Pain Management
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— Recommends a multimodal approach to treating acute pain, with use of opioids "when needed"
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A majority of respondents were supportive of increasing education for providers, however
Swedish study looks at neglected issue in RA treatment
Also in TTHealthWatch: youth and opioids, and pembrolizumab for triple-negative breast cancer
Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say
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Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say
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Meta-analysis shows higher prevalence of both conditions compared with general population
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Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial
20 patients became ill after receiving contaminated umbilical cord stem cell products
But not everyone can reliably identify prodrome events, notes expert
A 55-year-old man visited his doctor for a growth that developed on his right leg, at the site of previous surgery, 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?
CDC's new guidance is a good first step, but more is needed to acknowledge women's pain
New guidance also covers testosterone use and self-administration of injectable contraception
Multi-dose vials pose complications for self-administration
Intervention may be as efficacious as pharmacologic treatments, researchers suggest
The real answer is long, complicated, and not measurable in this one-dimensional way
In a 5-4 decision, justices blocked an agreement with victims and state and local governments
