Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Minimal evidence is available for guidelines for electronic communication between patients and providers, according to research published online Aug. 28 in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.
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Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Most patients are using online reviews as a first step to finding a new doctor, with 65 percent forming an opinion from reading one to six reviews, according to a report published in Medical Economics.
Sedentary Time a ‘Potent Risk Factor’ for Mobility Loss
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Excessive sitting, especially while watching television, poses a significant health hazard to older Americans, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.
FDA Cites ‘Significant Deviations’ at Florida Stem Cell Clinic
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A Florida stem cell clinic has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about what the agency describes as serious problems that could pose health risks to patients.
Opioids Often Prescribed Unnecessarily for Migraine
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Too many patients with migraines are prescribed opioids, while too few may be getting recommended medications, according to research published recently in Cephalalgia.
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Early Rotator Cuff Surgery Offers Good Long-Term Outcomes
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Early surgery for isolated supraspinatus repairs leads to considerable improvement in clinical and radiographic outcomes at 10 years, according to a study published in the Aug. 16 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Increased Risk of MI, Stroke for Patients With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Aug. 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Patients with hip fracture have an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Day-Supply of Opioid Rx Factor in Likelihood of Long-Term Use
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Neurodegenerative Mortality Elevated for NFL Athletes 
One in Three Retired Football Players Report Perceived Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 
Football Players Face Accelerated Aging 
Older Adults Limit Movements With Rising Temperatures 
Socioeconomic Inequalities Tied to Functional Aging 
Collagen Supplements Beneficial for Dermal, Bone, Musculoskeletal Health 
Ultra-Endurance Running Accelerates Red Blood Cell Aging 
