PAINWeek 2019

Complete Coverage

Opioid Stewardship Program May Improve Opioid Prescribing After Orthopedic Surgery

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Hannah Dellabella

A health system-wide opioid stewardship program may have a positive influence on opioid prescribing habits after orthopedic surgery.

CB2 Receptor Agonist Effective for Neuropathic Pain in Preclinical Studies

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Hannah Dellabella

CNTX-6016, a highly-selective cannabinoid receptor type 2 agonist, was found to provide adequate analgesia in preclinical models of neuropathic pain.

Lofexidine May Mitigate Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

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Hannah Dellabella

Lofexidine may effectively mitigate the symptoms of opioid withdrawal in patients on long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain.

Effect of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Implementation on ED Opioid Prescriptions

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Hannah Dellabella

Prescription drug monitoring programs may reduce the overall opioid prescribing rate in emergency departments.

Potential of Immersive VR to Provide Long-Term Analgesia in Chronic Pain Examined

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Brandon May

Canadian researchers are examining the potential for immersive virtual reality to provide prolonged analgesia in patients with chronic pain.

Examining the Effect of Ketamine Infusion on Opioid Consumption After Chest Trauma

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Hannah Dellabella

Ketamine infusion therapy may not effectively reduce opioid consumption in patients with rib fractures as a result of blunt chest trauma.

CBD Oil Use May Improve Chronic Pain and Associated Anxiety and Depression

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Brandon May

Patients with chronic pain may perceive improvements in pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression with the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol oil.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Increase Acceptance of Chronic Pain

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Brandon May

A group-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention may improve pain-related acceptance in veterans with chronic pain.

Guidelines for Inpatient Pain Management May Lead to Safer Opioid Prescribing

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Brandon May

An interdisciplinary work group has developed new guidelines for inpatient pain management that was perceived as helpful by clinicians.

Upcoming Clinical Guidance on Chronic Pain Management With Opioids Plus Cannabinoids

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Brandon May

Researchers are developing a consensus report to provide clinical guidance for the management of patients with chronic non cancer pain who are taking both opioids and cannabinoids.