Oral Ketorolac Reduces Pain Before, During, and After IUD Placement
Administering oral ketorolac prior to inserting an intrauterine device is effective for reducing overall pain as well as pain after insertion and during IUD deployment.
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Capsaicin 8% Patch Safe for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
The use of capsaicin 8% patch repeat treatment is well tolerated and may provide effective
long-term benefit in patients with peripheral neuropathic pain.
Abuse-Deterrent Opioids Might Not Be the Answer to the Opioid Crisis
Abuse-deterrent opioid formulations may not be the most effective solution to the opioid crisis, according to an editorial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Paracetamol Superior to Placebo for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Extended-release paracetamol may have a greater analgesic effect than placebo in patients with osteoarthritic knee pain.
Collaborative Care Superior to Standard Care for Opioid Use Disorder
Patients with opioid and/or alcohol use disorders have better treatment access and greater rates of alcohol and drug abstinence at 6 months with collaborative care vs standard addiction care.
Gabapentinoids: Evaluating the Benefits for Chronic Low Back Pain
Gabapentinoid use presents significant risk for adverse events and provides few benefits for patients with chronic low back pain.
Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain: What Evidence Is There?
There is currently little conclusive evidence to suggest a benefit of cannabis use for the management of neuropathic pain.
Migraine Medication Prescribing Patterns Across Racial Groups
Migraine medication prescription patterns and quality of prescribed medications for migraine headache are similar between minorities and other racial groups.
Pre-Attack Symptoms Common in Cluster Headache Attacks
Local and painful symptoms and signs and general symptoms occur frequently prior to cluster headache attacks.
Galcanezumab Monthly Injections Beneficial in Migraine Pain
Monthly galcanezumab injections at 120 mg or 240 mg offer clinical benefit in reducing migraine pain.
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