Using real-world patient scenarios and current guideline recommendations, this session from Practical Updates in Primary Care outlines a structured primary care approach to diagnosing low back pain,...
In adults with chronic low back pain managed with long-term opioids, a large, randomized, clinical trial evaluated whether mindfulness-based therapy offers superior outcomes compared with cognitive...
A randomized clinical trial evaluating 2 types of 1-page educational resources for low back pain found that fact sheets listing treatment options modestly improved patients’ preparedness for shared...
In a large, multicenter US randomized clinical trial, investigators tested whether initiating a 7-day extended-release injectable buprenorphine formulation in the emergency department (ED) could improve...
The results from a recent randomized controlled trial showed that ultrasound-guided sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) and greater occipital nerve blocks are equally effective in reducing headache frequency,...
A pair of randomized clinical trials published in JAMA investigated whether adding acetaminophen or an opioid analgesic to ibuprofen improves pain relief for children with acute musculoskeletal injuries,...
In a retrospective review, researchers assessed the influence of preoperative peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) on postoperative opioid use following total shoulder and knee surgeries. Their findings,...
A new retrospective claims analysis evaluated adherence to extended-release buprenorphine and its impact on healthcare resource utilization and cost among commercially insured patients with opioid use...
A multicenter randomized trial evaluated whether adding supervised physical therapy sessions or adherence-promoting text messages to a home-exercise program offers greater pain relief for adults with...
