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Pain Management

Breaking Barriers: Implementing Integrated Pain Management Programs - A Qualitative Study

Jul 11, 2023

The following is a summary of "Overcoming Barriers to the Implementation of Integrated Musculoskeletal Pain Management Programs: A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Study," published in the May 2023 issue...

The Burden of Low Back Pain: A Comprehensive Analysis of Attributable Risk Factors, & Projections to 2050

Jul 11, 2023

The following is a summary of "Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden o...

Developing and Validating an Algorithm for Identifying Thrombosis With TTS in Uncommon Locations

Jul 10, 2023

The following is a summary of "Development and Validation of an Algorithm for Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) at Unusual Sites," published in the June 2023 issue of Hematology by Hobbi...

Persistent Default Mode Network Changes Despite Pain Relief: Capsaicin-induced Pain Effects

Jul 10, 2023

The following is a summary of "Decreased Default Mode Network Connectivity Following 24 Hours of Capsaicin-induced Pain Persists During Immediate Pain Relief and Facilitation," published in the May 20...

Therapeutic Value of Drugs Lower for Supplemental Versus First Indications

Jul 10, 2023

FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For drugs approved in the United States and Europe, the therapeutic value of supplemental indications is lower than for first indications, according to a study...

Biden Announces Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs

Jul 10, 2023

FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- New federal initiatives could help save Americans money on health care costs. President Joe Biden announced plans Friday to target surprise medical bills, scam...

Measuring Psychological Flexibility in Chronic Pain: MPFI Assessment

Jul 07, 2023

The following is a summary of "Assessing Psychological Flexibility and Inflexibility in Chronic Pain Using the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI)," published in the May 2023 i...

Evaluation of Symptom and Side Effect Profiles of Immunotherapy in Cancer Patients

Jul 06, 2023

The following is a summary of "Assessment of Symptoms and Adverse Events Related to Immunotherapy in Patients With Cancer: An Integrative Review," published in the JULY 2023 issue of Pain Management b...

Medical Cannabis Laws Seem Not to Have Affected Opioid, Nonopioid Therapy

Jul 06, 2023

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Medical cannabis laws seem not to have important effects on the receipt of opioid or nonopioid pain treatment, according to a study published online July 4 ...

Improving Thirst and Dry Mouth Perception in Palliative and End-of-life Care Patients

Jul 05, 2023

The following is a summary of "Relieving Perception of Thirst and Xerostomia in Patients with Palliative and End-of-life Care Needs: A Rapid Review," published in the JULY 2023 issue of Pain Managemen...

Evaluation of MRgFUS Thalamotomy for Treating Refractory Neuropathic Pain

Jul 04, 2023

The following is a summary of "Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound thalamotomy for refractory neuropathic pain: a systematic review and critical appraisal of current knowledge," published in ...

Improving Workflow Targets in Multidisciplinary Pathways for Preoperative Code Status Discussions

Jul 04, 2023

The following is a summary of "Preoperative Code Status Discussion Workflows: Targets for Improvement in Multidisciplinary Pathways," published in the JULY 2023 issue of Pain Management by Godage, et ...

Comparing SPC Referral Practices Among Cardiologists, Oncologists, and Respirologists: National Survey Studies

Jul 04, 2023

The following is a summary of "Specialist Palliative Care Referral Practices Among Oncologists, Cardiologists, Respirologists: A Comparison of National Survey Studies," published in the JULY 2023 issu...

Opioids Not Beneficial for Pain Relief in Acute Low Back, Neck Pain

Jul 04, 2023

MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For acute nonspecific low back pain or neck pain, opioids do not confer benefits compared with placebo, according to a study published online June 28 in The La...

Impact of PCST on Pain and Pain Medication Utilization among Women with Breast Cancer

Jul 03, 2023

The following is a summary of "Effect of Pain Coping Skills Training on Pain and Pain Medication Use for Women With Breast Cancer," published in the JULY 2023 issue of Pain Management by Fisher, et al...

Extended Stay Risk Factors: Posterior Lumbar Decompression

Jul 03, 2023

The following is the summary of "Risk Factors for Ambulatory Surgery Conversion to Extended Stay Among Patients Undergoing One-level or Two-level Posterior Lumbar Decompression," published in the June...

Compliance With CMS Price Transparency Rule Improved With Penalty Increases

Jul 03, 2023

FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Compliance with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Price Transparency Rule is positively associated with penalty increases, according...

Developing a Comprehensive Program for Palliative Care in Cardiac Patients

Jun 28, 2023

The following is a summary of "Building a Cardiac Palliative Care Program: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Ten Program Leaders From Across the United States," published in the March 2023 iss...

Pain Sensitization and Physical Functioning in the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study

Jun 28, 2023

The following is a summary of "Relation of pain sensitization to self-reported and performance-based measures of physical functioning: the Multicenter Osteoarthritis (MOST) study," published in the Ju...

Widening Gap ID'd in Housing Affordability for Resident Physicians

Jun 28, 2023

TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Resident physicians face a widening gap in housing affordability, with growth in rental prices outpacing that of resident earnings, according to a research l...

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