According to the authors of a recent review on lower back pain, obtaining a comprehensive medical history is the most critical tool for identifying risk factors for serious disease in a patient with LBP. Do...
A recent study examines factors influencing the achievement of serum urate (SU) goals in patients with gout receiving treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy. Can you identify a key determinant of SU goal...
SNRIs are commonly prescribed to treat depression. W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, asks if you know how serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are used to reduce pain.
Consultant360’s Photoclinic Challenge is an interactive quiz based on an image featured in a Photoclinic article. View the slideshow for a brief overview of the case, patient history, and a key hint. For...
Does the clinical practice guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association recommend using biophysical agents for managing patellofemoral pain? Take...
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on the benefits and risks of using complementary and alternative medicines that included suggestions on how to discuss these medications with...
The CDC’s guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain outlines several recommendations. Do you know which type of opioid is recommended for patients initiating treatment for chronic pain?
The CDC’s guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain outlines several recommendations. Do you know which type of opioid is recommended for patients initiating treatment for chronic pain?
Many patients ask about using both benzodiazepines and opioids. W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, asks whether you know the possible effects of combining the 2 drug classes.
Noncancer-related pain diagnoses have increased over the years. W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, asks whether you know the prevalence rate of chronic, nonmalignant pain in the United States.
