Oral Contraceptive Use Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Risk of RA down, especially ACPA-positive RA, where interaction with smoking was seen
Few Racial Differences in Peds Anesthesia Meds Administration
Findings after adjustment for age, gender, attending anesthesiologist practice patterns
Opioid Rx Frequently Issued for Nonspecific, Spinal Conditions
Spine, orthopedic disorders most prominent among categories of conditions linked to initial opioid Rx
Electrotherapy, Acupuncture Ease Post Knee Arthroplasty Pain
Meta-analysis shows drop in use of opioids for electrotherapy; delayed opioid use with acupuncture
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
Majority of Patients Require Few Opioids After Hernia Repair
Low opioid analgesic prescribing is achievable for patients undergoing hernia repair
Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards
No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Sonography May Aid Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Arthritis
Study compared sonography against surface anatomy-guided hyaluronic acid injection
Review: Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain
Second review shows no benefit for plant-based cannabis preparation versus nonuse for PTSD
Higher Pain Expression Tied to Pro-Nociceptive State
With sensory over-responsiveness, daily non-painful stimuli felt more intensely
