New Electrical Stimulation Method Ups Dexterity After Stroke
With help of sensor-laden glove, non-affected hand used to regain some control of affected hand
Limited Dialyzability for Oxycodone, Noroxycodone
Significant mean reduction in oxycodone, noroxycodone arterial concentrations
Older Adults Employ High-Risk Methods to Obtain Opioids
Almost 15 percent of older adults surveyed used high-risk methods for obtaining prescription opioids
Self-Regulatory Fatigue Linked to QoL in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Higher self-regulatory fatigue linked to lower quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
August 2016 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for August 2016. This roundup includes the...
Ischemic Events Down With Prolonged DAPT in PAD
Lower risk of ischemic events seen for patients with peripheral arterial disease undergoing PCI
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
First Case of Zika-Associated Sensory Polyneuropathy Reported
Honduran man with Zika infection presented with sensory nerve damage
