New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.
Emotional awareness and expression therapy beneficial for pain relief
Jun 17, 2024
Emotional awareness and expression therapy was superior to cognitive behavioral therapy for racial and ethnically diverse older veterans with chronic pain.
2020 to 2022 saw increase in enrollment in medical cannabis programs
Apr 08, 2024
The proportion of patient-reported qualifying conditions with substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased.
High-concentration capsaicin patch can cut neuropathic pain intensity
Feb 07, 2024
During high-concentration capsaicin patch treatment, a significant decrease was seen in average daily morphine equivalent dose.
Using VR while exercising could transport seniors away from chronic pain
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 24, 2024
When paired with a bike system, VR made users more enthusiastic about exercising, and also helped with chronic pain, a new study found.
Gabapentinoids linked to increased risk for severe exacerbation in COPD
Jan 16, 2024
Compared with matched nonusers, gabapentinoid users have an increased risk across indications of epilepsy, neuropathic pain and other chronic pain.
VR treatment rooms for chronic pain, mobility issues could transform therapy for seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 15, 2023
Virtual reality rooms for physical therapy could become increasingly common for older adults, one VR company predicts.
Over-the-counter meds, exercise most prevalent treatment for chronic pain
Nov 20, 2023
The likelihood of using prescription opioids was higher for older persons, those with public insurance, and those with more severe pain, after adjustment for multiple factors.
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.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
Jul 18, 2023
Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.