Pain
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Depression tied to inflammation and survival in lung cancer
A new study’s findings underscore the importance of assessing and treating depression in patients with cancer, particularly given the high rate of...
Conference Coverage
Marathon running does not increase arthritis risk: Survey
For those runners who had undergone knee or hip surgery or had a previous hip or knee injury that prevented running, the likelihood of having...
From the Journals
Buprenorphine proves effective for fentanyl users in the ED
A new study provides additional information about emergency department buprenorphine as fentanyl becomes increasingly prevalent.
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Telehealth doctor indicted on health care fraud, opioid distribution charges
According to court documents, Dr. Sangita Patel was responsible for submitting Medicare claims for improper telehealth visits she didn’t conduct...
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Migraine after concussion linked to worse outcomes
Although most children recover quickly from a concussion, approximately one-third continue to report symptoms a month after the event.
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Shaved costs, high risk, maximum profits: Regulators worry about Florida’s butt lift boom
In hindsight, Nikki Ruston said, she should have recognized the red flags.
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Which nonopioid meds are best for easing acute low back pain?
Acute low back pain (LBP) remains a common cause of disability worldwide, with a high socioeconomic burden.
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Swallow this: Tiny tech tracks your gut in real time
Part of what makes gastrointestinal troubles so frustrating are the invasive and uncomfortable tests one must endure for diagnosis.
Commentary
U.S. vs. French guidelines for osteoporosis treatment
New U.S. guidelines, compared with 2018 French guidelines.
Commentary
Back pain: Red flags and when to image
‘If the patient has any kind of back pain, they should just not move. Right?’
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Physician pleads guilty to 52 counts in opioid scheme
The neuromuscular medicine specialist also admitted to ignoring patient requests to lower dosages and signs that patients were selling prescribed...