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October 02, 2024
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Muscle relaxants may provide benefits for a narrow segment of chronic pain conditions

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.

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September 27, 2024
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VIDEO: SI-6603 injection may decrease radicular leg pain for patients with herniated discs

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.

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September 26, 2024
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VIDEO: What to know about the 'cutting-edge technologies' in pain management

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.

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September 25, 2024
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FDA approves prior supplement application for Zynrelef vial access needle

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.

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September 20, 2024
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Pain management: Patient-centered approach enhances satisfaction of joint replacement

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.

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September 19, 2024
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Analysis of opioid prescribing patterns reveals racial disparities

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.

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September 18, 2024
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Excess abdominal fat tied to widespread chronic pain

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.

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September 12, 2024
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FDA clears transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device for chronic pain

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.

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September 10, 2024
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Mindful breathing significantly reduces pain intensity among people with cancer

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.

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August 31, 2024
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Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Vertos Medical

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.

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