Tag: Pain
Lidocaine Poisoning Reports Have Increased Since 2010
Reports of local anesthetic poisonings decreased 2011 to 2022, but reports of lidocaine poisoning increased since 2010 advisories
Tramadol May Have Slight Effect on Reducing Chronic Pain
Evidence seen, however, for harmful effects from serious adverse events and several nonserious adverse events
Majority of Patients in ED With Sickle Cell Crisis Not Triaged Appropriately
65.2 percent of patients with sickle cell disease with vaso-occlusive crisis assigned to emergency severity index 3
Consistent Link Seen Between Prodromal Symptoms, MS Risk
MS cases more likely to have coded autonomic, cognitive, neurological, pain, psychiatric symptoms in the five years preceding diagnosis
ASTRO: Low-Dose Radiation Improves Clinical Outcomes in Mild-to-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
Significantly higher responder rate seen at four months with 3 Gy/six fractions versus sham irradiation
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
Childhood GI Disorders May Be Predictive for Interstitial Cystitis
Gastrointestinal conditions and urological anomalies significantly increase the risk for developing IC in adulthood
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
Most Adults Miss Symptoms of Hip Problems
Knee, groin, and thigh pain are among the least recognized symptoms
