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Patients were nearly four times more likely to say their pain was well-controlled when their healthcare provider was seen as courteous.
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In clinical tests, a new drug has succeeded in alleviating rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in patients who had found no relief from traditional therapies.
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would set a three-day initial prescribing limit on opioids for acute pain and increase recovery services and availability for addicts.
The American Society for Pain Management Nurses is preparing for their annual conference, which this year has the theme of “Unbridled Spirit: Achieving Safe, Quality Outcomes in Pain Management.”
Therapeutic opioid use for chronic pain is a particularly challenging issue for both physicians and patients.
About 23% of skilled nursing patients return to the hospital within 30 days of discharge due to moderate or severe pain, a recent study from the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services shows.
We found long ago that movement in warm water is the perfect solution for those suffering from pain. While in the water, patients can stretch and move pain-free in its soothing warmth.
