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
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Nighttime Sleep Disturbance Common in Chronic Pain
Patients on high-dose opioids have abnormal brain activity, which may affect sleep quality
Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size
Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
CDC: Synthetic Fentanyl a Major Factor in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Number of synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths rose 79 percent in 27 states from 2013 to 2014
