Tag: Pain
Clinical Score Predicts Poor Pain Control After Spine Surgery
Prediction model based on seven variables, including younger age, preoperative daily opioid use
August 2020 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for August 2020. This roundup includes the...
Recovery Protocol Cuts Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery
Cohort study shows reduced opioid use for patients having elective spine and peripheral nerve surgery
Racial Health Disparities Exist Among Pro Football Players
Former black players, those of other races report worse physical, mental health than white players
ACP, AAFP Issue Guidelines for Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries
Acute pain from non-low back, musculoskeletal injuries first should be treated with topical NSAIDs
July 2020 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for July 2020. This roundup includes the...
Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital
Eighty percent of pediatric patients seen by MMJ consultative service had an oncologic diagnosis
June 2020 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for June 2020. This roundup includes the...
CDC: 10.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Rx Pain Meds in 2015 to 2018
No change found in use of prescription opioids from 2009-2010 to 2017-2018, but increase seen in nonopioid meds
Tanezumab Improves Pain, Function in Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain intensity at week 16 was improved with tanezumab 10 mg versus placebo
