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.
Acupuncture therapy may effectively reduce opioid dependence in setting of acute pain.
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 acupuncturist visits increased from 2010 to 2019, but most costs are paid out of pocket.
Twenty sessions of acupuncture over an 8 week period improved symptoms of severe chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic syndrome.
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.
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of double-blind RCTs of nabiximols and placebo treatments for chronic, noncancer neuropathic pain.
Data are lacking on the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating pain post total knee replacement.
The investigator’s objective was to determine whether 5 flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) sessions alleviate chronic pain.
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.
The consumption of kratom can lead to serious medical outcomes.