Rates of Physician Attrition From Clinical Practice Have Risen Since 2013
Rates of attrition up for male and female physicians, in rural and urban settings, across specialties, across geographic regions
Comorbidities Common in Adults With Chronic Back Pain
Cardiovascular disease, arthritis or rheumatism, and depression tied to higher activity limitations with back pain
Cannabis Extract VER-01 Safe, Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain
Recent study met primary end point of reduction of numeric rating scale pain intensity in double-blind 12-week treatment phase
Declines Seen in New, Additional Prescribing of Opioids in Patients With Cancer
New opioid prescribing was stable for patients with metastatic cancer with pain and declined for those reporting no pain
Population Aging Contributes to Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Population aging is largest contributor for about one-third of countries, territories
Acupuncture Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Significantly better change scores seen in Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire at six and 12 months with acupuncture versus usual care
Timely Opioid Administration Cuts Hospitalizations for Pediatric Sickle Cell Crises
Findings seen for first administration within 60 minutes for children presenting to the emergency department with a sickle cell crisis
FDA Releases Guidance to Promote Nonopioid Alternatives for Chronic Pain
New guidance aims to increase nonopioid choices for chronic pain while combating misuse
One in 10 Undergoing Early Cancer Surgery Have New Persistent Opioid Use
Persons in the highest quartile of morphine milligram equivalents exposure have increased risk for new persistent opioid use
Discontinuation of Medical Cannabis Common in Musculoskeletal Pain
Many patients discontinue medical cannabis within one year, with higher rates for older patients
