When Step Therapy Increases Patients’ Pain
Chronic diseases have a way of rewriting people’s life plans. Just consider my longtime dream of being a college athlete.
Could Balanced Pain Management Limit Falls for Seniors?
As outlined in The Journals of Gerontology, researchers found that opioid use is “significantly” linked to an increased risk of falls and fall injuries among seniors.
A Promising Step for Pain Patients
Medicare beneficiaries with low back pain could soon have a new treatment option available: acupuncture.
What Awaits Gout Patients at the ER
Patients experiencing a gout attack may get more than they bargained for at the emergency room.
Why Arthritis Patients Need Balanced Pain Management
Difficult trade-offs have plagued arthritis patients for long enough.
Where Hospitals Get it Wrong on Pain and Opioids
If you turn on the nightly news or open a daily paper, you’re likely to hear about the nation’s ongoing opioid abuse crisis.
What I Wish I’d Known about Gout & Kidney Disease
March is National Kidney Month, a time for advocates, health care providers, patients and their families to raise awareness about kidney health and kidney disease.
Access to Pain Care Poses Policy Challenges
“As we deal with the opioid crisis, we must keep in mind those Americans who are hurting.”
Poll: Stigma & Misinformation May Stymie Gout Treatment
New survey data reveals that stigma, lack of awareness and misinformation may hinder treatment for gout, a chronic disease characterized by sudden and excruciating attacks. The national poll, conducted by Alliance for Gout Awareness, surveyed 169 gout patients across the country about their experiences with the disease and their beliefs about treatment.
A “Favourite” Film Spotlights Gout
A darling of Hollywood’s movie awards season is inviting discussion on an unexpected topic: gout.
