Chronic Pain

A new study evaluated factors associated with quality of life by observing levels of chronic pain in Chinese patients who were receiving maintenance hemodialysis.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

EaseVRx utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and other behavioral therapy techniques.

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 finds that patients with neuropathic pain may benefit from cannabis-based medicine or medical cannabis.

The agent is administered through a single-dose, pre-filled syringe that delivers 5 milligrams through intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.

Dr. Simona Bujoreanu explains the importance of acknowledging the psychological aspect of chronic pain management.

Tramadol is examined alongside codeine to determine if it puts patients at a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events.

Clinicians identified key strategies that could improve the challenge of treating lower back pain in emergency departments.

Results show an increase in methamphetamine use, methamphetamine use disorder, and overdose mortality.

Patients with chronic pain may benefit from rotation to buprenorphine.

Patients with lower pain intensity were more accepting of telemedicine treatments.

Study shows single-session pain relief class noninferior to 8-session cognitive behavioral therapy for pain catastrophizing, pain intensity, and pain interference.

In part 2 of an interview with HCPLive, Dr. Saxe focuses on the role of microbiota in pain and how concomitant conditions in patients are often nutritionally linked.

Dr. Saxe discusses the role of nutrition in determining levels of inflammation and its potential in treating patients.

Dr. Marienfield discusses stigma as a major barrier in addiction treatment, as well as determining success based on patient goal.

Dr. Marienfield discusses therapy options for substance abuse patients in recovery.

Opioids are likely still needed in most cases following trauma or surgery.

Data show patients expected moderate improvements across all PCOQ domains with a median improvement range of 45% - 53.7%.

Dr. Moeller-Bertram will co-chair a live conference focusing on the different aspects of treating pain.

Data show 82% of studies reported significant abstinence from psychomotor stimulant use at the end-of-treatment assessment.