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Opioid use may increase risk of pneumococcal infection
In a recent study discussed in the British Medical Journal, researchers investigated the association between pneumococcal infection and the use of opioids.
With the increasing...
Are Prescriptions for Opioid Drugs on the Rise Despite Poor Efficacy?
There is a growing controversy surrounding the treatment of chronic pain with opioid drugs due to efficacy and safety concerns. Researchers in the United...
Is Fremanezumab Effective in Preventing a Chronic Migraine?
In a recent multinational clinical trial, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of two fremanezumab regimens for chronic migraine prevention.
The transmission of pain signals during migraines...
Can This New Class of Painkillers Reduce Mortality?
The opioid epidemic is a public health concern in North America. Drug manufacturers are researching a new class of painkillers as a new approach...
Are Non-Opioid Pain Relievers Effective in Managing Pain in The Hospital?
Researchers analyzed four combinations of pain relievers to determine which combination provides the greatest relief to patients with acute pain.
Prescription opioid misuse has become...
Is Collaborative Care Effective for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders?
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine examines whether collaborative care increases the abstinence rates from opioid and alcohol use.
The chronic use of...
Post-surgical Interventions to Decrease Opioid Use
Doctors at the Toronto General Hospital have developed a revolutionary Transitional Pain Service, bridging the gap between post-surgical care and long-term pain management. Their...
Are Anxiety Disorders Something to Worry About?
Anxiety disorders are prevalent and impairing. A recent article in JAMA summarizes the research so far and lays out the current accepted treatment plan...
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