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February 07, 2023
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OTC medication purchases may predict future ovarian cancer diagnosis

OTC medication purchases may predict future ovarian cancer diagnosis

Up to 8 months before diagnosis, women with ovarian cancer purchased more over-the-counter pain and indigestion medications vs. women without ovarian cancer, according to findings of an observational case-control study.

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December 16, 2022
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Study finds no evidence of causal effect between CKD, cannabis

Study finds no evidence of causal effect between CKD, cannabis

According to data published in Kidney Medicine, there is no evidence that cannabis use causes chronic kidney disease, and researchers of the study suggest CKD should not be a limiting factor for cannabis use.

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December 07, 2022
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Opioids nearly double risk for venous thromboembolism vs. NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis

Opioids nearly double risk for venous thromboembolism vs. NSAIDs in rheumatoid arthritis

PHILADELPHIA — Opioid use in rheumatoid arthritis demonstrates a nearly two-fold increased risk for venous thromboembolism vs. NSAIDs, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2022.

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November 30, 2022
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Guideline addresses use of integrative therapies for cancer-related pain management

Guideline addresses use of integrative therapies for cancer-related pain management

A new clinical practice guideline jointly published by ASCO and Society for Integrative Oncology addresses the potential role of integrative pain management techniques in management of cancer-related pain in adults.

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October 28, 2022
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Cannabis users experience more pain following surgery than nonusers

Cannabis users experience more pain following surgery than nonusers

Patients who use cannabis experience more pain after surgery than patients who do not, a recent study found.

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October 26, 2022
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Rheumatologists managing pain should advise patients on opioid regulations

Rheumatologists managing pain should advise patients on opioid regulations

SAN DIEGO — Rheumatologists must advise patients who receive opioids about the various regulations governing their use, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

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October 25, 2022
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‘Stigma’ surrounding opioids, pain management harms patients, feeds biases

‘Stigma’ surrounding opioids, pain management harms patients, feeds biases

SAN DIEGO — The stigma surrounding opioid use and pain management continues to significantly impact patient care in rheumatology today, according to a presentation at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

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October 19, 2022
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Evaluate headache characteristics to classify as migraine

Evaluate headache characteristics to classify as migraine

LAS VEGAS — Certain red flags can indicate that a patient’s headaches are the migraine type, Merle Diamond, MD, said at PAINWeek 2022.

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October 14, 2022
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NSAIDs, gabapentinoids may not increase nonunion rates after orthopedic trauma injury

NSAIDs, gabapentinoids may not increase nonunion rates after orthopedic trauma injury

TAMPA, Fla. — According to presented results, NSAIDs and gabapentinoids do not substantially increase nonunion rates; however, these may not improve pain control or decrease opioid utilization in orthopedic trauma patients.

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October 06, 2022
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Support patients by eliminating disparities in pain care

Support patients by eliminating disparities in pain care

LAS VEGAS — Research has shown that racial and ethnic differences in pain management exist, and clinicians need to work to mitigate these disparities, according to a speaker at PAINWeek 2022.

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