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News/Research UPDATES Issues — 2009-2010
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December 2010
A Holiday Wish List for Holistic Pain Care 12/17
Low Health Literacy Burdens Arthritis Patients 12/16
Do Opioids Incur Higher AE Risks in the Elderly? 12/15
Mistreated Acute Pain Still A Dire Problem 12/12
The Most Widely Abused & Dangerous Drug for Pain 12/11
Stretching to Tame the Pain of Plantar Fasciitis 12/2
Acupuncture Alters Pain Sensations in the Brain 12/2
New IOM Report Snubs Vitamin D Research 12/1
December 2010 - Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 12/1
Denosumab (Xgeva) approval for cancer pain; duloxetine hcl (Cymbalta) approved for musculoskeletal pain; acetaminophen IV (Ofirmev) approval; propoxyphene-containing analgesics (Darvon, Darvocet) withdrawn in U.S.
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November 2010
U.S. Chronic Pain Data Updated Alarming News! 11/20
Propoxyphene Products Withdrawn in USA. Why? 11/19
Study Suggests Vitamin D May Not Benefit Knee OA 11/16
Benefits of Tai Chi for Arthritis Pain Examined 11/2
Tricyclic Antidepressants for Headaches Reviewed 11/2
Naloxone Reboots Opioid Pain-Relief System 11/2
Hold the Patient; Help the Pain? 11/12
Help to Promote Safe Opioid Use in Elderly Patients 11/5
Using Hypnosis to Help Patients Manage Pain 11/3
Chronic Neck Pain Can Be A Real Pain in the Neck 11/1
Shockwave Therapy Beneficial for Tendon Pain? 11/1
NIDA Misses the Mark on Naloxone for Opioid Overdose 11/1
November 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 11/1
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) approval, generic oxycodone hydrochloride 5 mg capsule approval, methotrexate recall, fentanyl transdermal system recall.
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October 2010
Avoid Trouble: Consider Opioid-Drug Interactions 10/23
Painful Feet in Older Patients Untreated. Why? 10/21
Benefits of Clinical Massage Therapy May Run Deep 10/22
Can Love Squelch Pain? Brain Research Says Yes 10/16
Opioid Overdose Rescue: Can Hands-Only CPR Help? 10/15
Painful Arthritis Afflicts 50 Million Americans 10/15
When is Pain Relief Meaningful? 10/9
New Study: What Works Best for Frequent Migraine? 10/9
Opioids as Mentally Beneficial? Worth Pondering. 10/8
Why Do Patients Dislike Their Pain Care Providers? 10/2
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Are Useless for OA, Data Say 10/2
October 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 10/1
OTC NSAID product labeling changes -- stomach-bleed risk warnings, pegloticase (Krystexxa) approval for gout.
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September 2010
Thinking Outside the Traditional Box at AAPM 9/26
Responsibility is Key to Curbing Opioid Crisis 9/26
Acupuncture Best for Which Rheumatic Disorders? 9/18
Recent Data Deluge Highlights Rx-Opioid Concerns 9/18
Detox Strategies for Medication-Overuse Headache 9/17
Opioid-Analgesic Addiction Risk Factors Reported 9/11
Surgery Relieves Shoulder Pain, Even in Elderly 9/11
Another UDT Study Distorts Opioid Noncompliance 9/11
Is Smoking Pot Helpful for Neuropathic Pain? 9/4
Nasty Nocebo Effects Make Pain Worse 9/4
Nationwide Drug Take-Back Day Planned in the U.S. 9/4
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August 2010
St. Johns Wort May Thwart Opioid Analgesia 8/28
Chronic Pain Linked to Low Vitamin D in Men 8/28
Study Supports Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia Pain 8/21
Pharmacotherapies for Neuropathic Pain Reviewed 8/21
U.S. FDA Delays Opioid REMS Until 2011 8/14
Women Suffer Chronic Pain More Than Men 8/14
Monitoring, Counseling Curb Rx-Opioid Misuse 8/14
Criteria for Diagnosing Early-Stage RA Published 8/14
John Henryism & Pain-Relief Deficits in Women 8/7
Brain Changes in IBS and FMS Reported 8/7
Destroy Nerves to Relieve Arthritic Back Pain? 8/1
Safety, Efficacy of TOPICAL NSAIDs Examined 8/1
August 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 8/1
Buprenorphine transdermal patch (Butrans) approval, leflunomide (Arava) safety warning, quinine sulfate (Qualaquin) safety warning.
