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RELIEF Trial: Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine in Fibromyalgia
MedPage Today
Fibromyalgia patients hoping to see a more effective and convenient formulation of cyclobenzaprine at their local pharmacies must wait for an ongoing phase III trial -- the product's third -- to finish, as the first two delivered mixed results.
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Pain and Opioid Updates
Today, the CDC and FDA provided new updates on the scope of pain in the USA and guidance on the use of opioids.
MMWR April 14, 2023
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Gender Norms in Chronic Pain
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Sensitive women and stoical men are the prevalent images of people in chronic pain. Unwarranted differences in medical treatment may result, as a University of Gothenburg doctoral thesis emphasizes.
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Disordered Pain Processing in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious chronic pain disorder that is difficult to treat. Its causes are also still largely in the dark.
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Cochrane metanalysis of antidepressant use in managing chronic pain shows they dont work, with the small exception, duloxetine - at standard dose (60 mg) it was effective, but no benefit to using a higher doses https://t.co/SReueTu4VV https://t.co/ki0snBMS3z
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RELIEF Trial: Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine in Fibromyalgia
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Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we'll feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology.
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Clinical overview of subacromial pain syndr (SAPS) Brit J Sports Med. SAPS has heterogeneous causes; Dx by physical examination and imaging. Need to exclude glenohumeral OA, frozen shoulder, GH instability, rotator cuff tears, neuro & cervical disorders https://t.co/d77kXa2qSi https://t.co/vBF0692huh
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Prospective study.of 370 #FM pts (79% F; age 34yrs), and 79% were female w/ 14.3 tender points. A delay in Dx was signif correlated wtih Sx Severity Scale (r = 0.14) & tender points (r = 0.16), but not widespread pain. Early Dx = less severe FM. https://t.co/tvl0rkREHe https://t.co/OduJ3cq4Jg
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Join us 4/25 as we conclude our Women in Rheumatology campaign by focusing on what's next. Our panelists will recap the challenges addressed this month and discuss a strategy to suppot women in rheumatology.
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TNR: Private Practice & Academia
In this session, our panelists addressed the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?".
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Study of 9558 pts found significant associations betw migraine and CTS Median nerve decompression (OR, 1.3) & multiple nerve decompressions (OR, 1.7). Also assoc w/ migraine: psych dz, RA, CVS, hypothyroid, HTN, COPD https://t.co/cIdkACHGwB https://t.co/VO3VqujzSQ
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Pain and Opioid Updates
The CDC and FDA provided new updates on the scope of pain in the USA and guidance on the use of opioids.
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Join us April 18 for: Private Practice & Academia
In this session, our panelists will address the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?".
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Dr. Megan Clowse discusses the differences in pregnancy planning for men and women with rheumatic disease, with particular focus on medication use. Watch now.
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Gender Norms in Chronic Pain
Sensitive women and stoical men are the prevalent images of people in chronic pain. Unwarranted differences in medical treatment may result, as a University of Gothenburg doctoral thesis emphasizes.
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Disordered Pain Processing in Fibromyalgia
A study provides evidence that certain brain areas involved in processing pain don’t function normally in fibromyalgia patients.
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The Origin Story: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor
When asked to run a campaign to highlight the achievements and challenges of women in rheumatology, I was ecstatic because we have has so many heroines who have contributed to our field.
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Drs. Tate and Dao will be leading discussions on Women in Rheumatology, the XX Factor.
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Tomorrow! Join us for Tuesday Night Rheumatology.
Our panelists will discuss the challenges they have faced trying to manage a career and family life, as well as provide advice and strategies for managing competing priorities and obligations.
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