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APS 2019No Benefit in Adding Cannabis to Opioids for PainAmid growing support for cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain, a new study is the latest to show no improvement in pain by adding cannabis to opioid treatment.
Medscape Medical News, April 15, 2019
APS 2019Novel, 'Non-Habit Forming' Medication May Reduce Low Back PainRandomized controlled trial findings suggest possible benefits for a pharmaceutical-grade formulation of the neurosteroid pregnenolone as a "non-habit-forming" treatment for chronic low back pain.
Medscape Medical News, April 10, 2019
APS 2019Acupuncture in the ED a Beneficial Non-Opioid Option for PainAcupuncture administered in the emergency department is both feasible and beneficial as a non-opioid, non-pharmacologic option for treating patients with less severe pain, new research says.
Medical Cannabis for Pain May Reduce Need for OpioidsAppropriate dosing and following of key treatment recommendations for medical cannabis may lead to 'remarkable' improvements
in pain and a reduced need for opioids, experts say.
Medscape Medical News, Mar 08, 2018
Parental Behavior Significantly Influences Kids' Pain OutcomesParental behavior has a major impact on a child's experience of chronic pain and associated mental health outcomes. New research
shows catastrophizing and exhibiting negative emotions, such as anxiety and guilt, affect kids' response to chronic pain.
