Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy Improves Knee OA Symptoms
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of neuromuscular electric stimulation therapy in the reduction of knee osteoarthritis-related pain, stiffness, and function.
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Sleep Problems Not a Major Issue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sleep problems are not excessive in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis.
Ketamine Infusions Improve Symptoms of Depression and Pain
Patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder without psychotic symptoms received intravenous infusions of 0.5 mg/kg ketamine 3 times per week for 2 weeks.
Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism Treatment and Lower Quality of Life
Impaired quality of life in people following hypoparathyroidism surgery and treatment is increasingly acknowledged. Researchers analyzed this with a questionnaire.
Low Dose Naltrexone Designated Orphan Drug for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Anecdotal reports suggest that naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, may alleviate symptoms associated with CRPS.
Are Epidural Steroid Injections Effective for Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome?
The researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analyses to determine if epidural steroid injections result in clinically meaningful improvement in lumbosacral radicular syndrome.
State Limits on Initial Opioid Rx Duration May Influence Prescribing
State laws restricting the duration of initial opioid prescriptions are associated with changes in opioid prescribing.
Comparative Efficacy of Gabapentin and Duloxetine for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed the efficacy and safety of gabapentin and duloxetine for treating patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Pain, Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety Prevalent After MS Diagnosis
Pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety are prevalent in the year following diagnosis with multiple sclerosis/clinically isolated syndrome.
Fifteen Headache-Day Threshold Does Not Capture Migraine Burden
The use of 15 headache days/month as a threshold to distinguish episodic and chronic migraine does not capture the burden of illness.
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