Chronic Pain Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

PRP Injections Not Linked to Significant Pain Reduction in Knee OA

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December 3, 2021

Platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve knee osteoarthritis pain symptoms or joint structure compared with placebo injections in a randomized controlled trial.

Opioid Addiction

Office-Based Methadone Treatment May Improve Outcomes in Opioid Use Disorder

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Mary Stroka

December 3, 2021

Investigators conducted a scoping review to determine outcomes among patients with opioid-use disorder who received treatment with methadone in an office-based setting.

Neuropathic Pain

Preoperative Neuropathic Pain Linked to Persistent Post-TKA Pain

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Brandon May

December 2, 2021

Preoperative neuropathic pain may be associated with the development of persistent postoperative pain after arthroplasty.

Research into opioid alternatives for cancer-related pain has stalled, however substance use disorders remain problematic.

Opioid Addiction

CVS Health, Walmart, and Walgreens Played Role in Opioid Crisis: Ohio Jury

December 2, 2021

CVS Health, Walmart, and Walgreens contributed to opioid overdoses and deaths in two Ohio counties.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Decreased Fibromyalgia Pain Following Sham Transcranial Direct Current Simulation

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Jessica Nye, PhD

November 30, 2021

Fifteen treatments with active tDCS were superior to sham tDCS only with regards to depression and anxiety in fibromyalgia.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Effectiveness, Safety of NSAIDs and Opioids for Osteoarthritis Pain Determined in Meta-Analysis

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Dhivya Haridass, PhD

November 30, 2021

In a meta-analysis, study authors assessed the effectiveness and safety of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids for knee and hip osteoarthritis pain and physical function.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Upadacitinib, Adalimumab Linked to Pain Improvement in Psoriatic Arthritis

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Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

November 30, 2021

A team of investigators sought to determine whether clinically meaningful improvement in pain can affect outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

1-in-3 men have some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. An estimated 2.8 million men experience stroke each year and hypertension is common in younger men. Routine check-ups are important to monitor heart health.

Acute Pain

Prevalence of BP-Elevating Medications, Including NSAIDs, in Those With Hypertension

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Diana Ernst, RPh

November 30, 2021

The researchers examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Opioid Addiction

Physical Therapy Before and After TKA Linked to Lower Odds for Long-Term Opioid Use

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Brandon May

November 24, 2021

Physical therapy prior to and after total knee replacement may reduce long-term opioid use after surgery

Opioid Addiction

Financial Incentives May Prevent Opioid Use Disorder Relapse

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Heather R. Johnson

November 24, 2021

Investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the impact of financial incentives on outcomes among patients having undergone treatment for opioid use disorder.