Pain
Guidelines
New guidelines for cannabis in chronic pain management released
New clinical practice guidelines for cannabis in chronic pain management may help clinicians offer an effective and less addictive alternative to...
Literature Review
Cluster, migraine headache strongly linked to circadian rhythm
“These findings help us explain the timing to patients – for example, it is possible that a headache at 8 a.m. is due to their internal body clock...
From the Journals
Safety, efficacy of analgesics for low back pain ‘uncertain’
“When we set out to do this review, we envisioned the evidence would be a lot more comprehensive.”
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.
Feature
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...
From the Journals
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.
From the Journals
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.
Feature
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...
Opinion
Returning to normal after concussion
I am heartened that we are now hearing voices suggesting a return to concussion management based on careful observation of the individual patient...
Literature Review
‘Quick, affordable’ test helps predict CGRP response for migraine
Pretreatment nonictal cephalic allodynia identified galcanezumab responders with nearly 80% accuracy.
Commentary
What’s new in brain health?
A new study shows that nonmedical treatment is effective in people with frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headache.