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Today, 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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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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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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Analysis of commercial insurance claims suggests that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly increased risk of osteoarthritis.
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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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Dr. John Cush
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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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Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology.
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Tremendously emotional (and unfiltered) first person account of his fight with COVID-19 by Miracle Larry who thanked our Dr. Cush @RheumNow for his ingenuity in fighting COVID-19, thanking healthcare workers for all they do, and reminding us to be empathic.
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An Alternative Pain Protocol Following Knee Replacement Surgery
A study reports that a novel surgical pain management strategy following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or total knee replacement, provided pain relief without opioids.
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