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Incorporating Discussions of Cannabis Use Into Oncology Care Visits
Incorporating Discussions of Cannabis Use Into Oncology Care Visits

September 15th 2024

The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota has created daily conversations about how to incorporate the use of cannabis into treatment plans for patients with cancer, explained Marie Parish, PharmD, BCOP, of Mayo Clinic.

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Using Cannabis as a Bridge for Symptom Management in Cancer

August 22nd 2024

Discoveries on Temperature and Touch Win Nobel in Medicine
Discoveries on Temperature and Touch Win Nobel in Medicine

October 4th 2021

The Top 5 Most-Read Pain Management Stories of 2020
The Top 5 Most-Read Pain Management Stories of 2020

December 30th 2020

How Patients Think About Pain May Impact Activity Levels, Study Says
How Patients Think About Pain May Impact Activity Levels, Study Says

December 22nd 2020

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Migraine Linked to Distorted Neural Connections
March 8th 2019

Migraine Linked to Distorted Neural Connections

Samantha DiGrande
According to a recent study, people with migraines may have altered connections between the somatosensory cortex and the frontal lobe compared with people who do not experience migraines.
Psychological Treatment Reduces Headache Frequency, Study Finds
February 23rd 2019

Psychological Treatment Reduces Headache Frequency, Study Finds

Samantha DiGrande
A group of researchers systematically reviewed previously published literature about psychological treatment in primary headache and its effectiveness. The results were published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Study Criticizes FDA Safety Oversight of Rapid-Release Fentanyl
February 19th 2019

Study Criticizes FDA Safety Oversight of Rapid-Release Fentanyl

Allison Inserro
An FDA program to prevent the inappropriate use of immediate-release fentanyl did not meet its goals of preventing off-label use or to patients who were not already using opioids, a JAMA study reported Tuesday.
NSAIDs Surpass Opioids as Top Drug Class Prescribed in California's Workers Comp System
February 19th 2019

NSAIDs Surpass Opioids as Top Drug Class Prescribed in California's Workers Comp System

Allison Inserro
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) have passed opioids as the most common drug group prescribed to injured workers in California, while payment data show that both dermatological medications and anticonvulsants now rank ahead of opioids in terms of total reimbursements, according to a report examining trends between 2009 and 2018.
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February 8th 2019

Abuse-Deterrent Version of OxyContin Driving Spike in Hepatitis C Infection

Jaime Rosenberg
In 2010, OxyContin was reformulated and an abuse-deterrent version was introduced, leading to an increase in heroin use and subsequent rise in hepatitis C infection rates.
Chronic Pain the Top Reason US Patients Seek Medical Marijuana
February 5th 2019

Chronic Pain the Top Reason US Patients Seek Medical Marijuana

Allison Inserro
Chronic pain accounted for 62.2% of all patient-reported qualifying conditions under which US patients sought medical marijuana, according to a new paper in Health Affairs.
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January 8th 2019

Rise of Marijuana Cries Out for Research, Regulation, Physicians Say

Mary Caffrey
Research and regulatory gaps in the use of marijuana will only grow unless the scientific community and policy leaders fill the void, according to a commentary series in Annals of Internal Medicine on marijuana’s rising availability.
Dr Elizabeth Stringer on Using Opioids in the Correct Population
December 28th 2018

Dr Elizabeth Stringer on Using Opioids in the Correct Population

Opioids can be effective in the right population, but there needs to be greater awareness among providers and health plans on which patients are not appropriate to start on opioids, said Elizabeth Stringer, PhD, chief science and clinical officer of axialHealthcare.
What We're Reading: Medicaid Work Requirements; Orphan Drug Designations; OUD Drug Gets Approved
December 26th 2018

What We're Reading: Medicaid Work Requirements; Orphan Drug Designations; OUD Drug Gets Approved

AJMC Staff
Michigan’s plan to require Medicaid beneficiaries to show workforce engagement was approved by the Trump administration, while attorneys continue to challenge Arkansas’ own Medicaid work requirements; a new report from the Government Accountability Office has highlighted serious deficiencies with how the FDA administers the Orphan Drug Act; the FDA has granted tentative approval to a weekly and monthly treatment for moderate-to-severe opioid use disorder (OUD), but cannot grant final approval until another treatment’s exclusivity period ends.
Patients Are Willing to Report Pain, but Only If Providers Use the Information to Improve Care
December 24th 2018

