Poor Sleep, Fatigue Associated With Worsening Pain in Hip Osteoarthritis
Poor sleep quality and greater fatigue may be associated with pain exacerbation in patients with symptomatic hip osteoarthritis.
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Factors Associated With Spinal Anesthesia Failure During Hip, Knee Joint Arthroplasty Identified
Spinal anesthetic failure in patients undergoing elective hip and knee joint arthroplasty was associated with younger age, lower body mass index, needle insertion site, and needle size.
Primary Care Clinics May Be Hesitant to Accept New Patients Taking Opioids for Chronic Pain
Patients who take prescription opioids for chronic pain may have difficulty receiving treatment as new patients at primary care clinics.
Online Symptom Self-Management With Physician Telehealth Aids Pain, Mood
Online symptom self-management plus clinician telecare can be effective for individuals with pain, depression, and anxiety.
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Higher levels of fat mass were found to be associated with higher intensity of back pain and related disability in adults.
FDA Recalls Herbal Medications Being Marketed for Various Diseases
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How Often Does the FDA Disagree With Its Advisory Committees’ Recommendations?
According to the findings of a recent review, the Food and Drug Administration rarely disagrees with recommendations made by its advisory committees.
Chronic Joint Pain May Persist for Years After Chikungunya Infection
This is the first study to describe persistent joint pain and stiffness many months after infection with the chikungunya virus.
Factors Increasing Risk for Hip, Knee Replacement in Osteoarthritis
A higher risk for knee and hip replacement was associated with a set of demographic factors in individuals who are diagnosed with osteoarthritis by a general practitioner.
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