Pain Management

A recent study analyzed rates of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality unrelated to overdose in patients prescribed long-acting opioids for noncancer pain.

In two recent studies, one group of researchers tested a quick and easy-to-use screening tool for opioid abuse, while another group sought to identify key risk factors related to long-term opioid use. ...

A recent study examined the effect of obesity on disease activity and likelihood of remission in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

A new study evaluated the safety of 2 classes of migraine medication that carry boxed warnings of stroke risk.

The risk of developing diabetes in patients taking glucocorticoids for rheumatoid arthritis was assessed in a recent study.

New research explores the effects of smoking on mortality rates in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

A recent study examined the potential of mindful meditation as a non-opiate-based treatment option for adults with chronic pain.

A recent study analyzed the effectiveness of various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the relief of pain in patients with osteoarthritis.

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.