Jan 2023 December 19, 2022 No Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop Jan 2023 Pain Management December 19, 2022 No Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop New research out of Canada offers some encouraging news amid concerns about the opioid epidemic. Read more
Jan 2023 December 19, 2022 Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses Jan 2023 Pain Management December 19, 2022 Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses Having short, painful headaches for many days or even weeks in a row may signal that you’re more likely to have other medical woes, researchers say. Read more
Jan 2023 November 30, 2022 Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy Jan 2023 Pain Management November 30, 2022 Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy Many women experience back pain during pregnancy and a new study review suggests an ancient treatment can help. Read more
Dec 2022 November 9, 2022 CDC Issues New Guidance on Prescribed Opioids for Pain Dec 2022 Pain Management November 9, 2022 CDC Issues New Guidance on Prescribed Opioids for Pain U.S. doctors prescribing opioids for pain relief now have a new -- and more nuanced -- set of guidelines from the federal government. Read more
Dec 2022 October 31, 2022 Pain Relief in a FLASH: Radiation Treatments Lasting Seconds May Advance Cancer Care Dec 2022 Pain Management October 31, 2022 Pain Relief in a FLASH: Radiation Treatments Lasting Seconds May Advance Cancer Care Flash radiotherapy, a new technology that uses targeted proton beams, is safe and effective in relieving pain for terminal cancer patients, a new, small study suggests. Read more
Dec 2022 October 31, 2022 Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study Dec 2022 Pain Management October 31, 2022 Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study Folks who regularly use weed could be in for a rocky road if they ever require major surgery, a new study reports. Read more
