opioids

Multimodal Regimen Crucial for Treating Burn Injury-Induced Pain

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Understanding the Evolution of Burn Injury-Induced Pain Management Every year, nearly half a million injuries in the United States and 11 million globally involve burns, causing debilitating pain and challenging medical practitioners to find effective treatments. The complexities of burn pain demand innovative strategies that combine pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches, making it crucial to address … Read more

Hydrodissection may offer hope for post-amputation pain relief

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Hydrodissection: A Promising Future for Post-Amputation Pain Treatment A groundbreaking study from Northwestern Medicine highlights a promising technique—hydrodissection—for treating post-amputation pain. By injecting fluid around nerves, this procedure has shown significant potential in pain reduction and decreased opioid dependence, bringing new hope to millions suffering from this debilitating condition. Revolutionizing Pain Management: Understanding Hydrodissection Traditionally, … Read more

Buprenorphine Option Did Not Improve Pain, Reduce Opioid Dosage

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The Evolving Role of Buprenorphine in Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder As the opioid crisis continues to affect millions, buprenorphine remains a beacon of hope for many healthcare professionals and patients. However, recent studies, such as one published in JAMA Internal Medicine, have highlighted that transitioning from high-dose opioids to buprenorphine leads to minimal … Read more

People with Disabilities Likelier to Misuse Rx Drugs

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Prescription Drug Misuse: A Critical Issue for Adults with Disabilities The rise in prescription stimulant use in recent years has brought to light the pressing issue of prescription drug misuse. A new analysis finds that adults with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription drugs compared to those without disabilities. The implications of … Read more

CUD Hospitalization Raises Early Death Risk

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The Hidden Dangers of Cannabis Use Disorder A recent study published in JAMA Network Open shines a light on the potential health risks associated with cannabis use disorder (CUD), revealing a nearly threefold higher risk for premature death in affected individuals compared to the general population. Conducted between 2006 and 2021 in Ontario, Canada, the … Read more

Canada’s new fentanyl czar says goal is to totally stop the drug from entering the US

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Stopping Fentanyl: The Race to Secure Borders The illicit drug fentanyl has posed a significant challenge for North American border security, as underscored by recent initiatives led by Canadian authorities. Kevin Brosseau, appointed as Canada’s fentanyl czar, has expressed a clear goal: to eliminate the drug’s entry into the United States entirely. This marks a … Read more

New study shows how pain coping skills help dialysis patients with chronic pain | Health

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The Future of Pain Management in Dialysis Patients Pain management for dialysis patients represents a critical frontier in healthcare. As we move into the future, trends in coping with chronic pain signal a shift towards non-pharmacological interventions. Recent studies, including those from New Mexico, underscore the potential of pain coping skills training (PCST) as an … Read more

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