ab...
Sep 06, 2012
A team of investigators has found that pain intensity appears to be highly variable in patients with stage IV cancer. High pain variability was most likely to occur among the following: Minorities. ...
Aug 22, 2012
A study from researchers in the United States suggests that many patients do not pay attention to prescription warning labels. This effect was more pronounced for older than younger participants. The ...
Aug 09, 2012
In a meta-analysis, a team of Australian researchers found that upper abdominal pain, GERD, diarrhea, chest pain or heartburn, vomiting, retching, and incomplete evacuation appeared to be gastrointest...
Aug 09, 2012
Pain is one of the most common reasons for patients seeking care in EDs, accounting for up to 42% of all emergency room visits. Emergency physicians vary widely in prescribing patterns and often have ...
Jul 05, 2012
Previous research has reported that suicide attempts are higher for migraineurs than those without these headaches. A new national study suggests that pain severity may account for this increased risk...
Jun 26, 2012
Pain has been identified as the most common reason for patients seeking care in emergency rooms. Considering the substantial impact that pain has on patients, ED physicians need to be well versed in i...
Jun 19, 2012
The proportion of patients older than age 65 with cancer who have an opioid prescription appears to be low, according to Canadian investigators. About 33% of elderly patients did not have an opioid pr...
Jun 05, 2012
An investigation of older, opioid-naïve patients who were given an opioid within 1 week of a short-stay surgery has found that this population appears to be frequently prescribed analgesics immediate...
Jun 05, 2012
The FDA has granted 510(k) marketing clearance for a sheathed bipolar sealer (Aquamantys SBS 5.0, Medtronic) for use in spinal surgeries. The device provides hemostatic sealing capabilities for both i...
Jun 05, 2012
A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system appears to be effective and well accepted by patients in the long-term treatment of those with moderate-to- severe endometriosis-related pain following c...
May 30, 2012
According to published studies, pain is the most common reason for seeking care in the ED, accounting for up to 78% of visits. Underuse of analgesics is common, especially among pediatric patients. Th...
May 15, 2012
There are many different treatment options available to lessen the effects of chronic pain, improve functioning, and enhance quality of life. According to current estimates, more than 116 million Amer...
May 01, 2012
Individuals who are overweight appear to be 20% more likely to report higher rates of pain when compared with people who are low-normal weight, according to a large national survey. When compared with...
Apr 24, 2012
A neurostimulation system (AdaptiveStim with RestoreSensor, Medtronic) has received FDA approval for treating chronic pain. Using motion sensor technology, the system automatically adapts stimulation ...
Apr 03, 2012
The prevalence of neuropathy among those with diabetes has been estimated to be as high as 50%. Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), which tends to affect the feet and legs, has been estimated to affect...
Apr 03, 2012
Neuropathic pain in women with bladder pain syndrome (BPS) appears to be significantly associated with the severity of bladder and bowel pain, urinary urgency, and diarrhea, according to a study from ...