Pain
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‘Genetic’ height linked to peripheral neuropathy and certain skin and bone infections
Even aside from the links between a person’s actual measured height and different health conditions, their genetically predicted height is...
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Cannabis may relieve pain as effectively as opioids, but more research is needed
Synthetic products with high THC:CBD ratios were associated with moderate improvements in pain.
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Refugees have a high burden of chronic pain associated with mental illness
Elevated rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety have been repeatedly found in refugee populations and high levels of pain have also been...
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PA convicted of distributing more than 1.2 million opioid pills
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Bupivacaine following Mohs surgery reduces opioid use, study finds
Recent research has shown that Mohs micrographic surgeons have the highest rates of opioid prescribing of all dermatologists.
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Using anti-inflammatory drugs may prolong back pain
“Inflammation occurs for a reason, and it looks like it’s dangerous to interfere with it.”
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Medical ‘myths’ persist despite evidence, says professor of medicine
Dogma about shellfish allergies and contrast agents, “sinus headaches,” and other beliefs continue to affect patient care, even though the...
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‘Where does it hurt?’: Primary care tips for common ortho problems
An accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management of knee and shoulder pain.
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Denosumab boosts bone strength in glucocorticoid users
Compared with risedronate, denosumab promoted bone strength in patients initiating glucocorticoids and those on long-term therapy.
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Outcomes After Injection-Based Therapy: A Pain Outcomes Questionnaire for Veterans Univariate Analysis
Will Pain Outcomes Questionnaire-For Veterans scores improve across multiple domains following injection-based interventional treatment for...