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July 2010
FDA Committee Nixes Sensible Opioid-REMS Plan 7/24
Vitamin D & Pain: Latest Research Updates and Perspectives 7/22
Treat RA Early, Aggressively, Researchers Say 7/15
Does the Weather Really Affect Pain? 7/15
CAM Popular for Back Pain Relief, Survey 7/8
Glucosamine of No Help for Chronic Low Back Pain? 7/8
Dietary Supplements for Arthritis Pain Examined 7/7
Action Needed to Prevent GI Problems with NSAIDs 7/2
Studies Confirm Vitamin D Impact on Rheumatism 7/1
European Specialists Get Tough on Chronic Pain 7/1
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June 2010
Chronic Pain Surveys Portray a World of Hurt 6/25
Is Staying Active Best for Acute Low-Back Pain? 6/24
Worrisome Cardiovascular Risks of NSAIDs Reported 6/18
Does Ginger Help to Relieve Muscle Aches, Pains? 6/17
Meditation May Help to Calm the Turmoil of Pain 6/11
A Chilling Concept: Chronic Pain as a Brain Disease 6/9
Meds for Fibromyalgia Compared & Contrasted 6/4
Vitamin D for Pain: Dosing & Testing Suggestions 6/4
Value of Opioid Agreements and UDT Challenged 6/3
A Better Way to Diagnose Fibromyalgia Proposed 6/1
Older Patients Denied Adequate Pain Relief 6/1
Tai Chi May Offer Benefits for Chronic Pain 6/1
June 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 6/1
Intranasal ketorolac tromethamine (Sprix Nasal Spray) approval; milnacipran HCl (Savella) safety warning; tramadol-related suicide warning (Ultram and Ultracet); proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class-wide safety notice.
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May 2010
Which Patients With Pain Are Likely Drug Abusers? 5/21
Grapefruit Juice Alters Oxycodone Concentration 5/21
Coping Skills Essential for Managing Chronic Pain 5/20
Study Supports Acupuncture Effects in Pain Control 5/14
Behavioral Therapy Helps Calm Painful IBS 5/14
Vitamin D: Does Too Much Incur Worse Pain? 5/13
Do Men & Women Differ in Opioid-Abuse Risks? 5/7
Who Seeks Alternative Medicine for Pain Relief? 5/7
Pain, the Limbic System, and the Triune Brain 5/6
Are Overweight Women at Risk of Fibromyalgia? 5/1
Errors in Opioid Rx for Cancer Pain Revealed 5/1
Further Insights on NSAID Risks & Rx Strategies 5/1
May 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 5/1
Naproxen+esomeprazole (Vimovo) FDA approved; Recalled childrens/Infants Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl; Lidocaine patch 5% (Lidoderm) labeling revision; Oxycodone controlled-release (OxyContin) reformulation approval.
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April 2010
Who Develops Persistent Disabling Low Back Pain? 4/23
Rheumatoid Arthritis Due to Vitamin D Deficiency? 4/22
Acute Pain May Hijack the Limbic Brain 4/20
Does Moderate Alcohol Drinking Benefit Arthritis? 4/15
High-Dose Aspirin Relieves Migraine Pain; Review 4/14
Words Can Trigger Pain Centers in the Brain 4/9
Severe Chronic Pain is a Killer Study Finds 4/8
U.S. FDA Approves New OxyContin Formulation 4/6
Consequences of Opioid-Induced Constipation 4/2
Pediatricians Wary of Treating Chronic Pain 4/1
April 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 4/1
Exalgo approved; nitroglycerin problems; generic fentanyl lollipop.
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March 2010
Good News for Pain Care in USA Healthcare Reforms 3/24
Do Biomagnetic Therapies Provide Pain Relief? 3/23
Should Drivers on Opioids Be Arrested for DUI? 3/20
Vertebroplasty Relieves Back Pain: New Evidence 3/19
Acupuncture Unhelpful for Fibromyalgia: Review 3/18
NSAID Dangers May Limit Pain-Relief Options 3/14
Music-Listening Soothes the Savage Beast of Pain 3/12
APA Finally Gets Opioid Addiction Sorted Out 3/5
Europe in Dark Ages on Pain Relief. Is U.S. Next? 3/5
Friends, Relatives Are a Key Source of Misused Opioids 3/1
Opioids & Pain Relief, Its in the Genes 3/1
March 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 3/1
Tocilizumab (Actemra); Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution; Pregabalin (Lyrica) Oral Solution.
