ASA: Intraoperative Acupuncture May Help Decrease Post-TKA Opioid Use
Acupuncture was applied to ipsilateral ear during total knee arthroplasty; all patients discontinued opioids by postoperative day 30
Pain Management
Pain Management in Gout – A Video Interview With Lawrence Edwards, MD
In light of Pain Awareness and Arthritis Awareness Month, Lawrence Edwards, MD, discusses the importance of addressing pain in patients with gout and the role of collaboration between clinical specialties during the management of painful gout flares.
Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Discoveries That Changed Pain Research
Two American researchers have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that could help ease chronic and acute pain.
Psychological Treatment Provides Pain Relief for Chronic Back Pain
For patients with chronic back pain, psychological treatment may provide substantial and durable pain relief.
Is Dose Tapering Linked to Mental Health Crises in Setting of Long-Term, High-Dose Opioid Therapy?
Opioid dose tapering may be linked to increased risk for overdose and mental health crises in patients taking long-term, high-dose opioids.
Slight Decline Seen in Opioid Prescription Rates
Investigators assessed the impact of physician clinical knowledge on opioid prescribing habits following the shift in guideline recommendations away from opioid prescribing.
Lidocaine Medicated Plaster Effectively Treats Postherpetic Neuralgia
This study evaluated the use of lidocaine medicated plaster to treat postherpetic neuralgia.
Medical Cannabis Improves Dystonia Symptoms and Alleviates Pain
In a retrospective pilot study presented at MDS 2021, researchers assessed the effect of medical cannabis treatment on symptoms of dystonia and related pain.
FDA to Review Relugolix Combination Therapy for Endometriosis Pain
The application is supported by data from the phase 3 SPIRIT program, which includes the SPIRIT 1 and SPIRIT 2 studies, as well as an open-label extension study.
Migraine Management: How to Treat Patients With Vascular Disease
The use of triptans is contraindicated in patients with migraine and a history of ischemic stroke or coronary artery disease, although there’s no substantial evidence that they directly increase the risk for vascular events.
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