Tag: Pain
Misuse of Prescribed Opioids in One-Quarter
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions become addicted
AAPM: Platelet-Rich Plasma Offers Short-Term Benefit
Short-term benefit for patients with facet joint arthropathy, which is not sustained after 90 days
Opioid-Induced Constipation Significant in Pain Patients
Patients surveyed about laxative use, number of bowel movements
Lasting Pain Relief With Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s
Improvement in pain lasts during eight-year follow-up; however, new pain can develop during follow-up
Jyoti Meditation Program Effective for Chronic Neck Pain
Reductions in pain, pain-related bothersomeness with meditation versus exercise control
Patients Say Pain Control Is Key to Quality of Care in Hospitals
Patient-provider shared decision-making may improve pain outcomes
Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
More Musculoskeletal Pain for Workers in Interventional Lab
Musculoskeletal pain highest among technicians and nurses; lower for physicians, trainees
Noncancer Pain Patients Commonly Use Benzodiazepines
High prevalence of benzodiazepine use is inconsistent with guidelines
Various Strategies Used by Patients With HIV, Chronic Pain
Some, such as substance use, may have negative health consequences
