Tag: Pain
Some Cancer Center Staff Uncertain of Services Offered
'Mystery shopper' study shows one in 10 facilities provided misinformation on palliative care services
Pain and Itch Highly Prevalent Months After Herpes Zoster
Pain linked to increased costs and has large impact on quality of life; itch has limited impact on QoL
Pregabalin Significantly Improves Neuropathic Pain
Pregabalin-linked improvement in pain seen regardless of time since pain onset
Limited Dialyzability for Oxycodone, Noroxycodone
Significant mean reduction in oxycodone, noroxycodone arterial concentrations
Self-Regulatory Fatigue Linked to QoL in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Higher self-regulatory fatigue linked to lower quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Nighttime Sleep Disturbance Common in Chronic Pain
Patients on high-dose opioids have abnormal brain activity, which may affect sleep quality
Cannabis Provides More Pain Relief for Men Than Women
Researchers find male users report greater benefits compared to women
Acetaminophen Appears Safe for Children With Mild Asthma
Findings for as-needed use of acetaminophen among young children with mild, persistent asthma
Taking Acetaminophen While Pregnant May Raise Risk of ADHD
But only association found, and researchers say women should still take the painkiller if needed
