FDA Mandate on Acetaminophen-Opioid Combinations Appeared Effective Hospitalizations for liver toxicity declined after FDA limited acetaminophen dose Mar 07, 2023
Proposed User Instructions for OTC Narcan Has FDA Concerned In emergency setting, proper use and administration by consumer is "essential," says agency staff Feb 14, 2023
Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain, Not Full Agonist Opioids, New VA Guidance Says Unintended consequences of the recommendation need to be evaluated, experts maintain Feb 13, 2023
When Surgeons Clamp Down on Opioids After Cardiac Operations Pain control feasible even when dropping to zero opioids Jan 22, 2023
The Unfulfilled Promise of Cannabis for Cancer-Related Symptoms Medical cannabis is currently too far removed from the standards of medical practice Jan 14, 2023
The X Waiver Is Officially Dead But now, doctors will have to take substance use disorder training to get their DEA license Jan 05, 2023
CDC's Updated Opioid Guidelines Are Necessary, but Not Sufficient Additional steps are needed to calibrate opioid access and undo harm Nov 18, 2022
Pain: The Great Motivator Beth Darnall and Sean Mackey discuss behavioral health therapies for chronic pain management Nov 15, 2022 video
CDC Just Changed Its Opioid Prescribing Guidelines. Here's What to Know. Guidance covers acute, subacute, and chronic pain and replaces 2016 guidelines Nov 03, 2022
Nerve-Freezing Technique Staves Off Post-Mastectomy Pain Percutaneous cryoneurolysis improved analgesia in a pilot study Oct 24, 2022
For Chronic Pain Patients, Consider Green-Tinted Glasses? Mixed results with green light therapy for fibromyalgia Oct 24, 2022
Post-Op Pain Control More Challenging for Cannabis Users Large study builds on the limited literature on cannabis and surgical outcomes Oct 22, 2022
It's High Time for Broader Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medication Limited Medicare coverage poses barriers, but bipartisan legislation offers a solution Sep 22, 2022
Gabapentin After Surgery Ups Risks in Older Adults Delirium, new antipsychotic use, and pneumonia more common Sep 20, 2022
Why My Patients Go Opioid-Free After Surgery Shifting the paradigm around prescribing opioids Aug 13, 2022
Every Day, I Live My Life in Pain Milton Packer considers the origins of pain, both scientifically and emotionally Jul 06, 2022
Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Offer Pain Relief? Recent study highlights benefits and builds on previous research Jun 27, 2022
Revolutionizing Digital Pain Management "Without access, efficacy is meaningless," says director of Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab Jun 17, 2022 video
Ohio Doctor Not Guilty of Murdering Patients With High Opioid Doses Jurors, once at an impasse, found William Husel, DO, not guilty after a week of deliberations Apr 20, 2022
Thumbs Down for IV Tramadol, FDA Advisers Say Delayed onset of pain relief remains a concern Feb 16, 2022
Should Doctors Be Embarrassed by TV's 'Dopesick'? No, but the Hulu series holds lessons for physicians about trusting pharma messaging Nov 26, 2021
Hospital Policy Slashes IV Acetaminophen Use for Tonsillectomy Standing orders for oral use led to better care, reduced cost, researchers said Oct 12, 2021
Does Slight Autism Risk With Epidurals Matter? Study authors and JAMA editorial say probably not Sep 28, 2021
Doctors Work to Treat, Understand Post-Vaccine Shoulder Injury SIRVA is mainly in the medicolegal realm, but physicians acknowledge its rare possibility Sep 09, 2021
New Data on Opioids for Chronic Pain: Less Than Meets the Eye? Unclear what, if anything, new NCHS report means Aug 05, 2021
Spinal Cord Stimulation OK'd for Diabetic Nerve Pain First device of its kind to gain FDA approval for painful diabetic neuropathy Jul 19, 2021
Biden Administration Eases Rules for Mobile Vans for Substance Use Treatment Aim is to increase treatment access in rural areas, underserved communities Jun 28, 2021
Migraine Patients Report Higher COVID Incidence Do people with migraine have altered susceptibility? Jun 09, 2021
Nearly Half of People With Migraine Hesitate to Seek Care Many think their migraine wouldn't be taken seriously Jun 05, 2021
High Frequency Spinal Stimulation Succeeds in Diabetic Neuropathy Pain relief was significant and durable in SENZA-PDN trial May 29, 2021
Review ID's Racism During Care of Black Doctor Who Died of COVID "Lack of empathy, compassion, and awareness of implicit racial bias," external review concludes May 14, 2021
N.J. Biotech Seeking Journal Retractions Eases Immediate Demands Pacira drops motion for preliminary injunction but not its case for retraction May 14, 2021
ED Docs Split Over Fentanyl Analogue Schedule 1 Extension Will it save lives or prevent drug users from seeking help? May 04, 2021
Chronic Pain Patients Find Relief With Cannabis, Despite Varying Evidence "The problem is that we cannot find predictors for good responses yet," says pain specialist Apr 30, 2021
Delayed Diagnosis Common in Spinal Ailment Typical 7-year delay after symptom onset leaves patients at risk for irreversible damage Apr 30, 2021
Managing Risk of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain: Timing Is Key Psychological interventions can support other treatment Apr 28, 2021
Will Telehealth Shape the Future of Pain Care? Lessons from the pandemic may guide the way pain medicine is delivered Apr 26, 2021
COVID-19 Pain Poses Unique Challenges Neuropathic pain may be common, especially after prolonged ICU stay Apr 26, 2021
Op-Ed: Are Marijuana Use and Suicide Linked? A review of the data show there's cause for alarm Apr 23, 2021
Doc Groups Object to New Prior Authorization Rules in Medicare Requirements for two spinal procedures set to take effect July 1 Apr 20, 2021
