Pain Management

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein: Old But Useful Biomarkers for Pain Treatment

Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH

11 Min Read

Experts review the differences between esr and crp, two commonly ordered blood tests, that can be helpful indicators that pain and inflammation are present.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein: Old But Useful Biomarkers for Pain Treatment

Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH

11 Min Read

Experts review the differences between esr and crp, two commonly ordered blood tests, that can be helpful indicators that pain and inflammation are present.

Novel Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis Emerges

Infusion improves knee pain and function without ill effects on joints. ACR Convergence 2024 coverage.

Novel Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis Emerges

Infusion improves knee pain and function without ill effects on joints. ACR Convergence 2024 coverage.

Caroline Craven, MS; Monica Fileger, MS, FTS-ABFT; Patricia Woster, PharmD

Demystifying Benzodiazepine Urine Drug Screen Results

Toxicologists demystify benzodiazepine urine drug screen results

Caroline Craven, MS; Monica Fileger, MS, FTS-ABFT; Patricia Woster, PharmD

Demystifying Benzodiazepine Urine Drug Screen Results

Toxicologists demystify benzodiazepine urine drug screen results

Muscle Relaxants Fall Short for Most Chronic Pain Conditions

Yet, a few syndromes may warrant their use, as long as it’s short-term, per new systematic review.

Muscle Relaxants Fall Short for Most Chronic Pain Conditions

Yet, a few syndromes may warrant their use, as long as it’s short-term, per new systematic review.

New Guidelines for Regenerative Medicine Use in Chronic Pain Management

ASPN consensus report offers support for injectable biologics in patients who have failed more conservative pain treatments, but caution is encouraged.

New Guidelines for Regenerative Medicine Use in Chronic Pain Management

ASPN consensus report offers support for injectable biologics in patients who have failed more conservative pain treatments, but caution is encouraged.

Chronic Prostatitis: How to Adequately Improve Function and Wellbeing

Painful condition must be treated as a musculoskeletal issue, rather than an infection, suggests new case study. A PAINWeek highlight.

Chronic Prostatitis: How to Adequately Improve Function and Wellbeing

Painful condition must be treated as a musculoskeletal issue, rather than an infection, suggests new case study. A PAINWeek highlight.

Michael DeGeorge, Jr., PharmD; John Weber

Methamphetamine Urine Toxicology: An In-Depth Review

Illicit methamphetamine availability and use poses a serious health risk in the United States today.

Michael DeGeorge, Jr., PharmD; John Weber

Methamphetamine Urine Toxicology: An In-Depth Review

Illicit methamphetamine availability and use poses a serious health risk in the United States today.

Acetaminophen for Osteoarthritis: It’s All About Adequate Dosing

A new review confirms efficacy for knee and hip pain, but the OTC analgesic must be used correctly. A PAINWeek conference highlight.

Acetaminophen for Osteoarthritis: It’s All About Adequate Dosing

A new review confirms efficacy for knee and hip pain, but the OTC analgesic must be used correctly. A PAINWeek conference highlight.

Jeff Gudin, MD; Daniel Montes de Oca, MBA

How to Conduct a Physical Examination of the Patient with Chronic Pain

Attending physician Jeff Gudin, MD, shares useful tips for examining patients presenting with low back or musculoskeletal pain.

Jeff Gudin, MD; Daniel Montes de Oca, MBA

How to Conduct a Physical Examination of the Patient with Chronic Pain

Attending physician Jeff Gudin, MD, shares useful tips for examining patients presenting with low back or musculoskeletal pain.

Kimberly B. Bjugstad, PhD

hATTR: A Diagnosis and Treatment Overview

A look at the aggressive, lethal, and rare symptoms of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.

Kimberly B. Bjugstad, PhD

hATTR: A Diagnosis and Treatment Overview

A look at the aggressive, lethal, and rare symptoms of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Treatment Update

Newly approved therapy for this rare disease may reduce symptoms and risk of relapse.

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Treatment Update

Newly approved therapy for this rare disease may reduce symptoms and risk of relapse.

Sandra DiScala Honored with 2024 Fudin Award for Pain and Palliative Care Mentorship

Angie Drakulich, MA

Dr. Sandra DiScala is “unmatched” in her work to lead the next generation of clinical pharmacists and physicians serving on interprofessional teams.

Sandra DiScala Honored with 2024 Fudin Award for Pain and Palliative Care Mentorship

Angie Drakulich, MA