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This Drug Could Save Their Lives, But Less Than 2% Get It
Prescribing guidelines recommend the opioid overdose rescue drug naloxone for anyone taking high-dose prescription opioids, overdose survivors and people with opioid addiction. A new study shows few receive it.
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Free Online Toolkit Helps People with Multiple Sclerosis Manage Symptoms
A new, free online toolkit helps patients with multiple sclerosis manage chronic pain, fatigue and depressed mood from home.
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Should You Take CBD for Pain?
CBD oil and other supplements containing cannabidiol are gaining popularity, but does CBD work for treating chronic pain?
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Nearly 1 in 3 Patients with Lupus Use Prescription Opioids for Pain
Nearly one third of lupus patients use prescription opioids for pain management despite a lack of evidence for their efficacy.
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Old Drugs in Your Medicine Cabinet? Here’s What to Do with Them
Prescription drug take back events are the best way to properly dispose of unused medications.
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Lower Back Pain? Self-Administered Acupressure Could Help
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Taking Opioids for Chronic Pain May Make It Harder to Find Primary Care
“Secret shopper” study reveals 40 percent of primary care clinics will not accept a new patient who takes opioids on an ongoing basis, reducing their access to needed care
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Legalized Cannabis Brings New Challenges for Health Care Providers
Marijuana’s growing availability and public acceptance has brought unintended consequence for users. More patients presenting in the emergency department with physical or psychological symptoms tied to acute marijuana intoxication.
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Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Less Chronic Pain, Depression
People with chronic pain or fibromyalgia who engage in low-risk drinking habits report fewer symptoms and improved function than teetotalers.
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Parents: Keep Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Away from Children
A new survey examines families’ concerns about the facilities — and how proximity to schools, churches and day care centers could affect their children.
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Predicting Pain in Kids after Spine Fusion
Many pediatric patients with idiopathic scoliosis report persistent pain after spine fusion surgery. New research indicates pre-operative assessment of pain vulnerability could help predict a child’s post-operative pain.
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What Drives Patients to Use Medical Marijuana: Mostly Chronic Pain
New study seeks to understand whether people are using cannabis for evidence-based reasons
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Opioid-Related Suicides and Overdose Deaths Have More Than Doubled Since 2000
Turning the tide demands improvements to pain care, mental health care and medication-assisted opioid addiction care, U-M researchers say in a new report.
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More Than Half of People Taking Cannabis for Chronic Pain Report Driving While High
New study finds worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles
