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September 16, 2021
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Panel: ‘Weak’ evidence supports using medical cannabis to treat chronic pain

Panel: ‘Weak’ evidence supports using medical cannabis to treat chronic pain

An international panel of experts reported that non-inhaled medical cannabis or cannabinoids were associated with modest benefits in patients with chronic pain.

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September 07, 2021
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Single pain management skills class shows 'meaningful reductions' in lower back pain

Single pain management skills class shows 'meaningful reductions' in lower back pain

A single-session class on pain management skills was noninferior to 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy, and superior to a health education class, for pain catastrophizing in patients with chronic lower back pain, according to data.

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August 19, 2021
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Far from 'the promised land': Managing expectations for patients with chronic pain

Far from 'the promised land': Managing expectations for patients with chronic pain

Conveying the efficacy of pain management approaches may help rheumatologists better manage their patients’ expectations and long-term pain relief, noted a presenter at the 2021 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.

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May 07, 2021
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VIDEO: Chronic pain care ‘goes well beyond just opioids’

VIDEO: Chronic pain care ‘goes well beyond just opioids’

Chronic pain is a complex condition that requires integrative care, which can include proper medication use, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and physical therapy, according to a speaker at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.

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March 16, 2021
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Q&A: App helps patients manage chronic pain

Q&A: App helps patients manage chronic pain

An app can help patients with chronic pain improve their anxiety and pain catastrophizing, according to research published in JMIR mHealth.

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February 15, 2021
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WHO issues guidance for children living with chronic pain

WHO issued new guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children, including recommendations on physical therapy, psychological therapy and pharmacological management.

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February 09, 2021
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Patients taking opioids for chronic pain may face barriers seeking care

Patients taking opioids for chronic pain may face barriers seeking care

Individuals taking prescription opioids for chronic pain may face difficulties scheduling new patient appointments at primary care clinics and continuing to receive their prescriptions, according to research published in Pain.

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October 20, 2020
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Staying the course with dry eye treatment

Staying the course with dry eye treatment

Have you ever had one of those days? Or weeks? Heck, have you ever had one of those months where it seems as if none of your patients with dry eye disease are following the plan you both agreed o n 3 or 4 or 6 months ago? Of course you have.

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October 02, 2020
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ASH guidelines address ‘major gaps in our knowledge’ regarding sickle cell disease care

ASH guidelines address ‘major gaps in our knowledge’ regarding sickle cell disease care

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of sickle cell disease, and severe pain is the leading cause of ED visits and hospital stays among patients with this disease.

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September 29, 2020
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Evidence grows for use of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain

Evidence grows for use of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain

Chronic musculoskeletal pain can present to orthopedic surgeons frequently and is often managed nonsurgically prior to consideration of surgery.

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