New Tools Available to Assess Pain in Older Patients
The key to treating older patients with pain? “Don’t assume anything.”
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Bringing Business Savvy to Private Pain Management Practices
Offer ancillary services to ensure your practice thrives, not just survives.
Is Opioid Use the Same in Palliative Care?
Understanding how opioids can be used in palliative care can help clinicians avoid overprescribing narcotics to patients.
New Options for Migraine, Headache Management
New delivery methods of medication and newer molecular entities for treatment offer hope for headache management.
Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy Combo Best for Late-Life Depression and Pain
Treating these chronic conditions together may minimize the stigma of depression treatment.
Better Patient, Provider Education Critical to Improving Chronic Pain Treatment for Older Adults
Despite being at higher risk for chronic pain, undertreatment is common among older adults.
Is There a Place for Mobile Apps in Managing Pain in Older Adults?
Mobile device use is growing rapidly in older adults.
Don’t Fear Opioid Tapering
Strategies are available to assist clinicians in determining when and how to wean patients off opioid analgesics.
Managing Pain in the Elderly With Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments
The estimated prevalence of chronic pain in older adults is increasing, ranging from 20% to 50% in primary care, 40% to 60% in those in assisted living facilities, and 50% to 80% of nursing home residents.
Addressing Constipation With Patients on Opioids Integral to Treatment Success
Constipation affects up to half of those on long-term opioid therapy.
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