Musculoskeletal Pain

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Diabetes Negatively Affects Pain Severity in Osteoarthritis

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Amit Akirov, MD

Patients with osteoarthritis and diabetes experience greater knee pain and worse physical and mental status compared with patients without diabetes.

Management of Elective Surgery Reviewed in Setting of COVID-19

Management of elective surgical procedures in the setting of COVID-19 is addressed in two sets of recommendations.

Clinician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

A roundup of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 clinician information.

Sociodemographic Disparities Seen for Outpatient Orthopedic Care

There are substantial sociodemographic disparities in the use of office-based orthopedic care and emergency department care for common, nonemergent musculoskeletal conditions.

Thousands in United States May Already Be Infected With SARS-CoV-2

Based on modeling, between 1,043 and 9,484 individuals in the United States are estimated to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 as of March 1, 2020.

Pain Interferes With Function Affecting Daily Activities in RA

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Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

The threshold for pain interfering with daily activities was reported to be 3 on a 0 to 10 numeric rating scale by patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Blood Donors in the United States Needed to Avoid Potential Shortage

As concerns about the new coronavirus escalate, the American Red Cross urges healthy, eligible people to give blood or platelets to help prevent blood shortages.

FDA: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities May Affect Medical Devices

The FDA announces SweynTooth cybersecurity vulnerabilities may affect medical devices.

Most Youth With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Remain Undiagnosed

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) remains largely undiagnosed in youth.

Evidence Lacking for Pharmacologic Therapy for Cannabis Use Disorder

Evidence relating to pharmacological interventions for cannabis use disorder is mainly insufficient and suggests that several drug classes are ineffective.