Persistent Opioid Use Linked to Certain Personality Traits
A set of personality traits were found to be associated with the likelihood of persistent pain and opioid medication use.
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Botox for TMJ Disorder May Not Affect Jaw Bone Density
Jaw bone density and volume are similar between women who had botulinum toxin injections to treat temporomandibular muscle and joint disorders and those who did not.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Releases Pain Management Toolkit
The AAAHC developed the toolkit as an informational resource for managing pain in both primary care and surgical practices.
Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Pain Catastrophizing in Older Adults
The goal of the current study was to assess the potential role of anxiety and depression on pain catastrophizing in older adults with chronic pain.
Bafiertam Now Available for Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Bafiertam, a novel fumarate bioequivalent alternative to its prodrug dimethyl fumarate, is now available for multiple sclerosis.
Effects of Medical Marijuana on Opioid Use in Sickle Cell Disease
Use of medical marijuana is associated with fewer hospitalizations among patients with sickle cell disease.
Changes in Functional Connectivity With the Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex After Car Crash May Predict the Development of Chronic Pain
Changes in connectivity between the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and regions of the brain involved in pain processing and motor control may predict the development of chronic pain months after a motor vehicle crash.
Oral Sustained-Release Morphine May Improve Moderate, Severe Breathlessness in COPD
The use of regular, low-dose, oral sustained-release morphine for 4 weeks in patients with COPD and moderate to very severe breathlessness has been shown to improve disease-specific health status.
Program Improves Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV Care
The TEACH intervention increases adherence to guideline-concordant care for HIV patients with chronic pain.
Behavioral Program Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral management of chronic pain may improve addiction treatment outcomes.
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