The HCPLive pain page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on pain medicine. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for acute pain, chronic pain, addiction medicine, and more.
April 29th 2024
FDA issued a CRL the abbreviated new drug application of ketamine, which had sought to enhance accessibility to the limited drug supply.
Advancing Care in Erosive Esophagitis: Towards a Path of Complete Healing
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
October 16, 2024
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Cases and Conversations™: Keeping Up with Novel Approaches to Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
November 18, 2024
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Shaping the Management of COPD with Biologic Therapy
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Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Exploring the Role of Novel Agents for the Management of IgA Nephropathy
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease
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Clinical ShowCase™: Finding the Best Path Forward for Patients with COPD
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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Surv.AI Says™: What Clinicians and Patients Are Saying About Glucose Management in the Technology Age
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A Tethered Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Care – Connecting Insulin Regimens with Digital Technology
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Implementing an Effective Management Plan to Improve Outcomes in IgA Nephropathy
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Diagnosing Pain May Exclude Some Patients
August 18th 2010Findings presented at the American Sociological Association's annual meeting, show that patients whose pain cannot be localized or pointed out on a scan or test often times are challenged with the task of defending the legitimacy of their condition.
Scientists Discover Gene that Aids in Pain Sensation
August 18th 2010For patients feeling unbearable or chronic pain, the answer could lie in their genes, according to research from the University if Florida. In investigating a case of an infant that had congenital insensitivity to pain, the researchers identified two genetic mutations that affect the degree to how strongly pain signals are sent to the brain.
Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Update Implements Reform Provisions
CMS published its annual regulatory update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including rules implementing key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Health Care Reform: Guidance on Claims and Appeals Rules
Interim final rules clarify the scope of internal claims and appeals procedures and external review processes under PPACA.
Combining Codeine with Pain Relievers Not as Effective
August 2nd 2010Is codeine treatment helpful in combination with other pain relief products? That's what researchers from the Drug Health Service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney set out to find out in a review published in the Australian Prescriber.
Non-addictive Painkiller Made From Snail Spit Now Comes in a Pill
July 29th 2010A form of non-addictive painkiller taken from the saliva of sea snails has finally been made into a pill that can be administered orally to patients with severe types of pain, according to a report published in Chemical & Engineering News.
OCR Issues Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules to Implement HITECH Act
On July 14, 2010, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a proposed rule containing modifications to the privacy standards, security standards, and enforcement regulations under HIPAA.
Following Exercise Recommendations Improves Pain in OA Patients
July 28th 2010Sticking to a physical therapy exercise routine or maintaining a physically active lifestyle can help patients with osteoarthritis improve the pain, physical function, and self-perceived effect, according to the results of a study by Dutch researchers.