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February 2010
Back Pain Treatment Guidelines Often Ignored 2/20
Opioids Effective for Neuropathic Pain 2/20
Factors Behind Rx-Opioid Overdose Deaths Examined 2/19
Do Higher Opioid Doses Increase Overdose Risks? 2/13
Followup: Safety of Long-Term Opioid Therapy 2/13
Nearly Half of Patients Misuse Their Pain Meds 2/5
Bogus Drugs & Opioids Touted by Online Pharmacies 2/4
Opioids Relieve Pain with Little Addiction Risk 2/3
What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen Safety 2/1
Surprise: Surgeons Downplay Surgery for Back Pain 2/1
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January 2010
Methadone Analgesia Cardiac Concerns Unfounded 1/27
Wrist Pain? Maybe Too Much Sex is to Blame. 1/23
Long-Term Opioid Use for Back Pain Who, Why? 1/22
Pitfalls of Urine Drug Monitoring in Pain Care 1/21
Vitamin D for Pain: Update of Research Evidence 1/17
Is TENS Really Ineffective for Low-Back Pain? 1/9
Pain Management Fails Due to Rx-Drug Abuse Fears 1/8
NSAID Pain Reliever Risks & Precautions Reviewed 1/7
Low-Level Laser Therapy Reduces Neck Pain 1/3
Acetaminophen-Plus-Ibuprofen Combo for Acute Pain 1/2
January 2010 Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 1/1
Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets recall, diclofenac sodium topical gel (Voltaren gel) hepatic toxicity warning, generic hydromorphone HCl approved.
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December 2009
Want Less Pain? Rip Off Adhesive Bandage Quickly 12/19
Texting A Real Pain in the Neck (and Shoulders) 12/18
Pain Relieving Coxibs Counter Aspirin’s Benefits 12/17
Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Pain Care Examined 12/11
Canadian Study Distorts Rx-Opioid-Related Deaths 12/10
Opioid REMS: When Elephants Prance, Ants Take a Pounding 12/6
Powers of Placebo in Pain Management Revisited 12/6
Intranasal Naloxone for Overcoming Opioid Overdose 12/4
Migraine Relief: Looking Beyond Medications 12/1
Aches, Pains in Elderly Increase Hazardous Falls 12/1
December 2009 – Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 12/1
Generic oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) approval, capsaicin skin patch (Qutenza) approval, diclofenac sodium topical (Pennsaid) approved for knee OA, generic tramadol hydrochloride approval.
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November 2009
Opioid Rotation: Benefits, Challenges, Hazards 11/21
Fatigue a Good Indicator of RA Treatment Success 11/20
Depressed Patients Receive More Opioids for Pain 11/19
Presence or Thoughts of Loved Ones Relieve Pain 11/15
AMA Agrees Marijuana May Have Analgesic Benefits 11/13
American Pain Foundation Absorbs National Pain Foundation 11/12
How Much Relief from Chronic Pain is “Enough”? 11/8
Biofield Therapies for Pain: Help or Hype? 11/7
Mayday Panel Report Urges Revolution in Pain Care 11/6
AAPMedicine Offers Plan for Better Pain Care 11/1
Tough Times Amplify Aches & Pains, APF Survey 11/1
November2009 — Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 11/1
Unapproved codeine sulfate tablet warning, fentanyl buccal film (Onsolis) now available, colchicine (Colcrys) for gout, certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) approved for RA.
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October 2009
FDA Delays Opioid REMS; Will Industry Snooze? 10/24
Why Primary Care Providers Shun Opioid Therapy 10/23
Chile Peppers Aid Neuropathic Pain – Somewhat 10/22
Magnets, Copper Bracelets Useless for Pain Relief 10/18
FDA Clarifies How to Dispose of Opioids 10/17
Study Finds Analgesic Placebo Effects in Spine 10/16
Placebo Power in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Pain 10/7
U.S. Seniors Want OTC Acetaminophen Saved, Survey 10/6
The DEA & Opioid REMS – An Intimidating Future? 10/4
Drug Combo Helps Relieve Neuropathic Pain 10/3
Alcohol Misuse for Pain, a Commonplace Hazard 10/2
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September 2009
New Opioid, Exalgo, on Slippery Slope of REMS 9/26
Why Size DOES Matter in Pain Research Trials 9/25
Ultra-High Opioids: When “Too Much” is Just Right 9/22
Can Pain Research Be Trusted? Caveat Lector! 9/19
Yoga Relieves Low Back Pain, But Use Caution 9/17
Pain-Reliever Abuse/Addiction Stabilized in U.S. 9/16
Probability Blindness & Fallacies of FDA REMS 9/12
Dismal Portrait of Chronic Pain Relief; Survey 9/11
Tension Myositis Syndrome & Chronic Pain Myths 9/4
Secrets of Acupuncture for Pain Revealed – a Bit 9/2
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August 2009
August ‘09 – Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 8/28
Generic sumatriptan succinate, milnacipran (Savella), topical ibuprofen warning, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker warning, extended-release morphine and naltrexone HCl (EMBEDA).