Patients Are Willing to Report Pain, but Only If Providers Use the Information to Improve Care

Kelly Davio
Primary care clinics are beginning to integrate more patient-reported outcomes into practice, especially with implementation of the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System. However, little is known about whether patients perceive reporting these outcome measures as useful.
Dr Jeff White: Collaboration Is Key to Combatting Opioid Epidemic
December 23rd 2018

Dr Jeff White: Collaboration Is Key to Combatting Opioid Epidemic

Jeff White, PharmD, MS, staff vice president, Anthem, discusses what role Anthem has in addressing the opioid epidemic, as well as how important collaboration with other stakeholders is for addressing the epidemic.
Mobile App Versions of Low Back Pain Questionnaires May be Just as Effective as Paper Versions
December 20th 2018

Mobile App Versions of Low Back Pain Questionnaires May be Just as Effective as Paper Versions

Alison Rodriguez
Low back pain is a common cause of disability globally and represents a significant economic burden for patients. According to a recent study, digital versions of pain assessments, such as mobile applications, may be as effective and reliable as paper methods that are currently used to assess pain.
Dr Elizabeth Stringer Discusses Comprehensive Treatment for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
December 18th 2018

Dr Elizabeth Stringer Discusses Comprehensive Treatment for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

While opioids tend to cost very little, they lead to overutilization downstream, so patients with opioid use disorder should be treated in a comprehensive manner that includes behavioral health and social support, said Elizabeth Stringer, PhD, chief science and clinical officer of axialHealthcare.
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December 14th 2018

Fentanyl Driving Overdose Deaths in the US, CDC Says

Allison Inserro
The CDC reported the number of drug overdose deaths per year increased 54% from 2011 to 2016, with the synthetic drug fentanyl involved in most overdoses in 2016, although actual numbers of all overdose deaths may be underreported. The report also showed how multiple drugs are typically involved in overdose deaths.
Dr Jeff White: Best Practices for Preventing Opioid Misuse
December 10th 2018

Dr Jeff White: Best Practices for Preventing Opioid Misuse

Jeff White, PharmD, MS, staff vice president, Anthem, outlines best practices for preventing opioid misuse.
Researchers Demonstrate Efficacy of EEG-Based Test for Measuring Pain
December 8th 2018

Researchers Demonstrate Efficacy of EEG-Based Test for Measuring Pain

Alison Rodriguez
Patients who visit the emergency department for pain are often asked to categorize their pain level using a visual scale of numbered faces. However, a recent study suggests the efficacy of a more empirical approach, through the use of an electroencephalography (EEG)-based test, that would be beneficial for both patients and physicians.
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December 5th 2018

Increased Healthcare Utilization and Expenditures Associated With Chronic Opioid Therapy

Douglas Thornton, PharmD, PhD Nilanjana Dwibedi, PhD Virginia Scott, PhD Charles D. Ponte, PharmD Xi Tan, PharmD, PhD Douglas Ziedonis, MD Usha Sambamoorthi, PhD
The increase in healthcare utilization and expenditures associated with the transition to chronic opioid therapy places increased burden on payers and patients.
Dr Jeff White on Nonopioid Alternatives for Pain Management
December 5th 2018

Dr Jeff White on Nonopioid Alternatives for Pain Management

There are a number of nonopioid options, as well as nondrug options, for pain management, explained Jeff White, PharmD, MS, staff vice president, Anthem.
New, Nonopioid Pain Management Treatments Are Needed, Experts Say
November 30th 2018

New, Nonopioid Pain Management Treatments Are Needed, Experts Say

Alison Rodriguez
Chronic pain affects many patients worldwide and often leads to opioid prescribing, thereby increasing the risk of opioid misuse. A position statement by the Association of Academic Physicians, published by the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, reflects experts’ call for a new, comprehensive national strategy to include a functional approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pain.
Back Pain Is Linked With Increased Risk of Death in Older Women
November 27th 2018

Back Pain Is Linked With Increased Risk of Death in Older Women

Kelly Davio
Back pain is a leading cause of disability, and the proportion of adults over age 65 who have back pain is increasing in the United States, particularly among women. Now, research has demonstrated that persistent back pain is also linked with an increased risk of death in older women.
Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Abuse-Deterrent MNK-812
November 22nd 2018

Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Abuse-Deterrent MNK-812

Kelly Davio
During a joint meeting of the FDA’s Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee and Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee, members voted in favor of approval for Mallinckrodt’s MNK-812, an abuse-deterrent formulation of oxycodone.
Dr Elizabeth Stringer Outlines Opioid Dependency vs Opioid Misuse and Abuse
November 20th 2018

Dr Elizabeth Stringer Outlines Opioid Dependency vs Opioid Misuse and Abuse

There are more similarities between patients with opioid dependency and patients with opioid misuse and abuse than physicians have been led to believe, said Elizabeth Stringer, PhD, chief science and clinical officer of axialHealthcare.
Patterns of Prescribed Opioid Use After Surgery Linked to Prescription Size, Study Says
November 17th 2018

Patterns of Prescribed Opioid Use After Surgery Linked to Prescription Size, Study Says

Alison Rodriguez
The quantity of opioid prescribed after surgery is associated with higher patient-reported opioid consumption, according to a recent study.
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November 15th 2018

Kaiser Permanente: Pharmacist-led intervention at Kaiser Permanente Northwest reduces opioid use among hip replacement surgery patients

A pharmacist-led intervention that targeted patients undergoing joint replacement surgery led to a significant reduction in post-surgical opioid use among hip replacement patients, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in The American Journal of Managed Care®.
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November 15th 2018

A Randomized, Pragmatic, Pharmacist-Led Intervention Reduced Opioids Following Orthopedic Surgery

David H. Smith, PhD, RPh Jennifer L. Kuntz, PhD Lynn L. DeBar, PhD, MPH Jill Mesa Xiuhai Yang, MS Jennifer Schneider, MPH Amanda Petrik, MS Katherine Reese, PharmD Lou Ann Thorsness, RPh David Boardman, MD Eric S. Johnson, PhD
This pharmacist-led, patient-directed intervention demonstrated a reduction in opioid dispensings in the 90 days following hip replacement but not knee replacement.
Intensive Education Does Not Improve Low Back Pain Outcomes, Study Reports
November 12th 2018

Intensive Education Does Not Improve Low Back Pain Outcomes, Study Reports

Kelly Davio
The Global Burden of Disease Study has ranked low back pain as a leading cause of disability worldwide, and the Lancet Low Back Pain Series Working Group has recommended that researchers and policy makers develop and implement strategies to identify and educate patients with low back pain who are at risk of persistence of pain and disability.
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November 9th 2018

Hospital Cancer Pain Management by Electronic Health Record–Based Automatic Screening

Jinyoung Shin, MD, PhD Hyeonyoung Ko, MD, MPH Jeong Ah Kim, BS Yun-Mi Song, MD, PhD Jin Seok Ahn, MD, PhD Seok Jin Nam, MD, PhD Jungkwon Lee, MD, PhD
A cancer pain control program for inpatients based on electronic health record–based automatic screening provided effective pain relief and achieved high satisfaction among patients and physicians.
Study Investigates Prevalence of Neuropathic-Like Knee Pain
November 8th 2018

Study Investigates Prevalence of Neuropathic-Like Knee Pain

Alison Rodriguez
Individuals who suffer from knee pain also may suffer from neuropathic-like knee pain (NKP)—a result of localized damage to the nervous system and nerve fibers around a joint. Recent research aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of NKP, finding that NKP is driven by central risk factors and may require unique prevention and treatment strategies.
FDA Approves Painkiller Dsuvia Amid Criticism
November 5th 2018

FDA Approves Painkiller Dsuvia Amid Criticism

Kelly Davio
The FDA has approved a new sublingual formulation of sufentanil, Dsuvia, for the management of acute pain in adults in medically supervised healthcare settings, such as hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency departments. The drug is supplied in a 30 microgram tablet in a single-dose, prefilled applicator for administration by a healthcare professional, and it will not be available in retail pharmacies or for outpatient use.
Clinical Protocol May Limit Opioid Prescribing After General Surgery
November 3rd 2018

Clinical Protocol May Limit Opioid Prescribing After General Surgery

Alison Rodriguez
Recent research evaluating the impact of implementing a new standardized pain care bundle to reduce postoperative opioids after outpatient general surgical procedures found that the bundle decreased opioid prescribing and often eliminated opioid use.
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