Pain Management

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.