Pain
From the Journals
Risk model predicts chronic postop pain for VHR patients
A predictive model has been developed at the Carolina Medical Center to determine which hernia patients are at risk for chronic postoperative pain...
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Heart failure risk with individual NSAIDs examined in study
Nine popular painkillers – including traditional NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors – are associated with an increased risk of hospitalization for heart...
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Pain starting in knee later arises in other joints
Key clinical point:People with frequently painful knees often develop pain in joints outside the knee, and the sites vary from person to person....
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United States an expensive place for knee, hip replacement
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10 tips to mitigate legal risks of opioid prescribing
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FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...
Conference Coverage
Intraoperative nerve stimulation reduces risk of shoulder problems from neck dissection
Key clinical point: Direct, intraoperative electrical stimulation of the spinal accessory nerve reduces shoulder pain and dysfunction from...
Conference Coverage
Core curriculum for opioid prescribing preempts certification
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Common surgeries linked to chronic opioid use among opioid-naive patients
Common surgeries increase the risk of chronic opioid use in opioid-naive adults, especially those using antidepressants or benzodiazepines before...
Practice Economics
Opioid reform legislation passes House committee
Conference Coverage
Guideline change advocated on using acetaminophen for OA
Key clinical point: Acetaminophen has minimal effects on pain and physical function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Major finding:...