Pain Management
Muscle relaxants may provide benefits for a narrow segment of chronic pain conditions
Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants may be beneficial only for the treatment of a narrow subset of chronic pain conditions, according to the findings of a systematic review published in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: SI-6603 injection may decrease radicular leg pain for patients with herniated discs
In this video from the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Kee D. Kim, MD, spoke about the safety and efficacy of an investigational injection for the treatment of radicular leg pain among patients with lumbar disc herniation.
VIDEO: What to know about the 'cutting-edge technologies' in pain management
There have been several exciting innovations in pain management that primary care providers should know about, according to a speaker at the Osteopathic Medical Education Conference.
FDA approves prior supplement application for Zynrelef vial access needle
Heron Therapeutics Inc. announced its prior approval supplement application for the Zynrelef extended-release solution vial access needle has been approved by the FDA, according to a company press release.
Pain management: Patient-centered approach enhances satisfaction of joint replacement
Perioperative pain management has undergone a remarkable transformation as more orthopedic procedures are routinely performed on an outpatient basis. Adequate pain relief can significantly impact patient compliance and overall satisfaction.
Analysis of opioid prescribing patterns reveals racial disparities
Older Black and Asian patients received significantly lower doses of opioids following hip fracture hospitalization compared with white patients, a retrospective analysis of Medicare beneficiaries showed.
Excess abdominal fat tied to widespread chronic pain
Excessive abdominal fat was tied to chronic pain across multiple sites, particularly in women, an analysis published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine showed.
FDA clears transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device for chronic pain
The FDA has granted clearance to a Colorado-based medical technology company’s transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device for those suffering from chronic pain, according to a press release.
Mindful breathing significantly reduces pain intensity among people with cancer
A 20-minute mindful breathing session rapidly reduced pain intensity and anxiety among people with cancer, according to results of a randomized controlled study.
Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical
Stryker announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical Inc., a company that specializes in minimally invasive solutions for chronic lower back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis, according to a press release.