Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Discoveries That Changed Pain Research
Two American researchers have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that could help ease chronic and acute pain.
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11% of Adults Frequently Experience Meal-Related Pain
Adults who frequently experience meal-related pain often have gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, non-GI somatic symptoms, and psychological distress.
Methamphetamine Deaths, Use Increased From 2015 to 2019
Overdose deaths involving methamphetamine nearly tripled from 2015 to 2019.
Sleep Disturbance Common and Linked to Pain in Older Adults
Sleep disturbance in older adults is associated with physical pain and depression.
Adjudicated UDTs Provide Actionable Data for Identifying Prescription Misuse in Chronic Pain
The utility of urine drug tests for identifying potential opioid prescription misuse was examined in this study.
How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
Evaluating Persistent Neurosensory Disturbances After Trigeminal Nerve Injury
Researchers sought to identify risk factors for neurosensory disturbances persistence in patients with posttraumatic trigeminal neuropathies.
Is Dose Tapering Linked to Mental Health Crises in Setting of Long-Term, High-Dose Opioid Therapy?
Opioid dose tapering may be linked to increased risk for overdose and mental health crises in patients taking long-term, high-dose opioids.
Patient Interest in Cannabidiol Use High; Knowledge of Benefits, Risks Low
A survey of 100 cancer patients revealed a high interest in CBD use, but most patients would prefer receiving more information from qualified sources.
Perioperative Acetaminophen Increases Pain Outcomes After Shoulder Surgery
Perioperative acetaminophen significantly decreases opioid consumption and results in improved overall pain control following primary rotator cuff repair.
Low Dose Naltrexone Designated Orphan Drug for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Anecdotal reports suggest that naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, may alleviate symptoms associated with CRPS.
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