Pain
News
Back Pain Bacterium
Recent evidence indicates that bacteria may have a role in low back pain with disc herniation.
News
Opioid Use Among Elderly With Dementia
Opioid use for pain management among elderly patients with dementia and nursing home residents raises concerns.
News
Helping Veterans Manage Pain
VA researchers surveyed veterans with TBI on their levels of pain, revealing missed opportunities for pain management by both practitioners and...
Case Reports
Opioid-Induced Androgen Deficiency in Veterans With Chronic Nonmalignant Pain
Clinical Review
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
A review of randomized clinical trial studies suggests that acupuncture and spinal manipulation may be effective for the treatment of chronic...
Government and Regulations
Who’s in Pain in America? Pretty Much Everyone
After a new analysis of data and further research, results show millions in America are experiencing frequent severe pain.
Original Research
A Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management Clinic in an Indian Health Service Facility
The creation of a pharmacist-managed pain clinic has led to improved patient outcomes, pain medication adherence, and patient satisfaction while...
Government and Regulations
Tracking Tramadol-Related ED Visits
A recent SAMHSA report highlights a sharp rise in emergency department visits involving the opioid tramadol, particularly among women and patients...
Original Research
Pharmacist Pain E-Consults That Result in a Therapy Change
Pain specialty pharmacists can provide support to prescribing primary care providers and enable changes in therapy.
Pharmacology
Combination Treatment Relieves Opioid-Induced Constipation
Prolonged-release oxycodone and naloxone treatment relieves patient pain and improves quality of life by addressing the underlying mechanism of...