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Neuropathic Pain Patients Find Relief in Cannabis-Based Treatments
New study finds that patients with neuropathic pain may benefit from cannabis-based medicine or medical cannabis.
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Simona Bujoreanu, PhD: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Dr. Simona Bujoreanu explains the importance of acknowledging the psychological aspect of chronic pain management.
Simona Bujoreanu, PhD: Overcoming Obstacles in Chronic Pain Treatment
Dr. Simona Bujoreanu discusses the different types of barriers that are faced when treating chronic pain in pediatric patients.
Jay Mehta, MD, MSEd: Explaining Pediatric Rheumatologic Lab Results
During this video interview, Dr. Jay Mehta talks about his approach to explaining such complex medical conditions and treatments to his pediatric patients and their families.
Jay Mehta, MD, MSEd: Sharing his Passion for Pediatric Rheumatology
Dr. Mehta talks about rheumatologic testing, joint examinations, and the great relationships he gets to develop with his patients.
Simona Bujoreanu, PhD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Managing Chronic Pain
Dr. Bujoreanu explains how treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can have a positive impact on chronic pain in pediatric patients.
Simona Bujoreanu, PhD: the Biopsychosocial Model of Chronic Pain
During this video interview, Dr. Bujoreanu expresses the importance of the multidisciplinary approach of the biopsychosocial model in chronic pain treatment.
Jay Mehta, MD, MSEd: Understanding Pediatric Rheumatologic Lab Results
Dr. Mehta highlights some of the challenges that come with treating pediatric rheumatology patients and how he handles them.
YoungNa Lee-Kim, MD, MEd, FAAP: Interpreting Complete Blood Count
In this video interview, Dr. Lee-Kim explains the importance of understanding the results of a Complete Blood Count before rushing to refer a patient to a hematologist.
Jay Mehta, MD, MSEd: Rheumatologic Lab Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Pain
In this video interview, Dr. Jay Mehta discusses his presentation on pediatric rheumatology for the American Association of Pediatrics Conference.
Upadacitinib Phase 3 Clinical Trials Meet Primary and Most Ranked Secondary Endpoints
The 2 studies focused on upadacitinib treatment for one group of patients with ankylosing spondylitis and another group of patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Titilope Fasipe, MD, PhD: Treating and Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Dr. Fasipe shares her in-person experience viewing Phillip Okwo's Life Interrupted production about living with sickle cell disease.
New Study Assesses Tramadol, Codeine, and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Tramadol is examined alongside codeine to determine if it puts patients at a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events.
Emergency Department Clinicians Share Perspectives on Treating Lower Back Pain
Clinicians identified key strategies that could improve the challenge of treating lower back pain in emergency departments.
Systematic Review Assesses the Risk of Cancer in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Looking specifically at patients who have been treated with biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, this study examines the risk of new or recurrent cancer.
Prevalence of Methamphetamine Use, Overdose Death on the Rise
Results show an increase in methamphetamine use, methamphetamine use disorder, and overdose mortality.
Evaluating the Impact of Telehealth on Hydroxyurea Response
New study finds that telehealth is a viable option for treating sickle cell anemia patients in rural populations.
Biologic Treatment Preferences Revealed Among Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Results show how patients with psoriatic arthritis prioritize their decisions when choosing medication.
The US Pain Foundation Sets September Initiative for Awareness with #PainCounts
The US Pain Foundation starts off September strong for Pain Awareness Month by releasing a touching video that gets personal about chronic pain.
Evaluating the Effects of Buprenorphine Rotation
Patients with chronic pain may benefit from rotation to buprenorphine.
Kim Smith-Whitley, MD: The Impact of Voxelotor on Pediatric Sickle Cell
Voxelotor has the potential to decrease long-term problems in pediatric sickle cell disease.
Kim Smith-Whitley, MD: Voxelotor and Sickle Cell Disease
Kim Smith-Whitley, MD, discussed her research on voxelotor as treatment for children with sickle cell disease.
Kim Smith-Whitley, MD: New Treatment for Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Voxelotor study results show it’s just as effective in children as adults and adolescents.
Testing and Risk of COVID-19 in Patients with Immune Mediated Inflammatory Disease
Investigators analyze the differences between SARS-CoV-2 testing and risk of infection.
Chronic Pain Treatment Converts to Telemedicine for COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients with lower pain intensity were more accepting of telemedicine treatments.
Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Linked to Sleep Disorder Complications
Obstructive sleep apneas and overnight hypoxemia are more likely to develop in patients with sickle cell disease.
Assessing Physical Activity Levels in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis
High levels of sedentary activity and low levels of physical activity found in patients with axSpA
Health Costs of Chronic Pain in Women are Higher with Opioid Treatment
Utilizing CIH treatment is effective on its own or in combination with opioid treatment for lower costs.
