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Mental disorders seem to be associated with chronic pain in adolescents

Mental Disorders Associated With Chronic Pain in Teens

Most substantial temporal links for affective, anxiety, and behavior disorders prior to chronic pain
Conventional non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options for the management of opioid-induced constipation in pregnancy are often ineffective or cause potentially troublesome adverse effects

Opioid-Related Constipation Tx Suboptimal in Pregnancy

PAMORA strategy appears to safe with superior effectiveness
For patients with knee osteoarthritis

Leg Muscle Power Predicts Pain, Quality of Life in Knee OA

Muscle power, but not strength, is independent determinant of pain and quality of life
X-rays don't detect hip osteoarthritis in many patients

Radiographs Not Picking Up Osteoarthritis in Hip

Researchers found osteoarthritis in fewer than one-quarter of images in high clinical suspicion cases
The Bowel Function Index is a simple assessment tool for opioid-induced constipation

Bowel Function Index Valid for Opioid-Induced Constipation

Three-item index is psychometrically valid, responsive to symptom severity
Two alternative therapies -- acupuncture and the Alexander Technique -- appear equally beneficial for the long-term relief of chronic neck pain

Alternative Treatments Found to Benefit Chronic Neck Pain

Acupuncture, 'Alexander Technique' helped more than drugs and physical therapy
Chronic pain conditions pose a substantial utilization burden on the health care system

Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually

Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
In patients with myofascial pain syndrome

Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain

Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Concurrent use of heroin and prescription opioids is increasing

More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin

Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
Body mass index

Lifestyle Factors Not Linked to Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic Pain

No correlations seen in large cohort study of U.S. male health professionals