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The HCPLive pain page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on pain medicine. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for acute pain, chronic pain, addiction medicine, and more.

Exposure to long-term prescription opioid therapy was linked to a 3.2-fold higher risk of HCV seroconversion compared to individuals who were prescription opioid-naïve or acute. 

Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of Hepatitis C

Greg Marchand has achieved world records in the field of OBGYN and minimally invasive surgery. In an interview, he discusses the progress of the outpatient hysteroscopy.

Addressing the Pain of an Office Hysteroscopy

High dose vitamin D supplementation has been linked to fewer pain days and higher physical activity scores for patients with chronic pain. 

Low Vitamin D Levels Lead to Pain Problems for Sickle Cell Patients

Clinicians have begun to incorporate more holistic ways to approach the treatment of multiple sclerosis symptoms by focusing on better overall health, exercising, and dieting.

The Expansion Toward Integrative Wellness Approaches in MS Care

Investigators found that using virtual reality to reduce pain levels during operational hsyteroscopy was not effective. 

Virtual Reality is not a Viable Option for Reducing Pain During Hysteroscopy

EaseVRx utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and other behavioral therapy techniques. 

FDA Approves Virtual Reality Platform for Chronic Pain Reduction

Continual improvement was shown in patient-reported pain levels when treated with guselkumab compared with placebo. 

Guselkumab Alleviates Pain in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis

A study presented at ACR 2021 found that CBD had no significant effect on pain intensity in patients with hand osteoarthritis or psoriatic arthritis. 

Jonathan Vela, MD: CBD Shows No Effect in Patients with Chronic Pain

With the popularity of CBD growing in Denmark, Jonathan Vela, MD, examined the effectiveness of CBD treatment on hand osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. 

Jonathan Vela, MD, Decides it's Time to Examine CBD Treatment for Chronic Pain

The randomized control trial investigates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating chronic pain in patients who have been using opioid therapy. 

New Study Examines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as Chronic Pain Treatment

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