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Functional Restoration for Chronic Pain and Depression in the Elderly: Pharmacotherapy and Beyond
Functional restoration is a multimodal approach to chronic pain and depression, and includes psychoeducation about pain, biofeedback, mindfulness training, physical and occupational therapy, and detoxification of narcotics.
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Factors Underlying High Pain Tolerance in Ultra-Marathon Runners
Ultra-marathon runners may have lower levels of pain-related anxiety and reduced pain-related escape and avoidance behaviors compared with the general population, which may partially underlie their supranormal pain tolerance.
Mixing Sedative-Hypnotics, Prescription Opioids Associated With Suicidal Ideation in Serious Mental Illness
Concurrent use of sedative-hypnotic and prescription opioid medications may increase the risk for suicidal ideation in individuals with serious mental illness.
Nonprescription Drug Use Associated With Potentially Traumatic Events
The nonmedical use of prescription drugs may be more consistently associated with discrete, potentially traumatic events and social-environmental stressors compared with long-lasting stressors related to family functioning during childhood and youth.
Knee Pain, Functional Impairment in Elderly Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Knee pain and functional impairments in elderly individuals are associated with the development of depressive symptoms.
Cardiometabolic and Mortality Risks in Chronic Inflammatory Disorders
Certain inflammatory disorders may increase the risk for cardiometabolic events and all-cause mortality.
Brief Behavioral Therapy in Primary Care Setting Effective for Youth With Anxiety & Depression
A brief behavioral intervention delivered in a primary care setting was found to be effective for youth with anxiety and depression.
Majority of Opioid Rx for Patients With Mental Disorders
More than half of all opioids prescribed in the United States are for patients who have a mental health disorder.
Persistent Pain Linked With Greater Memory Decline & Dementia Probability
Older adults with persistent pain showed more rapid memory decline and greater dementia probability compared with adults without persistent pain.
Rapidly Increasing Opioid Dose Raises Risk for New-Onset Depression
Rapid increases in prescription opioid dose may lead to higher rates of new-onset depression.
Increased Risk of Depression in Individuals With Insomnia
Insomnia carries more than double the risk of depression, according to a recent meta-analysis.
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- Terms Used for Addiction May Be Associated With Explicit, Implicit Bias
- Ketamine Infusions May Be Effective for Refractory Headache
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- Prioritizing Rest in Hospital Settings: Poor Sleep Increases Costs, Complications, and Mortality
- Pain Catastrophizing Decreases in Rheumatoid Arthritis After DMARD Initiation
- Addressing Commercial Incentives in the Medical Device Industry
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