ASRA Recommends Screening for Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Graded Sensorimotor Retraining Modestly Improves Chronic Back Pain
In a randomized clinical trial, researchers estimated the effect of a graded sensorimotor retraining intervention on pain intensity in adults with chronic back pain.
Buprenorphine Extended-Release SC Injection Under Review Again for Opioid Use Disorder
The resubmitted NDA was in response to a Complete Response Letter issued by the FDA in December 2021.
Recognizing Radiation Therapy as Both Cause and Treatment for Cancer Pain
A review of the relationship between cancer, pain, pain management, and radiotherapy.
CDC Releases Updated Guidance on Prescribing Opioid Pain Medication
The 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline is intended to help clinicians weigh the benefits and risks of opioids and alternative pain treatments for outpatients.
Basimglurant Fast Tracked for Pain Associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Basimglurant is a potent, cell-penetrant negative allosteric modulator of mGlu5 receptors that works by lowering the perception of pain threshold.
Iheezo Ophthalmic Gel Approved for Ocular Surface Anesthesia
Iheezo is a sterile, preservative-free, single-patient use, ophthalmic gel preparation.
Posimir Now Available for Postsurgical Analgesia Following Shoulder Surgery
Posimir is a novel formulation of bupivacaine, an amide local anesthetic, designed to be administered directly into the surgical site.
Unusual Cause of Chest, Abdominal Pain in Teen Following ACL Repair
A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents with a 1-day history of acute-onset abdominal pain, palpitations, and anemia. Can you make the diagnosis?
Acupuncture May Speed Kidney Stone Pain Relief in Emergency Settings
Acupuncture can be considered an optional adjunctive pain treatment for acute renal colic, according to investigators.
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