Pain Task Force Updates White Paper on the Role of Acupuncture for Acute Pain
Acupuncture therapy may effectively reduce opioid dependence in setting of acute pain.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Exploring the Benefits, Drawbacks of Medical Marijuana Card Ownership
To better explore the effects of medical marijuana, investigators conducted a pragmatic, single-site, single-blind randomized controlled trial in the Greater Boston area between 2017 and 2020.
Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture Up From 2010 to 2019
Insurance coverage for acupuncturist visits increased from 2010 to 2019, but most costs are paid out of pocket.
Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Syndrome Improved With Acupuncture
Twenty sessions of acupuncture over an 8 week period improved symptoms of severe chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic syndrome.
Interactive, Nonpharmacologic Interventions May Improve Pain Management in Dementia
In a systematic literature review, researchers sought to identify, summarize, and compare data on nonpharmacologic interventions for pain management among patients with dementia and assess their effectiveness.
Can an Oromucosal Spray of THC-CBD Reduce Chronic Neuropathic Pain?
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of double-blind RCTs of nabiximols and placebo treatments for chronic, noncancer neuropathic pain.
Acupuncture Effective, Safe for Pain Management Post Total Knee Replacement
Data are lacking on the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating pain post total knee replacement.
Flotation-REST Provides No Long-Term Improvement in Chronic Pain
The investigator’s objective was to determine whether 5 flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) sessions alleviate chronic pain.
No Evidence to Support the Use of Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Acute Ankle Sprain
The potential effectiveness of cryotherapy in the treatment of acute ankle sprain pain, swelling, and range of motion was evaluated in a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
FDA: Dietary Supplements Containing Kratom Seized
The consumption of kratom can lead to serious medical outcomes.
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