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Pain Treatment - Systematic Reviews

ReportsThe following Systematic Reviews are organized in logical clinical categories, beginning with the most recently published, updated, or reviewed paper in each category. Links are provided to the complete reference (and abstract in some cases), or the full-text of the review when available.

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Pain Treatment - Systematic Reviews

Acute Pain

New Lamotrigine for acute and chronic pain

Wiffen PJ, Rees J. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Piracetam for reducing the incidence of painful sickle cell disease crises

Al Hajeri AA, Fedorowicz Z, Omran A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Colchicine for acute gout

Schlesinger N, Schumacher R, Catton M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Music for pain relief

Cepeda MS, Carr DB, Lau J, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Topical analgesia for acute otitis media

Foxlee R, Johansson A, Wejfalk J, et al. Cochrane Database 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

The symptom of pain with heart failure: a systematic review

Godfrey C, Harrison MB, Medves J, et al. J Card Fail. 2006(May);12(4):307-313. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...

Approach to undifferentiated chest pain in the emergency department: a review of recent medical literature and published practice guidelines

Ringstrom E, Freedman J. Mt Sinai J Med. 2006(Mar);73(2):499-505. Accessed May 28, 2008. See PDF text...>

Topical NSAIDs for acute pain: a meta-analysis

Mason L, Moore RA, Edwards JE, et al. BMC Fam Pract. 2004(May);5(10). Accessed May 28, 2008. See text...>

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Cancer Pain

New Adverse effects of transdermal opiates treating moderate-severe cancer pain in comparison to long-acting morphine: a meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature

Tassinari D, Sartori S, Tamburini E, et al. J Palliat Med. 2008(Apr);11(3):492-501. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Methadone for cancer pain

Nicholson AB. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Oral morphine for cancer pain

Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008.
See reference...>

Biphosphonates for advanced prostate cancer

Yuen KK, Shelley M, Sze WM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Calcitonin for metastatic bone pain

Martinez MJ, Roqué i Figuls M, Alonso Coello P, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Controlled clinical trials in cancer pain. How controlled should they be? A qualitative systematic review

Bell RF, Wisloff T, Eccleston C, et al. Br J Cancer. 2006(Jun);94(11):1559-1567. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Opioids for the management of breakthrough (episodic) pain in cancer patients

Zeppetella G, Ribeiro MDC. Cochrane Database. 2006,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Comparative efficacy of epidural, subarachnoid and intracerebroventricular opioids in patients with pain due to cancer

Ballantyne JC, Carwood CM. Cochrane Database. 2005;2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

NSAIDS or paracetamol, alone or combined with opioids, for cancer pain

McNicol E, Strassels SA, Goudas L, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Radioisotopes for metastatic bone pain

Roqué i Figuls M, Martinez MJ, Alonso-Coello Pl. Cochrane Database. 2003;4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Cardiac & Chest Pain

New Chinese herbal medicine suxiao jiuxin wan for angina pectoris

Duan X, Zhou L, Wu T, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Tongxinluo (Tong xin luo or Tong-xin-luo) capsule for unstable angina pectoris

Wu T, Harrison RA, Chen X, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Psychological interventions for symptomatic management of non-specific chest pain in patients with normal coronary anatomy

Kisely S, Campbell LA, Skerritt P. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Chronic & Intractable Pain

New Multidisciplinary treatment for chronic pain: a systematic review of interventions and outcomes

Scascighini L, Toma V, Dober-Spielmann S, et al. Rheumatology. 2008(May);47(5):670-678. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>

New Long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and safety

Noble M, Tregear SJ, Treadwell JR, et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2008(Feb);35(2):214-228. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

Management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: an evidence-based approach

Dimitrakov JD, Kaplan SA, Kroenke K, et al. Urology. 2006(May);67(5):881-888. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Pain management for sickle cell disease

Dunlop RJ, Bennett KC. Cochrane Database. 2006, 2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Local anesthetic sympathetic blockade for complex regional pain syndrome

Cepeda MS, Carr DB, Lau J. Cochrane Database. 2005;4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain

Mailis-Gagnon A, Furlan AD, Sandoval JA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Geriatric Pain

New Mind-body interventions for chronic pain in older adults: a structured review

Morone NE, Greco CM. Pain Medicine. 2007(May-Jun);8(4):359-375. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

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Gynecological or Obstetrical Pain

NewAcupuncture for pelvic and back pain in pregnancy: a systematic review

Ee CC, Manheimer E, Pirotta MV, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008(Mar);198(3):254-259. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour

