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Fentanyl, Stimulant Overdose Deaths Increase 50-Fold in More Than a Decade
12/12/2023
Researchers sought to establish the overdose death rate during the transition of the fourth wave of the illicit drug use crisis in the United States.
12/12/2023
FDA Roundup
FDA
FDA Roundup
Key FDA Approvals on Novel Treatment Options for Menopausal Hot Flashes, CDI, Opioid Overdoses, and More
06/13/2023
This FDA Roundup includes an at-a-glance look at the latest FDA drug approvals in April and May, including treatment for menopausal hot flashes, Clostridioides difficile infection, suspected opioid...
06/13/2023
FDA Roundup
FDA
FDA Roundup
Key FDA Approvals on Novel Treatment Options for Menopausal Hot Flashes, CDI, Opioid Overdoses, and More
06/13/2023
This FDA Roundup includes an at-a-glance look at the latest FDA drug approvals in April and May, including treatment for menopausal hot flashes, Clostridioides difficile infection, suspected opioid...
06/13/2023
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Conference Coverage
Patients With Breast Cancer Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors Experience Musculoskeletal Pain
05/04/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers aimed to longitudinally examine both the variability of musculoskeletal pain among individuals with breast cancer and any potential predictors for pain during the first 18 months of aromatase...
05/04/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
Cannabidiol Equal to Placebo in Pain Reduction For Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
04/13/2023
Jessica Ganga
Researchers conducted a trial to investigate the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to help manage pain in patients with psoriatic arthritis and hand osteoarthritis.
04/13/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
Restricted Opioid Prescribing May Reduce Chronic Use Post-Surgery
01/23/2023
Researchers examined the implementation of a restricted opioid prescribing plan for patients who experienced pain post-surgery in efforts to reduce chronic opioid use.
01/23/2023
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain
For Patients With Chronic Back Pain, Individualized Exercise a Successful Option
11/11/2022
When compared to a standard form of treatment for chronic low back pain, researchers found that an individualized approach produced better results.
11/11/2022
Cancer Pain
Cancer Pain
New Guidelines Published for Pain Management in Patients With Cancer
09/28/2022
The recommendations include effective forms of therapy to help manage common symptoms associated with cancer such as joint pain.
09/28/2022
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Intraosseous Morphine During Total Knee Arthroplasty Reduces Pain, Hospital Stay
09/07/2022
Pain management is important in the recovery of patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The researchers examined a new method during surgery to improve pain management in these patients.
09/07/2022
pain management
pain management
Opioid Prescriptions Decline for Patients with Non-Cancer, Cancer Pain
08/31/2022
The researchers examined trends in opioid prescribing in the United States as professional organizations update their pain management guidelines to reduce opioid use.
08/31/2022