Chronic Pain

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Could Engaging With a Patient Who Experiences Favorable Treatment Outcomes Improve Outcomes for Others?

Publish Date June 30, 2022

A study investigated if observing positive drug effects on pain and mobility in another patient increases pain reduction and functional capacity in other patients.

Short-Term Improvement in Chronic Pain for Oral Cannabinoids

Publish Date June 13, 2022

Oral synthetic cannabinoid products with high THC-to-CBD ratios are associated with moderate short-term improvement in chronic pain.

Improving the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Chronic Pain Care

Publish Date June 10, 2022

An individualized approach is needed for the successful transition from pediatric to adult chronic pain care.

FDA Extends Review Period for Relugolix Combination Therapy for Endometriosis Pain

Publish Date May 12, 2022

The FDA extended the action date to review additional information regarding bone mineral density.

AI Model Predicts Response to Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain

Publish Date May 10, 2022

A combined unsupervised and supervised machine learning technique can help predict long-term spinal cord stimulation response for patients with chronic pain.

Fatty Tissue Transfer Improves Finger Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Publish Date May 9, 2022

The transfer of fatty tissue to arthritic finger joints is a safe and promising alternative treatment to conventional surgical procedures.

Effect of HF-Spinal Cord Stimulation on Chronic Pain Varies by Sex

Publish Date May 5, 2022

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation shows longer lasting pain relief than low-frequency SCS but with some sex-specific differences in effectiveness for treating chronic pain.

It’s Time We Took Chronic Pain in Rheumatology Seriously

Publish Date May 4, 2022

Don Goldenberg, MD, provides an overview of the various aspects of chronic pain in rheumatology and the inaccurate interchangeability of the terms “fibromyalgia” and “central pain sensitization.” Deeba Minhas, MD, weighs in on addressing the systemic biases in chronic pain.

Disparities in Chronic Pain Highly Prevalent Among Multiracial Groups in the US

Publish Date April 26, 2022

The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic pain disparities among the major racial and ethnic groups in the US.

Psychological Interventions and Physical Therapy Ease Chronic Low Back Pain

Publish Date April 15, 2022

For people with chronic, nonspecific low back pain, psychological interventions are most effective when delivered in conjunction with physical therapy care.