Smith CA, Collins CT, Cyna AM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for heavy bleeding or pain associated with intrauterine-device use

Grimes DA, Hubacher D, Lopez LM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference..>

Guidelines for the management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: a systematic appraisal of their quality

Appleyard TL, Mann CH, Khan KS. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2006(Jul);113(7):749-757. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Spinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea

Proctor ML, Hing W, Johnson TC, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain in women with endometriosis

Allen C, Hopewell S, Prentice A. Cochrane Database. 2005,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Musculoskeletal causes of chronic pelvic pain: a systematic review of existing therapies: Part II

Tu FF, As-Sanie S, Steege JF. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2005(Jul);60(7):474-483. Accessed May 28, 2008.
See reference...>

Interventions for treating chronic pelvic pain in women

Stones W, Cheong YC, Howard FM. Cochrane Database. 2005,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Topically applied anaesthetics for treating perineal pain after childbirth

Hedayati H, Parsons J, Crowther CA. Cochrane Database. 2005,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Musculoskeletal causes of chronic pelvic pain: a systematic review of diagnosis: Part I

Tu FF, Sawsan AS , Steege JF. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2005(Jun);60(6):379-385. Accessed May 28, 2008.
See reference...>

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Headache

New Anticonvulsants in migraine prophylaxis: a Cochrane review

Mulleners WM, Chronicle EP. Cephalalgia. 2008(Jun);28(6):585-597. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

NewAcute treatment and prevention of menstrually-related migraine headache: evidence-based review

Pringsheim T, Davenport WJ, Dodick D. Neurology. 2008(Apr);70(17):1555-1563. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

A review of evidence-based medicine and meta-analytic reviews in migraine

Tfelt-Hansen P. Cephalalgia. 2006(Nov);26(11):1265-1274. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

The influence of estrogen on migraine: a systematic review

Brandes JL. JAMA. 2006(Apr);295(15):1824-1830. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

An otolaryngology, neurology, allergy, and primary care consensus on diagnosis and treatment of sinus headache

Levine HL, Setzen M, Cady RK, et al. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006(Mar);134(3):516-523. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Addendum to assessment: Prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology

Armon C, Evans RW. 2005(Aug);65(4):510-512. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for preventing migraine and tension-type headaches

Moja PL , Cusi C, Sterzi RR, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache

Bronfort G, Nilsson N, Haas M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Inpatient treatment of headache: an evidence-based assessment

Freitag FG, Lake A 3rd, Lipton R, et al. Headache. 2004(Apr);44(4):342-360. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference & summary...>

Oral sumatriptan for acute migraine

McCrory DC , Gray RN. Cochrane Database. 2003,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Assessment: prevention of post-lumbar puncture headaches. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology

Evans RW, Armon C, Frohman EM, et al. Neurology. 2000(Oct);55(7):909-914. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

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Musculoskeletal Pain (including Arthritis and Fibromyalgia)

NewDoctors' attitudes and beliefs regarding acute low back pain management: a systematic review

Fullen BM, Baxter GD, O’Donovan BG, et al. Pain. 2008(Jun);136(3):388-396. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Exercise for fibromyalgia: a systematic review

Busch AJ, Schachter CL, Overend TJ, et al. J Rheumatology. 2008(Jun);35(6):1130-1144. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>

New Naftidrofuryl for intermittent claudication [for symptoms of muscle pain with exercise]

De Backer TLM, Vander Stichele R, Lehert P, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008, 2. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>

New The basis for recommending repeating epidural steroid injections for radicular low back pain: a literature review

Novak S, Nemeth WC. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008(Mar);89(3):543-552. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Antidepressants for non-specific low back pain

Urquhart DM, Hoving JL, Assendelft WW, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Prolotherapy injections for chronic low-back pain

Dagenais S, Yelland MJ , Del Mar C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

New Traction for low-back pain with or without sciatica

Clarke JA, van Tulder MW, Blomberg SEI, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Systematic review: opioid treatment for chronic back pain: prevalence, efficacy, and association with addiction

Martell BA, O’Connor PG, Kerns RD, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2007(Jan);146(2):116-127. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Fear avoidance and prognosis in back pain: a systematic review and synthesis of current evidence

Pincus T, Vogel S, Burton AK, et al. Arthritis Rheum. 2006(Dec);54(12):3999-4010. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

The comparative efficacy and safety of biologics for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and metaanalysis

Gartlehner G, Hansen RA, Jonas BL, et al. J Rheumatology. 2006(Dec);33(12):2398-2408. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

A systematic review of the effectiveness of adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and an economic evaluation of their cost-effectiveness

