Prescribed medical cannabis use tied to better health-related quality of life
Sep 14, 2023
The findings were seen in real-world patients with a range of chronic health conditions.
In-hospital wearable activity trackers tied to improved outcomes
Jun 16, 2023
Patients using wearable trackers had higher physical activity and functioning.
Medical cannabis tied to improved health-related quality of life
May 11, 2023
Improvement was observed across a range of health conditions and was mostly sustained over time.
Researchers developing microneedle technology for painless vaccinations
By
Ryner Lai
May 11, 2023
British researchers say they are developing microneedle technology for vaccine delivery, potentially eliminating the need for painful vaccine injections.
AAOS: Patients aged ≥75 years report better pain relief than younger patients
Mar 15, 2023
Patients aged 75 years and older saw better pain relief and improved quality of life compared with patients younger than 55 years.
Evidence for efficacy of antidepressants for pain Is limited
Feb 02, 2023
In 11 comparisons, antidepressants were efficacious, but they were inefficacious or evidence was inconclusive for 31 comparisons.
Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients
Dec 05, 2022
A reduction was seen in the rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events.
Various strategies used by U.S. adults to manage chronic pain
Feb 07, 2022
54.7% used only nonopioid pain management strategies and 4.4% used opioids only.
AAN updates guideline for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy
Dec 30, 2021
When patients do not experience meaningful improvement with the initial therapeutic class, medication from a different class should be offered.
22.1 percent of U.S. adults with chronic pain use Rx opioids
Aug 05, 2021
There was an increase observed in prescription opioid use with age, followed by a decline among adults aged 65 years and older; prevalence was highest for those aged 45 to 64 years (25.9%).