Strategies for Minimizing Vaccination Pain in Children
Insufficient pain management during childhood immunizations may lead to increased fear of needles and later health care avoidance.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
FDA Identifies Most Needed Meds to Address Urgent Medical Conditions
This action was in response to an executive order issued on August 6, 2020 aimed at protecting the public against outbreaks of emerging diseases and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Xaracoll Implant Available for Postop Pain After Hernia Surgery
Xaracoll® (bupivacaine HCl; Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited) implant is now available for acute postsurgical pain relief for up to 24 hours in adults following open inguinal hernia repair. Xaracoll is a bioresorbable collagen-matrix implant designed to deliver bupivacaine HCl to the surgical site. Each implant contains 100mg of bupivacaine HCl (equivalent to 88.8mg bupivacaine) and 75mg…
FDA: NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks
The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most indicate using after age 60 years for medical purposes
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Releases Pain Management Toolkit
The AAAHC developed the toolkit as an informational resource for managing pain in both primary care and surgical practices.
FDA Cracks Down on Websites Illegally Selling Opioids
The unapproved and misbranded opioids, which include tramadol and oxycodone, are being sold without a prescription.
FDA: Stimulation Trial Should Be Performed Before Implanting SCS for Pain
The FDA reported that between July 27, 2016 and July 27, 2020, a total of 107,728 medical device reports (MDRs) associated with SCS devices intended for pain were received.
Spotlight on Fibromyalgia: Updates on Diagnosis and Clinical Management
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue.
Guideline on Managing Acute Pain From Non-Low Back, Musculoskeletal Injuries
A guideline was released comparing the effectiveness of various treatment strategists for acute pain from non-low back musculoskeletal injuries.
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