Latest Pain Management News
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The difference in health spending between the United States and other countries is still explained by health care prices, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The phenomenon of private equity acquisition of physician practices is discussed in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Many Medical Cannabis Users Drive While Under the Influence
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The prevalence of driving under the influence of cannabis is high among medical cannabis users with chronic pain, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The costs of oral and injectable brand-name drugs increased from 2008 to 2016, with most of the increase due to existing drugs, while new drugs accounted for cost increases in specialty and generic drugs, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Treatment Satisfaction Higher for Patients With RA Choosing Their Own Treatment
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Holding DMARDs at Time of COVID-19 Vaccine Not Warranted in Those With Inflammatory Arthritis
Rates of Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Declined From 2020 to 2022
Research Challenges Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Nonpharmacologic Therapy Cuts Opioid Use Disorder Risk With Low Back Pain
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection Yields Improvements in Carpal Tunnel