Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for June 2020. 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.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act
FRIDAY, June 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
CDC: 10.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Rx Pain Meds in 2015 to 2018
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In 2015 to 2018, 10.7 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older used one or more prescription pain medications in the previous 30 days, according to a June data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Suicide Risk Increased After Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Elderly patients with hip fracture have an increased risk for suicide, according to a South Korean study published in the June 17 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Safety Climate Perceptions Linked to Health Provider Stress
MONDAY, June 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Safety climate perceptions are associated with care practitioner-reported stress and job satisfaction, according to a study published in the May-June issue of the Journal of Healthcare Management.
Tanezumab Improves Pain, Function in Chronic Low Back Pain
MONDAY, June 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic low back pain, tanezumab 10 mg significantly improves pain and function, according to a study published online June 19 in PAIN.
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Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads
THURSDAY, June 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government does not have the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads, a federal appeals court says.
Prevalence of DFCIs Up for Young Competitive Alpine Skiers
WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Young competitive alpine skiers have an increased prevalence of distal femoral cortical irregularities (DFCIs) on knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a study published online June 16 in Radiology.
Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals
THURSDAY, June 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for suicide have been identified among health care professionals, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Surgery.
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Educational Video May Effectively Inform Families About Hospice Care
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Eases Painful Hallux Rigidus 
Botox Helpful in Alleviating Chronic Migraine in Pediatric Patients 
Platelet-Rich Plasma, Shockwave Therapy Show Therapeutic Efficacy in Interstitial Cystitis 
Review Reveals Limited Effects of Exercise on Hip Osteoarthritis 
2005 to 2023 Saw Decrease in DXA Testing for Osteoporosis Screening 
Stair Climbing Associated With Reduction in Cardiovascular, All-Cause Mortality 
Physical Activity Reduces Stroke, Mortality, Regardless of A-Fib 
Swimming Program May Provide Short-Term Relief From Chronic Low Back Pain 