Chen YF, Jobanputra P, Barton P, et al. Health Technol Assess. 2006(Nov);10(42):1-248. (Note: costs are represented in British pounds.) Accessed May 28, 2008. See web link to order full-text...>

Effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of acute and prevention of recurrent gout—a systematic review

Sutaria S, Katbamna R, Underwood M. Rheumatology. 2006(Nov);45(11):1422-1431. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Oral steroids for adhesive capsulitis

Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Inconsistent grading of evidence across countries: a review of low back pain guidelines

Murphy AY, van Teijlingen ER, Gobbi MO. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006(Sep);29(7):576-581. Accessed May 27, 2008. See text PDF...>

Interventions for the prevention and management of neck/upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review

Boocock MG, McNair PJ, Larmer PJ, et al. Occup Environ Med. 2006(Sep);45(11):1422-1431. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>  

Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip and activity: a systematic international review and synthesis (OASIS)

Vignon E, Valat JP, Rossignol M, et al. Joint Bone Spine. 2006(Jul);73(4):442-455. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

A critical review of guidelines for low back pain treatment

Arnau JM, Vallano A, Lopez A, et al. European Spine J. 2006(May);15(5):543-553. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Herbal medicine for low back pain

Gagnier JJ, van Tulder M, Berman B, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Intraarticular corticosteroid for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

Bellamy N, Campbell J, Robinson V, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006, 2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Viscosupplementation for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee

Bellamy N, Campbell J, Robinson V, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Outcome of non-invasive treatment modalities on back pain: an evidence-based review

Van Tulder MW, Koes B, Malmivaara A. European Spine J. 2006(Jan);15(Suppl. 1):S64-S81. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...

Superficial heat or cold for low back pain

French SD, Cameron M, Walker BF, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Shock wave therapy for lateral elbow pain

Buchbinder R, Green SE, Youd JM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005;4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Exercise therapy for treatment of non-specific low back pain

Hayden JA, van Tulder MW, Malmivaara A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders

Kay TM, Gross A, Goldsmith C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005;3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low-back pain

Khadilkar A, Milne S, Brosseau L, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Systematic review of the literature of low-level laser therapy (LLT) in the management of neck pain

Chow RT, Barnsley L. Lasers Surg Med. 2005(Jul);37(1):46-52. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Acupuncture for shoulder pain

Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick S. Cochrane Database. 2005;2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Acupuncture and dry-needling for low back pain

Furlan AD, van Tulder MW, Cherkin DC , et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Management of fibromyalgia syndrome

Goldenberg DL, Burckhardt C, Crofford L. JAMA. 2004(Nov);292(19):2388-2395. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Bed rest for acute low-back pain and sciatica

Hagen KB, Hilde G, Jamtvedt G, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Comparative efficacy and safety of skeletal muscle relaxants for spasticity and musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review

Chou R, Peterson K, Helfand M. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2004(Aug);28(2):140-175. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Spinal manipulative therapy for low-back pain

Assendelft WJJ, Morton SC, Yu Emily I, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Acute low back pain: systematic review of its prognosis

Pengel LHM, Herbert RD, Maher CG, et al. BMJ. 2003(Aug);327(323):1-5. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text...>

Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults

Karjalainen K, Malmivaara A, van Tulder M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low-back pain among working age adults

Karjalainen K, Malmivaara A, van Tulder M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain

Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick S. Cochrane Database. 2003;2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Corticosteroid injections for shoulder pain

Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Radiofrequency denervation for neck and back pain

Niemisto L, Kalso E, Malmivaara A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Massage for low-back pain

Furlan AD, Brosseau L, Imamura M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2002,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Neuropathic Pain

New Corticosteroids for preventing postherpetic neuralgia

He L, Zhang D, Zhou M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Antidepressants for neuropathic pain

Saarto T, Wiffen PJ. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Effects of treatments for symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy: systematic review

Wong MC, Chung JW, Wong TK. BMJ. 2007(Jul);335(7610);Online First, 10 pages. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Topical lidocaine for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia

Khaliq W, Alam S, Puri N. Cochrane Database. 2007,2. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

New Pain after spinal cord injury: an evidence-based review for clinical practice and research. Report of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Spinal Cord Injury Measures meeting

Bryce TN, Budh CN, Cardenas DD, et al. J Spinal Cord Med. 2007;30(5):421-440. Accessed May 29, 2008. See text PDF...>

New Non-antiepileptic drugs for trigeminal neuralgia

He L, Wu B, Zhou M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Opioids for neuropathic pain

