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People with migraine at high risk of depression during pandemic

Written by | 26 Nov 2024

A recent longitudinal study from the University of Toronto reveals the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living with migraine. Using a sample of… read more.

Combination blood thinner and NSAID doubles the risk of internal bleeding

Written by | 19 Nov 2024

Patients treated with an anticoagulant drug have a doubled risk of internal bleeding if they also use a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkilling drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or… read more.

Communication with doctor during first visit affects pain patients’ outcomes

Written by | 13 Nov 2024

Chronic pain — defined as daily or significant pain that lasts more than three months — can be complicated to diagnose and treat. Because chronic pain conditions are… read more.

University of Houston unveils guideline to enhance treatment access for opioid use disorder in community pharmacies

Written by | 30 Oct 2024

Pharmacists now have more guidance in combatting the opioid crisis and providing treatment to patients thanks to new national guidelines developed at the University of Houston College of… read more.

American Academy of Pediatrics announces its first clinical practice guideline for opioid prescriptions

Written by | 2 Oct 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first clinical guideline for pediatricians on prescribing opioids, including explicit instructions on how and when to prescribe these medications for… read more.

Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

Written by | 8 Sep 2024

With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just around the corner, the extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the games take centre stage. For Paralympians… read more.

Ubrogepant appears to prevent acute migraine

Written by | 29 Aug 2024

Treatment with ubrogepant at the first sign of migraine onset appears to help prevent acute symptoms from developing. Researchers reported their findings on August 28 in Neurology. Author… read more.

Individuals with osteoarthritis are commonly prescribed NSAIDs despite having contraindications

Written by | 1 Aug 2024

Osteoarthritis affects 600 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. With no disease-modifying treatments available or on the horizon, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are… read more.

Could preventative drug be effective in people with migraine and rebound headache?

Written by | 3 Jul 2024

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26,… read more.

A few surgical procedures account for high number of opioid prescriptions

Written by | 18 Jun 2024

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults, according to two studies recently published by researchers… read more.

Telehealth program created to improve access to specialty care found to reduce reliance on opioids in pain management

Written by | 10 May 2024

More Americans suffer from chronic pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet, a shortage of pain medicine specialists persists, causing many pain sufferers to seek care… read more.

What women want: Female experiences to manage pelvic pain

Written by | 18 Apr 2024

A new study from the University of South Australia is putting people’s experiences of pelvic pain at the front of pain education to develop better pain management strategies and improved outcomes. Persistent… read more.

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