Tag: Pain
Opioid-Related Constipation Tx Suboptimal in Pregnancy
PAMORA strategy appears to safe with superior effectiveness
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
Radiographs Not Picking Up Osteoarthritis in Hip
Researchers found osteoarthritis in fewer than one-quarter of images in high clinical suspicion cases
Bowel Function Index Valid for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Three-item index is psychometrically valid, responsive to symptom severity
Alternative Treatments Found to Benefit Chronic Neck Pain
Acupuncture, 'Alexander Technique' helped more than drugs and physical therapy
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain
Findings following trigger point injections for treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin
Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
Lifestyle Factors Not Linked to Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic Pain
No correlations seen in large cohort study of U.S. male health professionals
Needle Type Doesn’t Change Epidural Vascular Uptake Risk
Similar risk of inadvertent vascular injection seen with blunt-tip, pencil-point needles
