Pain
Conference Coverage
Sarilumab effective for polymyalgia rheumatica in phase 3 trial
Relapsing patients treated with the biologic had significantly higher sustained remission and reported better quality of life, compared with the...
From the Journals
Fentanyl vaccine a potential ‘game changer’ for opioid crisis
In studies in male and female mice, the vaccine generated significant and long-lasting levels of anti-fentanyl antibodies that were highly...
News
‘A huge deal’: Millions have long COVID, and more are expected
More than a quarter say their condition is severe enough to significantly limit their day-to-day activities.
Conference Coverage
Opioids increase risk for all-cause deaths in RA vs. NSAIDs
The incidence of all-cause mortality was higher for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who started on opioids rather than NSAIDs for pain control...
Conference Coverage
Prednisone, colchicine equivalent in efficacy for CPP crystal arthritis
In an open-label, randomized trial, one in five patients on colchicine had diarrhea, tipping the safety scales in favor of prednisone.
From the Journals
Total replacement and fusion yield similar outcomes for ankle osteoarthritis
A subgroup analysis suggests some advantage of total ankle replacement over ankle fusion in patients with osteoarthritis in adjacent joints.
News
New CDC guidance on prescribing opioids for pain
New evidence has emerged regarding the benefits and risks of prescription opioids for acute and chronic pain.
Conference Coverage
Gout too often treated only in emergency department
A study based on patients seen at an academic medical center reinforces the need for greater attention to gout during primary care visits.
Commentary
The latest migraine therapies – some you might not know about
“Another one that was new to me was venlafaxine as migraine prophylaxis. It’s not something I’d heard about before this episode.”
Commentary
Could a vaccine (and more) fix the fentanyl crisis?
The first human trial is underway right now for a vaccine against oxycodone. Not only that, but there are other vaccines that are in animal trials...
From the Journals
Online yoga program improves physical function in OA
Dr. Bennell said a sensitivity analysis showed that participants in the yoga group who completed yoga at least twice a week did show greater...