Case Study: Pain and Swelling in the Knee
A man presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of gradually worsening pain and swelling in his left knee.
Acute Pain
Evidence Supporting Use of Compounded Topical Pain Creams Limited
“In context of the recent rise in supply and demand of compounded preparations, lack of evidence regarding systemic absorption of ingredients used in compounded topical pain creams gives rise to a substantial public health concern,” the authors concluded.
Guidance Issued on Managing Pain During Public Health Crises
In order to provide national guidance addressing issues surrounding pain management practices, an expert panel was convened to provide a framework for pain practitioners and institutions.
Pectoralis Nerve Blocks Reduce Pain After Pacemaker, ICD Placement
Pectoral nerve blocks were found to diminish pain and opioid use following pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement in children.
Meloxicam Injection Now Available for Managing Moderate to Severe Pain
The treatment is approved for the management of moderate to severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAIDs in adult patients.
Articles Supporting Cannabidiol Use Often Have Industry Ties
Many articles and studies supporting the therapeutic use of cannabidiol (CBD) have disclosed funding from CBD-related parties.
FDA Accepts Bupivacaine HCL Collagen Matrix NDA for Postsurgical Pain
The FDA has accepted the resubmitted NDA for XaraColl® for the management of postsurgical pain after open inguinal hernia surgery.
Multipronged Postop Opioid Program Reduces Prescription Length
A systemwide, multipronged pain management and opioid reduction program can significantly reduce opioid discharge prescriptions written for more than five days.
Opioid Prescriptions Common With ED Visits for Dental Conditions
Antibiotics and opioids are frequently prescribed during emergency department visits for dental conditions.
The Link Between Opioid Receptor Function and Ethnic Disparities in Pain Management
Using μ-opioid imaging outcomes, researchers examined differences in BPND; [11C]carfentanil among healthy adults identifying as non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white.
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