New SCS System That Adjusts to Spinal Cord Responses Effectively Treats Chronic Pain
There were 2 studies examining the efficacy of the Evoke system in patients with chronic pain which indicated significant pain relief.
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Sickness Absence, Disability Pension in Chronic Pain Greater in Patients With Comorbidities
In individuals with chronic non-cancer pain who initiated weak or strong opioids, factors associated with higher rates of sickness absence and disability pension include a high number of comorbidities.
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy May Not Enhance Biobehavioral Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain
Orthopedic manual physical therapy, when combined with biobehavioral therapy, may not provide additional benefits to patients with chronic low back pain.
Live-Attenuated Zoster Vaccine Reduces Herpes Zoster Pain and Neuralgia
Live-attenuated zoster vaccine has demonstrated efficacy in reducing pain related to herpes zoster, as well as preventing both herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia, according to a study recently published in Vaccine. This study included 1018 individuals with herpes zoster, 509 of whom were vaccinated and 509 of whom were not. All participants were at least…
How Does Sleep Quality Affect Pain and Fatigue in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis?
Poor sleep quality was linked to increased pain and fatigue in older adults with symptomatic osteoarthritis.
Policy Changes Proposed to Meet Projected Need for Palliative Care
Policies to support team-based palliative care are urgently needed to meet the growing demand for specialty palliative care.
B-Cell Depletion Not Associated With Clinical Improvement in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS
B-cell depletion achieved with rituximab infusions may not be associated with clinical improvement in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
Changing the Way Chronic Pain Is Categorized
The 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases includes chronic pain in the “Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings” category.
Literacy-Adapted CBT May Be Superior to Psychoeducation in Patients With Chronic Pain
Group cognitive behavioral therapy was found to benefit patients with chronic pain with low levels of literacy, education, and cognitive memory more than pain psychoeducation.
Non-Opioid Analgesic Gets FDA’s Priority Review for Pain Management
A supplemental abbreviated New Drug Application has been submitted by Galt Pharmaceuticals for Orphengesic Forte, a combination analgesic that the Company hopes will provide an opioid-free alternative to prescribers and patients.
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