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    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

    1996 to 2016 Saw Increases in U.S. Spending on Health Care

    February 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Vitamin D Tied to Back Problems in Postmenopausal Women

    Antibiotic, Opioid Rx Common With ED Visits for Dental Conditions

    Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA

    Medication Treatment May Lower Risk for Opioid Overdose Death

    Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students

    Purdue Launches Ad Campaign for OxyContin Claims

    Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure

    U.S. Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060

    Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Aid Low Back Pain

    2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills

    Prophylactic Migraine Treatment Has No Effect in Children

    Brain MRIs ID Racial Differences in Pain Response

    Seniors Have Concerns About Affording Health Insurance

    Empathy Declines as Students Progress Through Medical School

    Number of Nurse Practitioners More Than Doubled 2010 to 2017

    Reference Pricing Linked to Lower Prices Paid by Employers

    Kratom Seems Safe for Pain, Anxiety, Opioid Withdrawal

    Tramadol Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Adults Aged ≥50

    Cluster Headache Ups Sickness Absence, Disability Pension Days

    Industry Ties May Bias Indoor Tanning Studies

    Adult Dental Patients Frequently Overprescribed Opioids

    Proactive Pain Management May Cut Postop Opioid Prescriptions

    January 2020 Briefing – Pain Management

    Altering Default Settings in EHR Influences Opioid Prescribing

    Opioid Prescribing Rates Down at State Level From 2010 to 2016

    U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy

    Many Patients Receive Guideline-Nonconcordant Care for Low Back Pain

    Just a Few Providers Account for Large Number of Opioid Scripts

    Naloxone Prescribing Increasing but Still Very Low

    Virtual Physical Therapy Feasible Following Knee Replacement

    Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians

    Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care

    Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws

    Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs

    Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

    Full Impact of Drug Use on U.S. Mortality Not Captured by Data

    Production of Two Excedrin Painkillers Halted

    Cognitive Behavioral Program Benefits Patients With Diabetes

    Medical Cannabis May Initially Aid Sleep in Chronic Pain Patients

    ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System

    ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

    Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes

    Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money

    Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored

    Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices

    Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior

    Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use

    Treatment Guidelines Updated for Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis

    Neighborhood Disadvantage Impacts Hospital Quality Ratings

    California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines

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