Pain Relief in RA: JAK Better than TNF Inhibitors?
Targeted drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not created equal when it comes to pain relief, a retrospective study from Sweden indicated, although the differences appeared to be modest.
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Men and Women Process Pain Differently
Men and women experience pain relief differently; a new study may help explain why women have more chronic pain and are less responsive to opioid treatments.
Read ArticleRun-Walk Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain
Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial.
At the end of 12 weeks, participants in the program scored their pain level an average 15.3 points lower (95% CI 5.3-25.3), on a 100
Read ArticleEfficacy of Acupuncture for Sciatica
Real Chinese acupuncture was more effective than a sham version for treating sciatica stemming from herniated spinal disks in a randomized trial conducted in China.
Patients' leg pain scores decreased by 30.8 points on a 100-point scale after 4 weeks of the genuine procedure, versus a
Read ArticleDot the "i", Cross the "t" (10.11.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. Today’s reports suggest where to look for help, especially with regard to pain.
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ED Delays and Hip Fracture Mortality Risk
Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to heightened risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients, reveals a single centre study, published online in
Read ArticleMindfulness in Managing Chronic Pain
JAMA reports that outpatient resource mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) delivered via telehealth are effective in managing chronic pain amongst veterans.
The challenge of mindfulness interventions is often the access, availability and dedicated space for trained instructors.
Read ArticleAnalgesic Prescribing in Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis
A UK cross-sectional EHR clinical practice analysis between 2004 and 2020 shows that analgesic prescribing in inflammatory arthritis (IA) patients has declined, but still remains substantial, including opioid prescribing.
Data was drawn from the Clinical Practice
Stop Counting Bugs (10.4.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.This week’s rants include the microbiome, PsA treatment choices and fishing for P-values in research.
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