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Gabapentin Improves Sexual Function in Provoked Vulvodynia
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For women with provoked vulvodynia, gabapentin improves sexual function compared with placebo, although overall sexual function is still lower than for pain-free controls, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Opioid Prescribing Patterns Vary for Pediatric Patients
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There is considerable variation in opioid prescribing among pediatric patients, according to a study published online Dec. 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Massage Offers Short-Term Relief of Knee Pain in Arthritis Patients
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Weekly massage sessions may provide short-term symptom relief for knee osteoarthritis patients, but the benefit is not maintained over one year of follow-up, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Most Nurses Unsatisfied With Hospitals’ End-of-Life Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The majority of nurses have an unfavorable opinion of their hospital's end-of-life care, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Study Looks at Drivers of Nurse Turnover
Mindfulness, Tai Chi May Benefit Cancer Survivors
Spinal Cord Stimulation Cuts Pain, Improves Sensation With Diabetic Nerve Damage
Distinct Characteristics ID"d for Patients With Rheumatoid Conditions, Opioid Use Disorder
Evidence Insufficient to Support Routine Lumbar Support Use for Chronic Low Back Pain