Clinical Pain Management Resources, Information

Neuropathic Pain

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

July 7, 2020

Vitamin D supplements may significantly improve neuropathic symptoms, including pain and quality of life.

Patient receiving therapy for knee osteoarthritis.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Contextual Effects Contribute to Acupuncture Treatment Effects for Knee OA Pain

By

Madeline Morr

July 7, 2020

Researchers aimed to clarify the role of contextual effect in widely used nonpharmacologic, nonsurgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis by conducting a literature review of knee osteoarthritis trials.

General Pain

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Viruses, and the Innate Immune System

By

Theodore Henderson, MD, PhD

July 7, 2020

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disorder characterized by marked fatigue, exertion induced malaise, cognitive clouding (or brain fog), impaired academic/work performance, disrupted sleep, and joint/muscle pain.

Practice Management

Back to Basics: Focus on Risk Assessments for HIPAA Compliance

By

Tammy Worth

July 7, 2020

Regardless of the challenges a smaller group might have, a risk assessment is a baseline for any HIPAA program. The cost of this assessment is considerably less than a HIPAA fine.

A prescription bottle of pills spilled over

Opioid Addiction

Psychiatric Comorbidities May Raise Risk for Sedative Use in Opioid Use Disorder

By

Emily Pond

June 30, 2020

Over half of the sample attained opioids through their own prescription, and 47.2% of patients with co-occurring sedative use disorder attained sedatives by prescription.

Chronic Pain

Perceptions Related to Cannabis-Related Therapies Among Clinicians

By

Madeline Morr

June 30, 2020

Healthcare professionals see the benefits of prescribing cannabis therapies but report significant knowledge gaps in both recreational and medical cannabis.

General Pain

Supplements With Undeclared Active Ingredients Pose Substantial Health Risk

By

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

June 30, 2020

A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights the risks associated with use of OTC products containing undeclared prescription ingredients as well as the importance of collaboration between various health departments and systems to ensure a prompt response to an outbreak.