UDT Study Misinterprets Opioid Analgesic Misuse 8/27
Migraine Headache a Risk Factor for CRPS/RSD 8/22
10+ Years on Opioid Analgesics! What Happens? 8/20
“Pain Awareness Month 2009” Sadly Overlooked 8/19
Real or Fake Vertebroplasty Surgery Both Help – Now What? 8/15
EMBEDA, New Opioid Approved with “Interim REMS” 8/14
Rx-Opioid Misuse by Students – REMS Won’t Help 8/12
Methadone Arrhythmia – Debate Rages On 8/8
Surgery Relieves Migraines But Limitations Noted 8/7
Misleading Report Says Antidepressant Use Doubled 8/5
Cigarette Smoking Can Trigger Painful Migraine 8/4
Opioid Deaths – the Enemy is Us? 8/2
Do Vitamin D Deficits Engender More Pain in Women? 8/1
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July 2009
Depression is Often Behind Medically Unexplained Pain 7/30
Analgesic Medication Guides – A Public Health Failure 7/25
July '09 - Pain Product Announcements & Warnings 7/24
Acetaminophen drops, almotriptan malate (Axert), Bryan Cervical Disc device, diclofenac potassium (Zipsor), diclofenac + potassium bicarbonate (Cambia), fentanyl buccal (Onsolis), golimumab (Simponi), ibuprofen injectable (Caldolor), sumatriptan injection (Sumavel DosePro), tapentadol (Nycynta).
Dosing Ratios for Morphine-to-Methadone Rotation 7/22
“Chilling Effects” of FDA “Black Box” Warnings 7/20
Who is Most Likely to Have Depression with Pain? 7/19
FDA REMS for Onsolis (Fentanyl) Adds Pain to Pain Relief 7/17
Swearing — An Under-Appreciated “Analgesic”? 7/14
FDA Right In Not Banning Propoxyphene Analgesics 7/12
Acetaminophen Debacle; Much Ado About Very Little 7/8
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March-May 2009; Issue 20
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Most Therapies for Low Back Pain Offer Little Pain Relief
Acupuncture – Real or Fake – Tops Usual Care for Back Pain
Elastic Lumbar Belt Eases Lower Back Pain
Guideline for Low Back Pain Interventions, Surgery, & Rehab
Arthritis Stems Activity in Adults With Heart Disease
Low-Dose Naltrexone Eases Pain, Fatigue of Fibromyalgia
Patients Hide Use of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Tips for Preventing Methadone Analgesia Overdose
Trial Supports CR-Oxycodone for Herpes Zoster Pain
Briefly Noted...
> Opioids Favored for Pain in Elderly
> Topical NSAIDs for Osteoarthritis Reviewed
> Three Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis Found Ineffective
> Vitamin D Reports in Recent Journals
> Fears Prevent Patients From Controlling RA Pain
> Adding Naloxone to Buprenorphine Fails to Deter Injection
Recent Drug or Device Approvals, Announcements, & Warnings
OTC pain relievers; Synvisc-One™ (sodium hyaluronate) injection; Avinza® (morphine sulfate); generic oxycodone; Ryzolt™ (tramadol ER); generic topiramate; antiepileptic drugs; botulinum toxin types A and B; Raptiva® (efalizumab).
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Lower Back Pain May Have Mixed Origins
Routine Scans For Low Back Pain Don’t Improve Outcomes
Chronic Lower Back Pain Increasing, Survey Shows
Antidepressants for Fibromyalgia Analyzed
Flexible-Dose Pregabalin Effective For Postherpetic Neuralgia
Migraines, Tension Headaches Respond to Acupuncture
Guidelines For Chronic Opioids in Noncancer Pain Published
Briefly Noted...
> Study Challenges High Prevalence of Opioid-Tolerance
> Update on Nonmedical Use of Rx Opioid Analgesics
> FDA Requiring Drug Makers to Have Opioid Safety Plans
> Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Relieved by Antioxidants
> Fibromyalgia Impairs Memory; Do Opioids Help?
> Duloxetine for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Studied
> Diclofenac Epolamine Patch Relieves Osteoarthritis Pain
> Survey on Complementary Medicine Use For Pain
Recent Drug or Device Approvals, Announcements, & Warnings
Generic analgesic recall, milnacipran HCl (Savella), tocilizumab (RoActemra), oxycodone/naloxone (Targin)
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