NSAIDs May Interfere With Efficacy of Bisphosphonates
No reduction in osteoporotic fracture risk seen among women receiving concomitant clodronate and NSAIDs
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Many US Adults Receive Opioids and Dual Anxiolytic/Sedative
Among US adult prescription opioid users, 9.2% also prescribed dual anxiolytic/sedative therapy
Inappropriate Opioid, Gabapentinoid Prescribing in CKD Still a Problem
Opioid prescribing has declined in recent years, but nonetheless remains high for the chronic kidney disease population.
AAN Updates Guideline for Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
When patients do not experience meaningful improvement with initial therapeutic class, medication from different class should be offered
Demographic, Perioperative Factors Associated With Persistent Incisional Pain
While 3.3% of participants experienced persistent incisional pain, nearly half of them had moderate to severe pain.
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
Mesh Removal Has Limited Impact for Women With Pain
Mesh removal often does not improve symptoms among women with pain after urogynecological mesh insertion
Inappropriate Medications May Increase Hospitalization, Death Risk in CKD
The most common inappropriate medications included proton pump inhibitors, alpha blockers, and NSAIDs.
High Pain Burden Found in CKD, Dialysis, and Transplant Patients
Routine pain assessments using validated scales are vital to develop personalized management strategies, according to investigators.
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.
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