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Incorporating Discussions of Cannabis Use Into Oncology Care Visits

Incorporating Discussions of Cannabis Use Into Oncology Care Visits

By Laura Joszt, MA

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

By Laura Joszt, MA

August 22nd 2024

Discoveries on Temperature and Touch Win Nobel in Medicine

Discoveries on Temperature and Touch Win Nobel in Medicine

By Mary Caffrey

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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Survey Identifies Americans' Preferences for Pain Management

November 21st 2017

Survey Identifies Americans' Preferences for Pain Management

Jaime Rosenberg

Most US adults would prefer to find other ways to manage their pain, such as neck or back pain, before taking prescribed pain medication, a Gallup research brief found.

The Therapeutic Potential of Marijuana and Psychedelics

November 13th 2017

The Therapeutic Potential of Marijuana and Psychedelics

Jaime Rosenberg

Most studies on the potential of marijuana, classic hallucinogens, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and ketamine have been small with methodological flaws, but the promising results from existing studies suggest that larger studies are warranted, said William M. Suavé, MD, medical director, Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, during a presentation on the therapeutic potential of illicit drugs.

5 Highlights From the 2017 ACR Meeting

November 11th 2017

5 Highlights From the 2017 ACR Meeting

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

A review of some of the presentations at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2017 Annual Meeting, in San Diego, California, where the discussions ranged from clinical progress witnessed in 2017 for the treatment of inflammatory conditions to reimbursement models in the rheumatology space.

ICER Endorses Payer Coverage for Yoga, Mindfulness for Chronic Back Pain

November 8th 2017

ICER Endorses Payer Coverage for Yoga, Mindfulness for Chronic Back Pain

Mind-body practices have increased in popularity,but the challenge of variation between teachers and classes has been a barrier to payer reimbursement.

Prochlorperzine Is More Effective for Treating Migraines in the ED Than Commonly Used Drugs

October 29th 2017

Prochlorperzine Is More Effective for Treating Migraines in the ED Than Commonly Used Drugs

Alison Rodriguez

Hydromorphone is commonly used in hospital emergency rooms to treat patients with migraines; however, the drug is less effective than the drug prochlorperazine used with diphenhydramine, according to research.

October 24th 2017

Study Uses Crowdsourcing Platform for Patient Perspective on Back Pain Research

Alison Rodriguez

When patients are directly involved in research, the results better reflect a patient's perspective and clinicians can make more informed decisions. Researchers recently found that crowdsourcing platforms are effective in efficiently reaching groups of individuals to receive input on prevalent conditions, including back pain.

October 19th 2017

Global Need for Palliative Care and Pain Relief

Alison Rodriguez

Palliative care and pain relief services are needed in health systems worldwide in order to address the high levels of health-related suffering.

October 10th 2017

Less Pain, Better Sleep May Help Control Rheumatoid Arthritis, Study Finds

Relieving pain and improving sleep may be key factors in decreasing the severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a recent study’s findings.

October 5th 2017

Sense of Control Over Health Impacts Outcomes in Patients With Low Back Pain

Laura Joszt, MA

Patients who feel they have little control over their health are more likely to report being depressed as a result of pain they experience. Targeting a patient’s sense of control can improve outcomes and remove barriers to recovery for patients with pain.

September 25th 2017

FDA Rejects Abuse-Deterrent Opioid, Seeks Additional Information

Laura Joszt, MA

The FDA has rejected an abuse-deterrent opioid citing the need for further evidence. Rexista, an Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release tablet (Oxycodone ER), was developed by Intellipharmaceutics International Inc as an abuse- and alcohol-deterrent controlled-release oral formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride for pain relief.

September 25th 2017

Study Finds Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use Is Increasing in the United States

Alison Rodriguez

The increasing trend in long-term prescription opioid use in the United States calls for further research on the potential benefits and harm, according to a study.

September 21st 2017

What We're Reading: CVS Limiting Opioid Prescriptions; ACA Vote Coming; Florida Nursing Home

Dr Arwen Podesta: Better Communication and More Compassion Needed for Patients With Pain

September 19th 2017

Dr Arwen Podesta: Better Communication and More Compassion Needed for Patients With Pain

There is a stigma that comes with being addicted to opioids, even if they are prescribed to manage pain, that can hurt the care patients need to receive, said Arwen Podesta, MD, ABPN, FASAM, ABIHM, of Tulane University.

