Lasmiditan May Provide Sustained Freedom From Migraine Pain
Lasmiditan may provide effective acute relief from migraine, with sustained improvements in freedom from pain, most bothersome symptoms, total migraine, and disability.
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Telemedicine Comparable to In-Office Visits for Migraine Follow-Up Care
Long-term follow-up care for the management of migraine with severe disability using telemedicine was found to have comparable efficacy compared to in-office visits.
Musculoskeletal Pain Intensity Associated With Greater Health Care Utilization
Higher pain intensity may be associated with more condition-specific healthcare utilization and the use of opioids in patients with musculoskeletal pain.
Pain Interference in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Associated With Pain Intensity, Pain Anxiety
Many patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis may experience pain interference, which can be associated with greater pain intensity, disability, and pain anxiety and less leisure-time activity.
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.
Spinal Manipulation as an Alternative Therapy for Reducing Migraine Days, Pain, and Disability
Researchers found evidence to support the use of spinal manipulation as an alternative therapy to reduce migraine days and pain, but this was limited to 6 randomized clinical trials, so they believe that their results are preliminary.
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.
State Data Support Participation in Arthritis-Appropriate Physical Activity Programs
Participation of individuals with arthritis in self-management education and evidence-based physical activity may effectively contribute to alleviating pain, increasing functioning and physical activity, and improving quality of life and mood.
Active Trigger Points Associated With Pain, Disability in Plantar Heel Pain
A higher number of active trigger points was found to be associated with increased pain and related disability in patients with plantar heel pain.
Headache in the ED: Overview and Expert Interview
Researchers found data that showed, after consultation with an expert, optimal prevention of migraine headaches for patients who present in the emergency department includes both antiseizure medications, specifically, divalproex sodium, sodium valproate, or topiramate, and β-blockers, namely, metoprolol, propranolol, and timolol. In addition, triptans are suggested, as well as antidepressants, amitriptyline, and venlafaxine.
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