Painful joints? Early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is key
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. There are over 100 types of arthritis. While their symptoms can be similar, their underlying causes vary.
Osteoarthritis is the...
Nearly one in four U.S. adults has arthritis
In a new study from CDC, researchers found almost one-quarter of U.S. adults report arthritis.
They analyzed combined National Health Interview Survey data from 2016...
Scientists find an effective way to reduce back pain
The treatment of lower back pain is by no means always based on research evidence and, for example, too many imaging examinations are still...
Risk of opioid overdose appears higher in older Americans
Even with COVID-19 dominating the news, the epidemic of opioid use remains a nationwide threat.
While public awareness and efforts to stop addiction and overdoses...
This method can treat pain, depression and anxiety effectively
With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, doctors are increasingly considering how to augment the care they can...
Common painkiller for headaches can harm blood pressure
A recent study published in Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology showed that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure drop largely.
Researchers...
People with opioid use disorder die at a rate similar to heart attacks
In a new study from Oregon Health & Science University, researchers found patients with opioid use disorder died at a rate comparable to those...
Healthy diet could reduce severity of migraine headache
In a new study from Istanbul Medipol University, researchers found a high-quality diet is linked to lower migraine severity and frequency.
They examined the correlation...
These sleep drugs may increase death risk when used with opioids
In a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, researchers examined more the 400,000 Medicare patients taking medications for insomnia.
They found that the risk of...
Scientists make weak recommendation for medical cannabis for chronic pain
In a new paper, a panel of international experts makes a weak recommendation for a trial of non-inhaled medical cannabis or cannabinoids (chemicals found...