CBD Oil Use May Improve Chronic Pain and Associated Anxiety and Depression
Patients with chronic pain may perceive improvements in pain, sleep, anxiety, and depression with the use of hemp-derived cannabidiol oil.
Depression
Smartphone-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation May Reduce Monthly Headache Days in Migraine
The use of a smartphone-based progressive muscle relaxation was found to be associated with a reduction in monthly headache days and depression scores in patients with migraine.
Association Between High-Potency Opioids, Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Older adults with severe depressive symptoms are more likely to be taking high-potency opioid medications compared with older adults without such symptoms.
Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Increased Pain Conditions, Sites in Chronic Pain
A greater number of pain sites and comorbid chronic pain conditions in chronic pain were found to be associated with several sociodemographic factors.
Associations Between Migraine and Psychiatric Comorbidities, Implications for Treatment
There may be a bidirectional association between migraine and some comorbid psychiatric disorders.
App-Delivered Progressive Muscle Relaxation Widely Adopted for Migraine Prophylaxis
A smartphone application providing a progressive muscle relaxation intervention was adopted by approximately half of patients with migraine introduced to this option.
Comorbid Depression, Arthritis in Fibromyalgia More Common in Women
Women with fibromyalgia may be more likely to have comorbid depression and arthritis compared with men.
Factors Associated With Recovery From Suicidal Ideation in Chronic Pain
Nearly two-thirds of Canadian patients with chronic pain who had contemplated suicide at some point reported being free from suicidal ideation over the past year.
Migraine With Active Headache Associated With Worsening of Painful Physical Symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder
Migraine with active headache may predict other painful physical symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder.
Parental Attitudes May Worsen Symptoms in Children With Primary Headaches
Parental attitudes, particularly maternal ones, may increase symptoms of depression and anxiety in children with episodic or chronic migraine or tension-type headache.
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