Tag: Pain
Racial, Ethnic Inequities Seen in Opioid Access for Patients Dying of Cancer
Black and Hispanic patients less likely to receive any opioids compared with Whites; Black patients more likely to undergo urine drug screening
Three in 10 Adults With Chronic Pain Use Cannabis to Manage Condition
More than half using cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain report substituting cannabis in place of other pain medications
Recommendations Developed Relating to Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases
Patient-Centered Texting Platform Beneficial for Interstitial Cystitis
Text message-based platform enhances self-efficacy for managing symptoms of IC/bladder pain syndrome
In Face of Tripledemic, CVS and Walgreens Limit Purchases of Pediatric Pain Meds
Medication limits are meant to 'ensure equitable access,' according to a CVS statement
Discontinuing Long-Term Opioids Tied to Overdose Risk
Tapering cuts risk for overdose among those with opioid use disorder
Persistent Pain in Seniors Linked to Decline in Physical Function
However, those with persistent pain were no more likely to experience cognitive decline
Legalization of Medical Marijuana Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Reduction seen in rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events
Antidepressants Have Small Benefit for Pain, Function in OA
However, total adverse events occur more often in patients receiving antidepressants versus placebo
Acupuncture Helps Alleviate Back/Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Researchers find acupuncture has no observable severe adverse influences on newborns