Eisenberg E, McNicol E, Carr DB. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Tramadol for neuropathic pain

Hollingshead J, Dühmke RM, Cornblath DR. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Practice advisory: utility of surgical decompression for treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology

Chaudhry V, Stevens JC, Kincaid J, et al. Neurology. 2006(Jun);66(12):1805-1808. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

Systemic administration of local anesthetic agents to relieve neuropathic pain

Challapalli V, Tremont-Lukats IW, McNicol ED, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Drug therapy for chronic idiopathic axonal polyneuropathy

Vrancken AFJE, van Schaik IN, Hughes RAC, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Non-Opioid & Complementary Therapies ...also see Non-Opioid Therapies tab section

New Exercise therapy and orthotic devices in rheumatoid arthritis: evidence-based review

Oldfield V, Felson DT. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2008(May);20(3):353-359. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Hypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Webb AN, Kukuruzovic RH, Catto-Smith AG, et al. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine therapies in relieving cancer pain: a systematic review

Bardia A, Barton DL, Prokop LJ, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2006(Dec);24(34):5457-5464. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

Acupuncture for neck disorders

Trinh KV, Graham N, Gross AR, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Spinal cord stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review of the clinical and cost-effectiveness literature and assessment of prognostic factors

Taylor RS, Van Buyten JP, Buchser E. Eur J Pain. 2006(Feb);10(2):91-101. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Trunk-strengthening exercises for chronic low back pain: a systematic review

Slade SC, Ther MM, Keating JL. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006(Feb);29(2):163-173. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Anticonvulsant drugs for acute and chronic pain

Wiffen P, Collins S, McQuay H, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005;3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Carbamazepine for acute and chronic pain

Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ, Moore RA. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Gabapentin for acute and chronic pain

Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ, Edwards JE, et al. Cochrane Database. 2005,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Psychological interventions for symptomatic management of non-specific chest pain in patients with normal coronary anatomy

Kisely S, Campbell LA , Skerritt P. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache

Bronfort G, Nilsson N, Haas M, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004;3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis

Han A, Judd MG, Robinson VA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome

Al-Ani MZ, Davies SJ, Gray RJM, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers

Briggs M, Nelson EA. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Psychological therapies for sickle cell disease and pain

Anie KA, Green J. Cochrane Database. 2002,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Opioid Therapy & Safety ...also see Opioid Rx tab section

New Peripherally acting opioid antagonists in the treatment of opiate-related constipation: a systematic review

Becker G, Galandi D, Blum HE. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2007(Nov);34(5):547-565. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Methadone for cancer pain

Nicholson AB. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

New Oral morphine for cancer pain

Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 27, 2008. See reference...>

Systematic review: opioid treatment for chronic back pain: prevalence, efficacy, and association with addiction

Martell BA, O’Connor PG, Kerns RD, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2007(Jan);146(2):116-127. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

Patient controlled opioid analgesia versus conventional opioid analgesia for postoperative pain

Hudcova J, McNicol E, Quah C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Epidural pain relief versus systemic opioid-based pain relief for abdominal aortic surgery

Nishimori M, Ballantyne JC, Low JHS. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Opioids for neuropathic pain

Eisenberg E, McNicol E, Carr DB. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Opioid switching: a systematic and critical review

Mercadante S, Bruera E. Cancer Treat Rev. 2006(Jun);32(4):304-315. Accessed May 28, 2008.
See reference...>

Opioid-induced hyperalgesia – a qualitative systematic review

Angst MS, Clark JD. Anesthesiology. 2006(Mar);104(3):570-587. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Opioids for the management of breakthrough (episodic) pain in cancer patients

Zeppetella G, Ribeiro MDC. Cochrane Database. 2006,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Patient controlled intravenous opioid analgesia versus continuous epidural analgesia for pain after intra-abdominal surgery

Werawatganon T, Charuluxanun S. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Opioid switching to improve pain relief and drug tolerability

Quigley C. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Pain In Palliative Care

New Evidence for improving palliative care at the end of life: a systematic review [includes pain management]

Lorenz KA, Lynn J, Dy SM, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2008(Jan);148(2):147-159. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Laxatives for the management of constipation in palliative care patients

Miles CL, Fellowes D, Goodman ML, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Palliation of metastatic bone pain

Sze WM, Shelley M, Held I, et al. Cochrane Database. 2002,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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Pediatric Pain

New Treatment of children with migraine in the emergency department: a qualitative systematic review

Bailey B, McManus BC. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008(May);24(5):321-330. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New A systematic review of randomized controlled trials examining psychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents: an abbreviated Cochrane Review

