Cryoablation Efficacious for Cancer Pain, Review Finds
Cryoablation also cuts the need for opioids at 24 hours post-treatment and at three months
Recommendations Developed for Managing Postpartum Pain
Impact of medications on mother-infant dyad should be considered, as many women breastfeed
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
Five percent of children uninsured in 2017, 41.3 and 55.0 percent had public and private coverage
FDA Approves Aimovig to Prevent Migraines
Patients taking Aimovig reported one to two fewer monthly migraine days than those taking pacebo
Patterns of Potential Misuse Help Assess Risk of Opioid Overdose
Positive link for subsequent opioid overdose with greater numbers of prescribers and pharmacies
Adding Chiropractic to Usual Care Beneficial for Low Back Pain
Improvements in low back pain intensity and disability among active-duty military personnel
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
FDA Approves Non-Opioid Treatment for Opioid Withdrawal
Lucemyra is an oral selective alpha 2-adrenergic receptor agonist
Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care
Patients regard EHR as positive presence; can be used to engage patients by jointly viewing data
Fremanezumab Linked to Fewer Monthly Migraine Days
For episodic migraine patients, reduction in number of migraine days with monthly dosing, single dose