State-Level Declarations of Opioid Emergency Raise Public Awareness of Addiction
With opioid-related mortality rates on the rise, most states have enacted specific policies aimed at reducing prescriptions for these medications.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Acupuncture Reduces Pain Intensity in Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neuropathic pain showed benefit from acupuncture through a reduction in shock-like pain and in intensity.
FDA Permits Marketing of Device to Reduce Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal
The FDA has approved a device designed to provide relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms when placed behind the ear.
Addiction Policy Expert From Obama Administration Addresses the Opioid Epidemic
Keith Humphreys, PhD, who served as senior policy advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in the Obama Administration, shared his views on the opioid epidemic.
Clinicians May be Overprescribing Gabapentinoids for Pain
Clinicians may be overprescribing gabapentiboids in part as a response to the opioid epidemic.
ACP Guidelines Released for Treating Lower Back Pain
Recommendations state that opioids should be the last resort for pain relief.
Satisfaction Influenced by Patient Perception of Provider Concerns
Findings were from private practice pain management clinics for opioid patients.
Chronic Widespread Pain Improved with Vitamin D Replacement
Improvements were seen in patients with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and vitamin D deficiency.
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