Pain
From the Journals
Depression tied to inflammation and survival in lung cancer
A new study’s findings underscore the importance of assessing and treating depression in patients with cancer, particularly given the high rate of...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Amphastar Pharma’s nasal spray for opioid overdose
The company’s naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray can be delivered in one spray by intranasal administration.
From the Journals
Buprenorphine proves effective for fentanyl users in the ED
A new study provides additional information about emergency department buprenorphine as fentanyl becomes increasingly prevalent.
Feature
Telehealth doctor indicted on health care fraud, opioid distribution charges
According to court documents, Dr. Sangita Patel was responsible for submitting Medicare claims for improper telehealth visits she didn’t conduct...
From the Journals
Migraine after concussion linked to worse outcomes
Although most children recover quickly from a concussion, approximately one-third continue to report symptoms a month after the event.
From the Journals
Which nonopioid meds are best for easing acute low back pain?
Acute low back pain (LBP) remains a common cause of disability worldwide, with a high socioeconomic burden.
Feature
Physician pleads guilty to 52 counts in opioid scheme
The neuromuscular medicine specialist also admitted to ignoring patient requests to lower dosages and signs that patients were selling prescribed...
Commentary
What’s new in brain health?
A new study shows that nonmedical treatment is effective in people with frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headache.
Commentary
Lack of motivation to change can be deadly
Addictions continue to torment many patients even after treatment for severe illnesses caused by substance abuse.
Commentary
The X-waiver is dead
When Erin Schanning lost her brother to an overdose, she wanted to know what could have been done to have helped him.
Feature
A patient named ‘Settle’ decides to sue instead
His suit seeks not only compensatory damages and other relief but also punitive damages.