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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for November 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
Persistent Back Pain Linked to Earlier Mortality in Older Women<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Frequent persistent back pain is associated with increased mortality in older women, according to a study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A major update of the United States’ system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n CBS\/AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of health care systems and education of health care professionals, according to a position paper published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Position Paper<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Involving Opioids Up<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2007 to 2016, there was a sharp increase in pregnancy-associated mortality involving opioids, according to a research letter recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without adverse effects on labor markets, according to a report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.<\/p>\n Report: How Have Workers Fared Under the ACA?<\/a><\/p>\n FDA Warns Two Companies About Bogus Opioid Addiction Treatment<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Warning letters about products illegally marketed as treatments for opioid addiction, pain, and anxiety have been sent to two companies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Pain Management Telementoring May Cut Opioid Prescribing<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Military patients whose primary care clinicians participated in a telementoring program, including education on pain management best practices, have larger declines in opioid-related prescriptions than patients whose clinicians did not participate, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Opioid Misuse Varies With Sexual Orientation<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Opioid misuse varies with sexual orientation, with increased misuse among female bisexuals, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the first six months of 2018, 8.8 percent of U.S. individuals of all ages were uninsured, which was not significantly different from 2017, according to a report published Nov. 15 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Treatments Appear No Better Than Placebo for Tennis Elbow<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — At best, all treatments provide only small pain relief for tennis elbow, according to a review published online Oct. 31 in the American Journal of Sports Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Name-Brand Medications Driving Spike in U.S. Drug Spending<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Rising drug spending in the United States is being fueled by expensive name-brand prescription medicines, a new study shows.<\/p>\n NBC News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Blue Cross Blue Shield Report<\/a><\/p>\n Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Data from patient- and family-reported error narratives indicate that problems related to patient-physician interactions are major contributors to diagnostic errors, according to a study published in the November issue of Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n AMA to Collect Data on Suicide Among Doctors-in-Training<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — By collecting data on suicides by medical students, residents, and fellows, the American Medical Association hopes to identify ways to reduce suicides among doctors-in-training. The data collection policy was approved at a meeting yesterday.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Increases in Yoga, Meditation for Children in 2012-2017<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The use of yoga and meditation have increased in recent years among children and adults, while use of chiropractors has also increased among adults, according to two November data briefs published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Black<\/a><\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Clark<\/a><\/p>\n Quantity of Opioids Prescribed Postop Linked to Consumption<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The quantity of opioids prescribed after surgery is associated with patient-reported opioid consumption, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in JAMA Surgery<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Use of Polyetheretherketone Devices May Up Pseudarthrosis<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For one-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), use of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) devices is associated with significantly higher rates of radiographically demonstrated pseudarthrosis and need for revision surgery compared with allografts, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Medicaid Expansion Approved in Three Republican-Leaning States<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Hundreds of thousands more low-income Americans could get health insurance after voters in three Republican-leaning states approved Medicaid expansion in the midterm elections.<\/p>\n CNBC<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n New Guidelines Issued for Patellofemoral Pain Management<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Nov. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has issued recommendations for identifying and managing patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP); these recommendations form the basis of a position statement published in the September issue of the Journal of Athletic Training<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Reach Record Number<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States reached a new record last year with 72,000 deaths, which works out to about 200 a day, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report released today. The report comes just over a week after U.S. health secretary Alex Azar said overdose deaths have started to level off.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n 2018 National Drug Threat Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n FDA Approves Powerful New Opioid Despite Criticisms<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ruling against the recommendation of one of its chief experts, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an extremely potent new opioid painkiller, Dsuvia.<\/p>\n Washington Post<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n HealthDay<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Statement From FDA Commissioner<\/a><\/p>\n Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running, officials said yesterday.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n HealthCare.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent Among CPG Authors<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Nov. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is a high prevalence of financial conflicts of interest among authors of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) related to high-revenue medications and in gastroenterology, according to two research letters published online Oct. 29 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Khan (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text – Combs (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n