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One in seven high schoolers is misusing opioids
Increased misuse among sexual minority youths warrants “tailored prevention strategies.”
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All NSAIDs raise post-MI risk but some are safer than others: Next chapter
A new cohort analysis extends NSAID cautions in high-CV-risk patients to a Korean population. Some question whether the steep climbs in risk seen...
Commentary
Exploring cannabis use by older adults
An exploration of trends in cannabis use by older adults and potential impact in terms of health is timely and important, said Kultaj Kaleka.
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NSAID continuation linked to less knee OA pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs continue to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain more than 3 months after starting treatment.
Original Research
Access to Pain Care From Compensation Clinics: A Relational Coordination Perspective
Compensation and pension examinations are an inconsistently used mechanism for connecting veterans to pain care and have poor relational...
News
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
Managing pain expectations is key to enhanced recovery
Multimodal approach to postsurgery pain management can reduce or eliminate opioids for certain patient groups.
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.
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Yoga is a good adjunct to migraine therapy
“All you need is a mat,” said Dr. Rohit Bhatia.