Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has come a long way in recent years. In many cases, a battery of medications can now successfully stymy the inflammatory cells that… read more.
In a study published in Nature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United States have found that individuals suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) may face a higher… read more.
Boston Scientific Corporation announced that the FDA has approved an expanded indication of the WaveWriter SCS Systems for the treatment of chronic low back and leg pain in… read more.
Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc. and Pfizer Canada announced that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for Myfembree (Relugolix, estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets) for the… read more.
In a recent randomized clinical trial of patients with fibromyalgia, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)—which uses structured techniques to alter distorted thoughts and negative moods—was superior to a matched education… read more.
Medtronic plc has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark approval for its Inceptiv closed-loop rechargeable spinal cord stimulator (SCS). It is the first Medtronic SCS device to offer a… read more.
AbbVie announced that the European Commission has approved Aquipta (atogepant) for the prophylaxis of migraine in adults who have four or more migraine days per month. The approval… read more.
Over the last 10 years, there has been a shift to fewer codeine prescriptions and an increase in prescriptions for stronger opioids, such as hydrocodone, hydromorphone and oxycodone… read more.
Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take… read more.
Recruiting osteoarthritis patients with a lot of pain to clinical studies, may give incorrect results if the researcher does account for the natural variation in pain that occurs…. read more.
Statin-related pain is not reduced by vitamin D therapy, researchers reported on Nov. 23, 2022 in JAMA Cardiology. As background, the authors noted, “Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are… read more.
Birthing women denied nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’) to relieve labour pain during the COVID-19 pandemic have turned to opioids instead, without any adverse outcomes for mother or child,… read more.
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