Research Summary
Research Summary
11/12/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent clinical trial demonstrates that both group and self-paced telehealth mindfulness-based interventions can potentially enhance pain-related function and biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with...
11/12/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/08/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a pilot study, acupuncture reduced ocular pain and inflammation while improving mental well-being and tear stability in patients with dry eye disease.
11/08/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/28/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a prospective randomized controlled trial, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of virtual reality as a nonpharmacologic therapy for pain in hospitalized patients with cancer.
10/28/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/09/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized controlled trial reveals that aquatic therapy significantly reduces pain intensity and improves sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia compared to traditional land-based therapy, highlighting...
10/09/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/25/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a randomized clinical trial, researchers tested the efficacy of Skills to Manage Pain (STOMP), a behavioral intervention designed for people with HIV experiencing chronic pain. The study demonstrated...
09/25/2024
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
08/23/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
The first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector is another emergency treatment tool to reverse known or suspected opioid overdose.
08/23/2024
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
07/16/2024

Randall Hudspeth, PhD, MBA, MS, APRN-CNP, FRE, FAANP

Randall Hudspeth, PhD, MBA, MS, ...
Although more patients are seeking pain relief in primary care settings, practitioners may not have the experience in managing and treating patients with complex pain situations or may not be familiar with...
07/16/2024
conference coverage
conference coverage
05/24/2024
Leigh Precopio
Researchers examined how the use of spinal anesthesia in those undergoing lumbar spine surgery reduced the use of polypharmacy and opioids, and ultimately the risk of adverse events, in older adults.
05/24/2024
Research summary
Research summary
05/23/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
A team of researchers examined the possibility of harmful risks associated with the discontinuation of long-term benzodiazepine use in patients.
05/23/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/27/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of overdoses in 2022, surpassing the previous year’s record total, according to a CDC report. Although the official number of deaths caused by overdoses—107,941—breaks the...
03/27/2024