Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
Pain Management
Gout Prevalence Is Increasing Among US Veterans
Gout prevalence in Veterans Affairs medical centers increased from 4.2% in 2005 to 5.8% in 2014.
Cannabis Use Lower in Cancer Survivors Than General Population
Factors associated with use or nonuse found to be similar between the groups
Acupuncture Alleviates Chronic Prostatitis, Pelvic Pain in Men
At 24-week follow-up, more patients experienced symptomatic relief with 8 weeks of acupuncture sessions versus sham treatments
SBRT Proved Better Than EBRT for Alleviating Pain in Cancer Patients With Spinal Metastases
Stereotactic body radiotherapy more than doubled the complete response rate.
Mesh Removal Has Limited Impact for Women With Pain
Mesh removal often does not improve symptoms among women with pain after urogynecological mesh insertion
New Trial Tests Value of Mobile Medicine
Medical centers in 5 US cities are testing mobile health units as a way to bring services to individuals with opioid use disorder.
Study: Ibuprofen Found Safest NSAID for the Kidney
In a study comparing the effect of 9 oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on kidney function, ibuprofen conferred the lowest risk for incident eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and an eGFR decline of 30% or greater.
Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Muscular Pain in Cancer Survivors
However, more adverse events seen with auricular acupuncture versus electroacupuncture
Postop Opioids Overprescribed in Urology
About 60% of prescribed opioid tablets unused based on patients’ self-reported use following common orthopedic, urologic procedures
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