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    Estimated Opioid-Related Costs $14 Billion for Symptomatic Knee OA

    AAN: Many Patients With Migraine Do Not Get Enough Exercise

    Text Message System Useful for Monitoring Postoperative Opioid Use

    One in 10 Continue Opioid Use Two Years After ICU Admission

    Factors Other Than Workplace Tied to COVID-19 Positivity in HCWs

    High-Intensity Strength Training No Added Benefit for Knee Osteoarthritis

    Many Health Care Workers Report Vaccine Hesitancy

    Psychoactive Prescription Meds Use, Misuse High for Young People

    Supreme Court Should Uphold Affordable Care Act: Biden Administration

    Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Parkinson Patients

    Sexual-Minority Medical Students Have Higher Burnout

    Chronic Pain Patients Taking Opioids Have Hard Time Finding Care

    Cannabis Dispensaries Negatively Linked to Opioid-Related Death

    Racial Disparities Seen in Excess Mortality Early in Pandemic

    Deprivation Tied to Foot Disease With New Type 2 Diabetes

    McKinsey to Pay $573 Million Over Role in Opioid Crisis

    Opioid-Minimizing Pain Management Feasible for Trauma Patients

    Telemedicine Use Increased Considerably During COVID-19

    U.S. Drug Prices 256 Percent Higher Than in 32 OECD Countries

    Biden Signs Orders to Expand Health Care Access

    Many Adults Do Not See Link Between Racism, Poorer Health

    Opioid Use May Contribute to Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

    Study Estimates Prevalence of Lupus in the U.S.

    Impact of Antidepressants Examined in Back Pain, Osteoarthritis

    Denosumab Studied for Prosthesis-Related Osteolysis

    Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief

    Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media

    Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary

    Flat, Flexible No Better Than Stable, Supportive Shoes for Knee OA

    Laws Promoting Flu Shot for Hospital Workers Can Cut Deaths

    Affordable Care Act Reduced Income Inequality in United States

    Vaccine Rollout Slows as Many Health Care Workers Balk at Shots

    Mindfulness Training Does Not Reduce Migraine Frequency

    U.S. Health Care Spending Increased 4.6 Percent in 2019

    Incidence of Dislocation After Hip Arthroplasty May Be Higher Than Thought

    Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19

    Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms Improved With Stepped Care

    Privileged White U.S. Citizens Have Better Health Outcomes

    CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019

    Therapeutic Suggestions During General Anesthesia Cut Pain

    Little Change Seen in Rx of Opioids for Those at Risk for Misuse

    Adverse Events Up With Tourniquet Use in Knee Replacement

    Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups

    Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians

    Peripheral Neuropathy Linked to Mortality in U.S. Population

    Lack of Sleep Tied to Physician Burnout, Medical Errors

    Good Outcomes Reported With Single-Position Lumbar Surgery

    AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption

    Female Doctors Less Likely to Be Promoted to Upper Faculty Ranks

    Patient Expectations for Lumbar Surgery Often Too High

    Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing

    Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty Over Role in U.S. Opioid Epidemic

    Preoperative Mental State Associated With Postoperative Pain

    American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 5-9

    Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos

    ACR Previews New Pharmacotherapy Guidelines for RA

    Patients Happier With Doctors of Same Race

    ACR: Corticosteroid Injections Do Not Speed Progression of Knee OA

    Risks of Opioids Should Be Recognized for Children After Surgery

    COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors, Nurses

    Spinal Cord Stimulation May Ease Diabetic Nerve Pain

    Medicare Outpatient Premium to Rise

    Considerable Decreases Seen in Health Care Use During COVID-19

    Global Burden High for Musculoskeletal Disorders

    Restricting Symptoms at the End of Life Decreasing

    ~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up

    $26 Billion Settlement Offer in Opioid Lawsuits Gains Support

    SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

    American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7

    American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 2-5

    Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty to Opioid-Related Crimes

    Most Users Report Cannabidiol Use for Treatment of Diagnosable Conditions

    Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults

    Cannabinoid Use Tied to Adverse Outcomes With COPD

    Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes

    Reducing Drinking May Improve Pain Interference Symptoms

    Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids

    One Size May Not Fit All for Postoperative Opioid Prescribing

    For Substance Abusers, Odds of Opioid Use Up With Cannabis Use

    Specific Factors Tied to Unemployment With MS Diagnosis

    American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sept. 13-Oct. 25

    ASA: Cannabis Users May Need More Anesthesia During Surgery

    Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis

    Lifetime Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 17.4 Percent Among Doctors

    Early Physical Therapy Beneficial for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica

    Hydroxychloroquine Not Beneficial for SARS-CoV-2 Preexposure Prophylaxis

    Routine Preop Stress Testing Down in Hip, Knee Arthroplasty

    ASA: Sustained Decrease Seen in Prescription Opioid Abuse in U.S.

