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Celecoxib Effectively Relieves Episodic Migraine-Related Symptoms

Celecoxib may be safe and effective for the treatment of acute migraine and migraine-associated symptoms among patients with episodic migraine.

FDA Approves Virtual Reality System to Ease Back Pain

A three-dimensional (3-D) virtual reality system to treat back pain was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.

Strong Opioids No Better for Pain After Surgery for Fracture

Among patients with surgically managed orthopedic fractures, treatment of pain with strong opioid medication is not superior to milder medication.

Some Cirrhosis Patients Given Opioid Rx at Outpatient Visits

Almost one in five patients with cirrhosis receive opioid prescriptions during outpatient visits, according to a study presented at The Liver Meeting,

Newer Drugs vs Triptans for Pain Relief in Migraine Headaches

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers sought to compare outcomes associated with the use of lasmiditan, rimegepant, and ubrogepant vs triptans for the acute management of migraine headaches.

Association Between Vibration Detection Threshold and Sensory Response in Diabetes

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether there is an association between vibration detection thresholds and sensory responses in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Effect of Galcanezumab on Weekly Total Pain Burden in Patients With Episodic Cluster Headache

Researchers conducted a study to assess the effect of galcanezumab on the total pain burden of patients with episodic cluster headache.

Demographic, Perioperative Factors Associated With Persistent Incisional Pain

While 3.3% of participants experienced persistent incisional pain, nearly half of them had moderate to severe pain.

Medication Treatments Lacking For Active Opioid Use Disorder in Veterans With Cirrhosis

Investigators assessed the factors associated with medication treatment for opioid use disorder and whether it is linked to hepatic decompensation or death in patients with cirrhosis and active opioid use disorder.

Methylnaltrexone Effectively Treats OIC in Advanced Illness While Maintaining Pain Control

Subcutaneous methylnaltrexone reduced rescue-free laxation time in advanced-illness while maintaining pain control while on opioid therapy.