Pain Management

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

Topical and subconjunctival technique also reduced treatment interruptions

Findings offer a blueprint for other hospitals to reduce post-surgical opioid use

Cardiac surgery patients report better sleep after inhaling peppermint essence

Investigational sodium channel blocker shows benefit in two trials

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Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey

Real-world signals were seen mostly in the orbitofrontal cortex

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Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design

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Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities