CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain Improved Postoperative Prescribing Trends
The aim of this study was to examine changes in postoperative opioid dispensing after vs before the CDC guideline release in March 2016.
Chronic Pain
Flotation-REST Provides No Long-Term Improvement in Chronic Pain
The investigator’s objective was to determine whether 5 flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) sessions alleviate chronic pain.
Study Identifies Sex Differences in Functional Organization of the Brain in Chronic Pain
The main goal of this study was to characterize sex differences and abnormalities in the functional segregation and integration of the whole-brain network architecture associated with chronic pain.
Low Back Pain Is a Major Driver of Pain in Very Early Systemic Sclerosis
The researchers conducted an extensive pain assessment of patients with systemic sclerosis, examining pain chronification and its association with disease manifestations.
Aerobic Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain May Provide Similar Relief to Low-Dose Morphine
Researchers tested whether aerobic exercise training altered morphine analgesic responses or reduced morphine dosages necessary for adequate analgesia.
Limited Primary Care Access for Patients Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain
Access to primary care is limited for patients taking opioids for chronic pain, particularly for patients with histories suggestive of aberrant use of opioids.
Higher Rates of Chronic Pain and Mood Disorders in Patients With Fibromylagia
Recently updated diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia that reduce the underdiagnosis in men had not been implemented during these studies.
Patients With OUD Less Likely to Initiate and Attend Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain
Researchers evaluated the relationship between OUD history and physical therapy initiation for low back pain.
Updates on Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue.
Fibromyalgia in Psoriatic Arthritis Associated With Sleep Disturbances and Poor Quality of Life
Researchers evaluated the association between fibromyalgia in psoriatic arthritis and enthesopathy, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
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