Latest Pain Management News
Compounded Topical Pain Creams No Better Than Placebo
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Compounded topical pain creams are no better than placebo creams for neuropathic pain, nociceptive pain, or mixed pain, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Most qualifying conditions for which patients are licensed to use cannabis medically have substantial or conclusive evidence of therapeutic efficacy, according to a report published in the February issue of Health Affairs.
After Elbow Surgery, Children May Be Overprescribed Opioids
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Opioids may be overprescribed to children after orthopedic surgery for supracondylar humerus fractures, according to a study published in the Jan. 16 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Also Benefits Chronic Pain
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For patients with chronic pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy improve physical functioning, pain intensity, and depression, according to a review published online Jan. 31 in Evidence-Based Mental Health.
Research Challenges Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection Yields Improvements in Carpal Tunnel
Physical Therapist-Supervised Exercise Improves Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction
2013 to 2024 Saw Decrease in Benzodiazepine Prescribing
Rates of Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Declined From 2020 to 2022
Nonpharmacologic Therapy Cuts Opioid Use Disorder Risk With Low Back Pain
2016 to 2024 Saw Increase in Patients Using Medical Cannabis
Mindfulness, Tai Chi May Benefit Cancer Survivors