Pain

Patients with osteoporosis got some good news at a recent conference when the results of a study showed that taking the drug denosumab can help increase bone density and keep their rate of fractures at a low level.

Although many primary care physicians remain uncertain of how to best help patients in pain manage their opioid prescriptions, new research shows a standardized protocol based on electronic medical records can get patients the assistance they need while providing peace of mind to prescribers.

Researchers in Saint Louis are examining the ways in which a drug already approved for multiple sclerosis could ease some of the pain associated with chemotherapy for cancer patients.

Regardless of a primary care provider's situation, depression in patients with chronic pain cannot be ignored.

Although many migraine sufferers can abort their headaches with over-the-counter remedies, a significant percentage of patients require prescription medication for relief.

New research has reached the unexpected conclusion that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may rank among the top causes of drug-induced anaphylaxis.

Safe, innovative ways to treat de Quervain's tenosynovitis and carpal tunnel syndrome during and after pregnancy.

A recent review found that tonabersat, a novel benzoylamino benzopyran compound, is well-tolerated, but no better than placebo for migraine prophylaxis.

Since the risk of herpes zoster rises sharply after age 50, the significant global health burden of shingles pain is expected to increase as the population ages.

Although clinicians are increasingly forced to face the 3-headed monster of comorbid diabetes, sleep disturbance, and pain, the healthcare community is only beginning to understand how the conditions overlap.

By blocking a key pain receptor in mice models, a team of researchers has discovered a potential new method for treating obesity and diabetes.

Concussions that do not heal within 7-10-days may be associated with psychiatric disorders.

The expanded use of biofeedback can provide multiple benefits for patients who report issues ranging from headaches to neck pain and muscle tension.

Researchers have identified a compound that reduces the levels of a key enzyme that regulates activity in pain receptors, pointing the way to new therapies for treating some forms of back pain, shingles, and other types of chronic neuropathic pain.

Coping strategies based on enhanced mindfulness and a greater sense of agency can help patients improve their quality of life.

A radiograph to detect the presence of a cervical rib should be mandatory prior to thoracic outlet syndrome surgery as a baseline study.

Medication selection should be driven by rational polypharmacy and take into account such factors as pain type, underlying symptoms, comorbidities, patient preference, and medication side effects.

Some studies have shown benefit in reducing pain and spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis, but the data is mixed and can be highly subjective.

Although it is believed to help counteract joint and cartilage deterioration in osteoarthritis (OA), glucosamine supplementation is no more effective than placebo in preventing knee degeneration in patients with chronic knee pain.

A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 27 weeks gestation presented to the obstetrical triage for evaluation of possible abscess due to a lesion on her buttock that first appeared 1 week ago. Since that time, it has become increasingly painful and itchy. Although she denies any systemic symptoms, her pregnancy is complicated by gestational diabetes and obesity. However, she is HIV negative and her other prenatal labs were unremarkable.

Continuing medical education is far too important an endeavor to be subjected to a political process, especially one that is often driven by news headlines or the personal experiences of legislators or influential constituents.

Study results show that pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee often exhibits neuropathic pain characteristics.

Because these medications are immunosuppressants, careful monitoring is required in patients to guard against comorbid infection and other side effects.

Perhaps the greatest obstacle to primary care physicians treating chronic pain is their perception of inadequacy in managing this patient population.

Simple advice is equally as effective as more intense and comprehensive physiotherapy exercise programs for chronic whiplash-associated disorders.

Because they can share similar symptoms, gout and psoriatic arthritis are commonly misdiagnosed.

Researchers say it may be possible to diagnose and monitor peripheral neuropathy induced by HIV, replacing more invasive methods of testing such as skin biopsy.

While regular exercise is obviously a very positive lifestyle choice, jumping back into a rigorous routine too quickly after a tummy tuck can make recovery more difficult.

A cholecystectomy is generally an uncomplicated procedure, but on the rare occasions when gallstones migrate to adjacent viscera or vascular structures, it becomes a considerably more complicated operation.

Honey bee venom is being used to treat pain for multiple sclerosis and osteoarthritis, according to a report from CBS News.