PT with ‘pain lessons’ helps older veterans improve their mobility
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2021
An evidence-based model of therapy increased participant engagement in their own care, resulting in better mobility, decreased pain and improved quality of life, the lead therapist said.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2020
CDC advisory panel did not vote on initial COVID-19 vaccine roll-out on Tuesday … Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly … Arthritis drug appears to cut need for COVID ventilator care...
New definition of “pain” considers the elderly
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2020
For the first time in 40 years, a global authority has revised its clinical definition of pain, recognizing those who can’t describe their experience verbally.
Discovery offers hope for new pain and depression treatment
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2020
Luxembourg researchers have developed a novel molecule that binds to and blocks a previously unrecognized opioid receptor in the human brain.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, February 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 07, 2020
Screen dementia patients for pain at every visit: new guidance from APA, AAN … New palliative medicine journal for clinicians launching in spring 2020 … U.S. hospitals harnessing resources to brace...
Tramadol linked to greater risk of hip fracture compared to other pain meds
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 05, 2020
Tramadol users are more likely to experience hip fracture than their peers who take codeine or common NSAIDs, an analysis finds.
Drug treatment aims to ease the pain of passing kidney stones
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2019
Passing kidney stones could become faster and less painful with a new two-drug combination, researchers report.
Gratitude workout: thankful practice tied to better sleep, reduced stress
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
A regular practice of giving thanks is tied to a wealth of good health outcomes, says an expert in the science of gratitude.
Popular osteoarthritis drug tied to high risk of low blood sugar events
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
Residents who take Tramadol for pain may be at high risk of hypoglycemia, an analysis of adverse incidents has found.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, August 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Smartphone device detects norovirus at very low levels … Memory loss, dementia widespread but unstudied among Chinese Americans … New approaches may heal injured nerves … Blocking key protein could...