Uman LS, Chambers CT, McGrath PJ, et al. J Pediatr Psychol. 2008(Apr); Early online publication prior to print. Accessed June 30, 2008. See reference...>

New Music for pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Klassen JA, Liang Y, Tjosvold L, et al. Ambul Pediatr. 2008(Mar-Apr);8(2)117-128. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Review of systematic reviews on acute procedural pain in children in the hospital setting

Stinson J, Yamada J, Dickson A, et al. Pain Res Manag. 2008(Jan-Feb);13(1):51-57. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

New Dietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood

Huertas-Ceballos A, Logan S, Bennett C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Psychosocial interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhood

Huertas-Ceballos A, Logan S, Bennett C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2008,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New A qualitative systematic review of morphine treatment in children with postoperative pain

Duedahl TH, Hansen EH. Paediatr Anaesth. 2007(Aug);17(8):756-774. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Repeated supratherapeutic doses of paracetamol in children – a literature review and suggested clinical approach

Kozer E, Greenberg R, Zimmerman DR, et al. Acta Paediatr. 2006(Oct);95(10):1165-1171. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Psychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescents

Uman LS, Chambers CT , McGrath PJ, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008.
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New The effectiveness of complementary therapies on the pain experience of hospitalized children

Lassetter JH. J Holist Nurs. 2006(Sep);24(3):196-208. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Breastfeeding or breast milk for procedural pain in neonates

Shah PS, Aliwalas LL, Shah V. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Conservative treatments of children with episodic tension-type headache. A systematic review

Verhagen AP, Damen L, Berger MY, et al. J Neurol. 2005(Oct);252(10):1147-1154. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Symptomatic treatment of migraine in children: a systematic review of medication trials

Damen L, Bruijn JK, Verhagen AP, et al. Pediatrics. 2005(Aug);116(2):e295-302. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

Chronic abdominal pain in children

American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrics. 2005(Mar);115(3):e370-e381. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

Pain relief for neonatal circumcision

Brady-Fryer B, Wiebe N, Lander JA. Cochrane Database. 2004,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Caudal epidural block versus other methods of postoperative pain relief for circumcision in boys

Cyna AM, Jha S, Parsons JE. Cochrane Database. 2003,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Psychological therapies for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents

Eccleston C, Yorke L, Morley S, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,1. Accessed May 28, 2008.
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Perioperative Pain

New Single dose oral lumiracoxib for postoperative pain

Roy YM, Derry S, Moore RA. Cochrane Database. 2007,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Gabapentin and postoperative pain--a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Ho KY, Gan TJ, Habib AS. Pain. 2006(Dec);126(1-3):91-101. Accessed May 29, 2008. See reference...>

Patient controlled opioid analgesia versus conventional opioid analgesia for postoperative pain

Hudcova J, McNicol E, Quah C, et al. Cochrane Database. 2006,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

EMLA and Amethocaine for reduction of children’s pain associated with needle insertion

Lander JA, Weltman BJ, So SS. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Epidural pain relief versus systemic opioid-based pain relief for abdominal aortic surgery

Nishimori M, Ballantyne JC, Low JHS. Cochrane Database. 2006,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

The role of COX-2 inhibitors in the perioperative setting: efficacy and safety—a systematic review

Zemmel MH. AANA Journal. 2006(Feb);74(1):49-60. Accessed May 28, 2008. See text PDF...>

A qualitative systematic review of peri-operative dextromethorphan in post-operative pain

Duedahl TH, Romsing J, Moiniche S, et al. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2006(Jan);50(1):1-13. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Perioperative ketamine for acute postoperative pain

Bell RF, Dahl JB, Moore RA et al. Cochrane Database. 2006;1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Patient controlled intravenous opioid analgesia versus continuous epidural analgesia for pain after intra-abdominal surgery

Werawatganon T, Charuluxanun S. Cochrane Database. 2005,1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Single dose oral indometacin for the treatment of acute postoperative pain

Mason L, Edwards J, Moore RA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Single dose oral naproxen and naproxen sodium for acute postoperative pain

Mason L, Edwards JE, Moore RA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,4. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

New Single dose oral diclofenac for postoperative pain

Barden J, Edwards J, Moore RA, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004,2. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Single dose oral paracetamol (acetaminophen) for postoperative pain

Barden J, Edwards J, Moore A, et al. Cochrane Database. 2004;1. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

Epidural analgesia for pain relief following hip or knee replacement

Choi PT, Bhandari M, Scott J, et al. Cochrane Database. 2003,3. Accessed May 28, 2008. See reference...>

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