September 19th 2017

What We're Reading: Scoring New ACA Repeal; World Health Report Card; Nonaddictive Pain Medications

September 18th 2017

HIV Medicine Association Releases Guidelines for Chronic Pain Management

Alison Rodriguez

The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Disease Society of America recently published clinical practice guidelines for managing chronic pain in patients with HIV.

September 13th 2017

Guidelines Discourage Using Brain Imaging as a Test for Chronic Pain

Laura Joszt, MA

Recent advances in brain imaging have improved understanding of acute and chronic pain, but have led to an increased in the demand to use this data for insurance and medical legal cases. However, a task force is advising against the use of brain imaging as a “lie detector” test for chronic pain.

September 8th 2017

Nurse Staffing Levels Linked to Patient Satisfaction With Pain Management

Christina Mattina

Hospitals with more nurses on staff and better nurse-patient communication tend to receive higher scores on patients’ satisfaction with pain management, according to new research.

September 7th 2017

More Than Half of Americans Misuse Prescriptions, Though Rate Drops

Data presented during PAINWeek show that the rate of drug misuse among teenagers has dropped dramatically.

September 5th 2017

Mammography Device Approved by FDA Gives Patients Control Over Pressure Levels

Christina Mattina

The FDA has approved the first 2D digital mammography system that lets patients adjust the level of compression applied to their breast during the imaging procedure.

September 2nd 2017

ICER Evaluates Cost-Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapies for Chronic Pain

Christina Mattina

A new draft report from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) indicates that cognitive and mind-body therapies may be valuable additions to usual care for chronic back and neck pain, but that more evidence is needed to understand the cost-effectiveness implications for both conditions.

August 29th 2017

What We're Reading: Holistic Pain Approach; Assessing Smoking Risk; Anthem Imaging Policy

August 25th 2017

Study Does Not Find Sufficient Evidence of Medicinal Cannabis Use for Chronic Pain

Alison Rodriguez

Medicinal cannabis has become increasingly accepted in the United States and is commonly used for pain management. Despite its growing popularity as a treatment, there is little evidence available about the harms and benefits of cannabis utilization.

August 18th 2017

Study Finds Little Evidence of Link Between Opioid Nonformulary Restrictions and Patient Migration

Alison Rodriguez

Study finds there is little evidence to suggest that an oxycodone HCI extended-release tablets nonformulary restriction has a direct effect on patient enrollment behavior.

August 10th 2017

Study Says Majority of Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Go Unused

Alison Rodriguez

Prescription opioids, intended for post-surgery utilization, often go unused and undisposed, leading to the nonmedical use of opioids that could have harmful consequences.

July 31st 2017

Back Pain Has Negative Physical, Psychological, and Social Impact on Older Adults

Alison Rodriguez

The most common type of pain among older adults is back pain, yet its impact on the everyday lives of individuals is often not considered. The physical, psychological, and social influence of activity restrictive back pain need to be measured when evaluating treatment for back pain.

July 29th 2017

JAMA: Opioids Should Not Be Eliminated to Treat Chronic Pain

Alison Rodriguez

Recently, there have been efforts to reduce opioid use instead of increasing pain relief, and authors of a JAMA Viewpoint article argue that the movement to eliminate opioids for treating chronic pain is unnecessary.

July 17th 2017

Study Discusses Value of Person-Centered Care for Patients With Chronic Pain, Lung Disease

Alison Rodriguez

Patients with long-term conditions are more inclined to choose services with person-centered care attributes, according to recent research.

July 13th 2017

Report Requested by FDA Outlines "State of the Science" on Chronic Pain and Opioid Abuse

Christina Mattina

In response to a request from the FDA, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has issued a report outlining the current body of research on chronic pain and opioid use disorder, including recommendations on what steps the regulatory agency can take in response to the ongoing epidemic.

July 8th 2017

Study Measures Chronic Pain in COPD Patients

Alison Rodriguez

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience chronic pain symptoms, including low physical activity, depression, and hyperinflation, that impact their everyday lives.

June 28th 2017

Over Half of All Opioid Prescriptions Go to Mentally Ill Patients, Study Finds

Christina Mattina

A new study indicates that adults with mental health disorders receive more than 51% of all opioids prescribed in the United States each year, further illustrating the complex relationship between mental health and substance abuse.

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