Pain Management
Home Pain Management
CDC: Prescribing Practices Key to Curbing Rx Abuse
Small number of doctors write most opioid prescriptions, study finds
Epidural-Related Complications Down for C-Sections
Certain complications down 25 percent over decade
Some Changes Seen in Line With ‘Choosing Wisely’ Initiative
Declines in two of seven recommendations: imaging for headache, cardiac imaging for low-risk patients
Prescription Opioid Use Disorders Up From 2003 to 2013
Second study shows no increase in treatment for individuals with opioid use disorders
Early Physical Therapy Shows Limited Value in Low Back Pain
Significant improvement in disability; improvement modest and not seen at one-year follow-up
Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain
Patients and loved ones find greater comfort spending final days together in familiar place
Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
Rehab Not Necessary for Uncomplicated Ankle Fracture
Australian research shows similar results for either rehab program or advice only
Cannabis Appears to Be Safe for Chronic Pain Patients
Drug modestly reduces patients' pain scores
Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest
Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
