February 2012

Specialists may differ on the nuances of treatment protocol when it comes to treating shingles (herpes zoster) and postherpetic neuralgia, but many agree on broad principles that can help primary care physicians diagnose and treat both conditions.

Pain Medications chart related to the Feb. 2012 article "Persistent Pediatric Pain: New Paradigms, Improved Prognoses."

Several recent studies have shown that low-dose prednisone added to methotrexate therapy can improve pain, functionality, and other outcomes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

"Urine drug testing (UDT) has become a widely utilized tool across many specialties. Although it was traditionally used more by pain specialists due to concerns over prescription drug abuse, diversion, and misuse, it has become something that family physicians and non-pain specialists rely on more than ever..." A Q&A with Joshua Gunn, PhD

Proper diagnosis and treatment requires that physicians and patients understand the symptoms and clinical presentation of this complicated migraine condition.