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Pain Management
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Study: Obese Patients Are Less Likely to Achieve RA Remission
05/27/2016
A recent study examined the effect of obesity on disease activity and likelihood of remission in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
05/27/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Are Certain Migraine Drugs Going Underused?
05/12/2016
A new study evaluated the safety of 2 classes of migraine medication that carry boxed warnings of stroke risk.
05/12/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Study Suggests Diabetes Risk with Common RA Medication
05/06/2016
The risk of developing diabetes in patients taking glucocorticoids for rheumatoid arthritis was assessed in a recent study.
05/06/2016
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Noninvasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation Improves Pain, QoL Over 4 Weeks in Adults With Chronic Migraine
05/06/2016
Anthony Calabro, MA
A randomized controlled trial in adults with chronic migraine found that 4 weeks of noninvasive vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) significantly reduced pain intensity, headache frequency, and migraine-related...
05/06/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Study: Smoking Raises Mortality Risk in RA Patients
03/28/2016
New research explores the effects of smoking on mortality rates in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
03/28/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Study: Mindful Meditation Provides Opioid-Free Pain Relief
03/18/2016
A recent study examined the potential of mindful meditation as a non-opiate-based treatment option for adults with chronic pain.
03/18/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Study: Acetaminophen Ineffective for Osteoarthritis
03/18/2016
A recent study analyzed the effectiveness of various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the relief of pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
03/18/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
CDC Issues New Opioid Guidelines For Primary Care
03/16/2016
The CDC has released a new set of 12 guidelines to improve communication between clinicians and patients about the risk of opioid therapy and to reduce the risks associated with long-term opioid use.
03/16/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Depression, High BP Common In Patients with MS
03/11/2016
A recent study examined the prevalence of comorbid conditions at the time that an individual is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
03/11/2016
Pain Management
Pain Management
Is Vitamin D Beneficial to Knee Osteoarthritis Patients?
03/09/2016
New research shows how vitamin D supplements affect cartilage volume and pain scores in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
03/09/2016