Cannabis Use With Prescription Opioids a Predictor for Poorer Outcomes
Investigators sourced data for this study from Veteran’s Affairs claims.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Recognizing Radiation Therapy as Both Cause and Treatment for Cancer Pain
A review of the relationship between cancer, pain, pain management, and radiotherapy.
Legalization of Medical Marijuana Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Reduction seen in rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events.
Longer Opioid Prescriptions With Greater Supply Increases Risk for Chronic Use
Investigators from Stanford University created machine learning models to identify factors that may predict progression from acute to chronic opioid use.
Acupuncture Reduces Aromatase Inhibitor-Related Joint Pain
Findings observed in women with early-stage breast cancer who were taking an aromatase inhibitor and had a score of 3 or higher on BPI-WP item.
Some Patients Swap Opioids for Medical Cannabis to Treat Pain
In survey, some patients report less pain, better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis.
Pain in Cancer Requires Holistic Approach, Multidisciplinary Care Team
Researchers conducted a literature search to better understand the multidimensionality of pain, its evaluation, and management.
Guideline Released on Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology
The Society for Integrative Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology issued a joint guideline on use of integrative medicine for pain management in oncology.
Non-Coding Genetic Variants of Pyruvate Kinase Gene Associated With Acute Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers sought to determine whether there is a link between non-coding genetic variants of PKLR and acute pain in sickle cell disease.
Pain-Related Guideline Implementation Often Insufficient in Outpatient Cancer Centers
A cluster-randomized study evaluated the effectiveness of guideline implementation of pain management strategies for ambulatory patients with advanced cancer.
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