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MultiGen 2 Radiofrequency Generator Gains FDA Clearance
A MultGen 2 Radiofrequency Generator gains FDA clearance to provide greater efficacy in ablation procedures to give patients greater pain relief for 1 year.
FDA Adds Immediate-Release Opioids to REMS Program
The FDA is expanding the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies program to include IR opioid formulations (which already includes ER and LA opioids), and the training program will be expanded to all health professionals involved in patient pain management.
Opioid Prescriptions Not Optimized for Post-Surgical Pain
While most patients received an opioid prescription to manage post-surgical pain, fewer than 10% of patients filled and used the full prescription.
Yoga and Physical Therapy Yield Similar Results for Low-Back Pain
Findings from a new study on patients with back pain demonstrated that yoga and physical therapy yielded similar improvements in pain relief and improved functionality.
New Sickle Cell Disease Approval
The first new treatment for sickle cell disease has been approved by the FDA, L-glutamine (Endari).
Patients With Mental Disorders Get Half of All Opioid Prescriptions
A new study reports that 50% of opioid prescriptions are being written for patients with co-morbid mental illness. Mental health experts believe CBT and other therapies may be preferred in this population.
Update in Drug Development News
Highlights of drug development news in pain management. Cara CR845, Sorrento's RTX TRPV1 agonist, and Daiichi Sankyo's microgabalin for PHN
Published Perspectives on Pain Illuminate the Chronic Pain Treatment Divide
Pain specialists don't always agree on the best use of opioids for pain management. A recent issue of JAMA presented two opposing views.
Electric Stim Armband May Reduce Migraine Pain
Pilot study holds promise for a new electrical stimulation device, Nerivio Migra device Theranica, Ltd, worn on the arm that is aimed at managing migraine pain.
USC Online Degrees Provide Much-Needed Pain Education
University of Southern California is launching 2 online programs in pain management to close the knowledge gap.
Updated Opioid Guidelines Released for State Medical Boards
The Federation of State Medical Boards has released an updated guidelines for safe opioid prescribing. This follows on the heels of a growing concern over over-prescribing of opioids, and misuse, abuse, and diversion.
Older Hospitalized Patients Respond Well to Non-Opioid Alternatives for Pain
In one of the first studies to consider opioid use in hospitalized elderly patients, most will respond well to alternative methods of pain relief when it is offered.
DNA-PK Enzyme Drives Middle-Age Weight Gain
Researchers have identified DNA-PK as the enzyme responsible for mid-life weight gain and loss of exercise capacity. They also found that inhibiting DNA-PK prevented weight gain in mice, increased fitness levels, and reduced the incidence of obesity and pain.
Ketamine Not Effective Against Postoperative Delirium, Pain in Older Adults
Intraoperative ketamine does not seem to decrease the incidence of delirium or improve pain control after surgery. Study was small and used single dose versus IV infusion.
Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) Gets FDA Approval for Lower Limb Spasticity
The FDA has expanded the approved use of Dysport for the treatment of spasticity in adults. Spasticity is often a result of traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.
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