Pain
News
New CDC guidance on prescribing opioids for pain
New evidence has emerged regarding the benefits and risks of prescription opioids for acute and chronic pain.
Conference Coverage
Gout too often treated only in emergency department
A study based on patients seen at an academic medical center reinforces the need for greater attention to gout during primary care visits.
Commentary
The latest migraine therapies – some you might not know about
“Another one that was new to me was venlafaxine as migraine prophylaxis. It’s not something I’d heard about before this episode.”
Photo Rounds
Soccer player with painful toe
An x-ray revealed the source of the toe nodule and the nail dystrophy.
Commentary
Could a vaccine (and more) fix the fentanyl crisis?
The first human trial is underway right now for a vaccine against oxycodone. Not only that, but there are other vaccines that are in animal trials...
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Postpartum sexual enjoyment: Does mode of delivery matter?
Eleven years after delivery cesarean delivery was associated with a 74% increased likelihood of pain in the vagina during sex, compared with...
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Children with sickle cell anemia not getting treatments, screening
Annual screenings are recommended as is treatment with hydroxyurea, but only about half of affected children are getting lifesaving care.
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‘Cracking’ technology shows promise for reducing environmental inhaled nitrous oxide impacts during labor
Patient coaching on optimal use of N2O scavenging devices significantly decreased staff exposures, could help lower carbon footprint....
From the Journals
Online yoga program improves physical function in OA
Dr. Bennell said a sensitivity analysis showed that participants in the yoga group who completed yoga at least twice a week did show greater...
Conference Coverage
Is acetaminophen really safer than NSAIDs in heart disease?
A new analysis finds a significant correlation between acetaminophen use and elevated systolic blood pressure.
From the Journals
Detachment predicts worse posttraumatic outcomes
Dissociative diagnoses are not rare and, in fact, are more prevalent than schizophrenia.