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Sleep, Psychological Issues Linked to Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children
FDA Approves Unique Spinal Cord Stimulation System for Chronic Pain
Increase in Gabapentinoid Use Noted Among Adults With Cancer
Are Medical Students Prepared for End-of-Life Care? Ask the IMEP-e Assessment
Effect of Weather and Ambient Air Pollution on Migraine Headache Onset
Pain Control Adequate With Fewer Opioids After Corneal Surgery
Alternative Research Methods Explored to Ensure Sensitivity in Chronic Pain Clinical Trials
Improving Migraine-Related Disability With Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Diagnosis and Management of Painful Hashimoto Thyroiditis: A Case Review
Apadaz Available for Short-Term Pain Management
High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Daily Opioid Dose in Chronic Pain
Comparative Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Block Techniques for Post-TKA Analgesia
Fetal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Risk for ADHD, ASD
Childhood Maltreatment May Increase Risk for Physical Pain in Young Women
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Neurosurgery for Craniofacial Pain Syndromes: Update and Expert Interview
Many patients with craniofacial pain syndromes such as trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headache, and migraine have an adequate response to pharmacologic therapies. -
Off-Label Use of Antidepressants for Chronic Pain
In recent years, the off-label prescription of antidepressants for the treatment of chronic pain has increased, along with evidence of their effectiveness and mechanistic underpinnings when used for this purpose. Depression is a common comorbidity among patients with chronic pain, and the use of these agents may alleviate symptoms of both disorders. Typically, however, significantly… -
Reviewing Interventional Treatments for Chronic Headache
Interventional pain modalities provide alternative analgesia in patients who are intolerant of pharmacologic agents, have comorbidities that require multiple medications, or have pain refractory to oral medications. -
Laser Therapies for the Healing of Burn Scars: An Interview With Jill Waibel, MD
The innovative use of fractionation of laser beam technology in dermatology has led to significant improvements in the treatment of burn scars, regardless of how mature. -
Psychological Interventions for Comorbid Migraine and Sleep Dysfunction
Researchers found data that showed, regardless of the number of headaches reported in addition to insomnia that cognitive behavioral therapy is indicated as first-line treatment.
Working for a Health System vs Remaining Independent
Physician practices need to weigh the pros and cons of remaining independent or joining an integrated health care delivery system.
Reviewing Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Migraine, Cluster Headache
A substantial percentage of patients with primary headache disorders are unresponsive to standard pharmacologic therapies, with pain-free response rates of 45% at 15 minutes and 30% at 2 hours, following the use of rescue medications.1 Such findings, along with the range of side effects associated with these agents, highlight the need for novel treatment options…
Should Aging Physicians Be Required to Undergo Cognitive Testing? Three Experts Weigh In
The issue of aging physicians poses serious challenges to the medical profession, with concerns that judgment or skills might decline with age.
Managing Migraine During Pregnancy and Lactation
A particular challenge in this population is the effective management of migraine during pregnancy and lactation while minimizing the risk for harm to the fetus.
Clinician Roundtable: Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
Rates of marijuana use are especially high among men and women of reproductive age. How should physicians advise patients who are trying to conceive about marijuana?