    Dentists’ Rx for Opioids Pose Danger for Drug Interactions

    September 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020

    Lockdown Tied to Worsening of Musculoskeletal Conditions

    Gabapentin Does Not Lower Pain Scores in Chronic Pelvic Pain

    New FDA Applications for Opioids Often Based on Short Trials

    Health Care Use, Costs Increase 20-Fold After Firearm Injury

    Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247 Percent of Medicare

    Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges

    Botox for TMJ Disorder Does Not Affect Jaw Bone Density

    Curcuma longa Extract Improves Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis

    Clinical Score Predicts Poor Pain Control After Spine Surgery

    Enhanced Recovery Approach Aids Cesarean Birth Outcomes

    Medical Marijuana Tied to Fewer Admissions in Sickle Cell Disease

    August 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    MASCC/ISOO Update Guidelines for Management of Mucositis

    Follow-up Calls After Mohs Surgery Do Not Boost Satisfaction

    Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years

    Program Improves Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV Care

    Recovery Protocol Cuts Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery

    About One in Three Multiple Sclerosis Patients Have Migraine

    Nonopioid Pain Protocol Feasible After Sports Orthopedic Surgery

    Racial Health Disparities Exist Among Pro Football Players

    Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic

    Rates of Prescription Opioid Use Higher in Cancer Survivors

    ACP, AAFP Issue Guidelines for Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries

    Bisphosphonates Safe but May Not Improve Bone Marrow Lesion Volume

    GI Surgical Outcomes Worse With Preop Use of Opioids, Sedatives

    Women Have More Depression With Peripheral Artery Disease

    Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups

    Persistent Opioid Use Seen in ~10 Percent of Patients After Cardiac Surgery

    Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million

    Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

    Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

    Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms

    President Says Medicare Should Expand Telehealth Services

    Most Studies Still Fail to Analyze Data by Sex

    38 Percent of Older Adults in U.S. Not Ready for Video Doctor Visits

    July 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Canakinumab Explored as Therapy for Large-Joint Osteoarthritis

    Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women

    Sex Differences in Income Vary With Proportion of Male Doctors

    Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic

    Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital

    Low Back Pain Also May Resolve in Some After Hip Replacement

    Physically Demanding Jobs May Raise Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis

    Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors

    2005 to 2016 Saw Increase in Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Use

    June 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act

    Suicide Risk Increased After Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients

    CDC: 10.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Rx Pain Meds in 2015 to 2018

    Safety Climate Perceptions Linked to Health Provider Stress

    Tanezumab Improves Pain, Function in Chronic Low Back Pain

    Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads

    Prevalence of DFCIs Up for Young Competitive Alpine Skiers

    Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals

    Educational Video May Effectively Inform Families About Hospice Care

    Nitrous Oxide Safe, Effective for Pain Relief During Labor

    ABCDE Bundle Can Reduce Ventilation Time for ICU Patients

    Dextrose Injections Aid Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

    May 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    AAOS: Opioid Prescribing Down for Minor Ortho Injuries in Youth

    9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019

    Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry

    Large U.S. Pharmacy Chains Played Role in Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Claims

    Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services

    Biomechanical Footwear May Aid Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes

    One-Year Mortality High Following ED Visit for Overdose

    Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.

    Burnout Comparable Between Millennial, Gen X Residents, Fellows

    Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results

    Opioid-Related Deaths Less Likely Among Cancer Patients

    Cannabis Smoking May Increase Risk for Fungal Infection

    Burden of Osteoarthritis Increasing in Most Countries

    Long-Term Physical Activity Not Tied to Knee Arthritis

    Yoga + Medical Care Better for Episodic Migraines

    April 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Choice of Spinal Anesthesia Key to Early Ambulation After THA

    Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19

    David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System

    Racial Differences Found in Managing Children’s Pain From Broken Bones

    Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

    High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties

    Ergonomic Risk Factors Identified for Surgeons

    Outcomes Better at One Year With Physical Therapy for Knee OA

    Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

    Many Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Treating Pain

    Risk Factors for Missed Appendicitis Diagnosis Identified

    Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA

    March 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

    U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

    Prophylactic Manual Acupuncture Reduces Migraine Days

    Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training

    National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028

    2017 to 2018 Saw Drop in Overdose Death Rates Involving Opioids

    Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought

    Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms May Up Health Risks in Drug Injectors

    Surgery Superior to Nonoperative Care for Persistent Sciatica

    Opioid Use Prior to Discharge After C-Section Tied to Later Use

    Phone App Helps Cut Pain, Aid Functioning With Osteoarthritis

    Author Conflicts of Interest May Influence Cannabidiol Conclusions

    Multipronged Postoperative Opioid Program Cuts Rx Length

    2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices

    Repeat ED Visits for Opioid-Related Emergencies on the Rise

    Female Clinical Chairs Paid Significantly Less Than Men

    Gulf War Illness Still Poses High Symptom Burden

    Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs

    Racial/Ethnic Insurance Coverage Disparity Down Since ACA

    Smartphone Use Linked to Increased Meds Required for Headache

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