Hand Osteoarthritis Pain Alleviated With Pregabalin
Pregabalin, but not duloxetine, was shown to improve pain and function scores in patients with hand osteoarthritis.
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Nighttime Opioid Combination to Treat Fibromyalgia With PTSD
In patients with concomitant fibromyalgia and PTSD, opioid therapy was shown to improve quality of life and help patients return to a greater sense of “normalcy.”
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Evaluating Treatment Options
Dr Cuevas-Trisan covered the evaluation and management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain during his presentation at PAINWeek 2017.
Chronic Low Back Pain: Predicting Treatment Outcomes
Early pain response to duloxetine predicts better outcomes in patients with chronic low back pain.
Response to Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia-Related Pain in Patients Taking Antidepressants
Researchers identified characteristics associated with pain improvement in patients with fibromyalgia who take antidepressant medications.
Antidepressant Serum Levels may be Lower in Cigarette Smokers
Serum concentration levels of several antidepressants were lower in cigarette smokers vs non-smokers.
Drugs Effective on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy-Related Pain
Several classes of drugs reduce neuropathy-related pain better than placebo.
An Overview of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy include lower-extremity weakness, in addition to tingling, pain and burning.
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