Pain Management

Cephalon to provide education modules for two products indicated for the management of breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients with cancer.

Americans are more likely than patients in other countries to treat serious illnesses with drugs purchased from rogue online pharmacies.

Despite the new APA definition of pain addiction, the number of individuals who meet the addiction criteria remains the same.

A study of medical students found that consuming fish oil can reduce inflammation and anxiety, benefits that may be applied to a larger patient population.

Findings from a review of 9 trials do not support the use of Botulinum toxin as a stand-alone therapy for neck pain.

Successful treatment and prevention of pain requires an integrated approach that responds to all the factors that influence pain, a new report finds.

Many patients with osteoarthritis turn to complementary and alternative medicine, either as an adjunct to prescription therapy or to avoid side effects.

Back pain is often preventable, but when it strikes, there are many products that promise relief.

Although acetaminophen is considered very safe, unintentional overdosing is a serious problem.

Counseling legitimate pain patients about the proper use of opioids can prevent medications from falling into the wrong hands.

Gout is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis that is increasing in prevalence in the United States. There are a variety of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for treating and preventing flares of gout.

Gout is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis that is increasing in prevalence in the United States. There are a variety of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for treating and preventing flares of gout.

Pain revolves around a key component of the pharmacist%u2019s daily work: dispensing appropriate medications.

Migraines can affect patients differently--simple explanations are presented here to help educate patients on causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments.

Migraines can affect patients differently--simple explanations are presented here to help educate patients on causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments.