Survey Finds Teens Divided on Beliefs and Attitudes of Prescription Drug Abuse
A survey sought to clarify teens’ perceptions of recreational use of prescription drugs.
PAINWeek 2017
Low Potential for Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone
An abuse liability assessment was conducted to determine the abuse potential and pharmacokinetics of extended-release vs immediate-release oxycodone.
Ketoprofen Safe, Effective Pain Management for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ketoprofen was found to be effective in relieving moderate to severe pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
New Opioid Analgesic NKTR-181 Safe, Efficacious for Low Back Pain
NKTR-181 was found to be safe and effective in patients with low back pain.
Patients With Chronic Pain Are Twice as Likely to Attempt Suicide
Sleep-onset insomnia, pain intensity, and daytime dysfunction contribute to risk of suicide in patients diagnosed with chronic pain.
New Pain Management Drugs to Know About
Multiple new drugs for pain management have been recently introduced or approved, and additional agents are currently under investigation.
Resilience in Chronic Pain Management
A growing body of research is showing the importance of bolstering resilience in chronic pain management.
Neuroinflammation: Treating the Underlying Cause of Chronic, Severe Pain
Treatment of neuroinflammation as the underlying cause of chronic, severe pain involves several components: standard pain relief, neuroinflammation control, spinal flow exercises, and neuroregeneration.
Chronic Pelvic Pain Management in Women: An Integrative Approach
Dr Witzeman focused on integrative modalities for the treatment of female chronic pelvic pain.
Balanced Pain Management and Overdose Prevention Strategies
At PAINWeek 2017, the president of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators discussed ways to balance pain management needs and overdose prevention measures.
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