Chronic Pain Management Utilizing Virtual Interfacing Is Successful At Symptom Reduction Adults with chronic pain often face more significant mental health challenges and cognitive impairments. Psychological pain management programs, rooted in cognitive behavior therapy, are effective in improving these issues and can be delivered face-to-face or remotely, aiding in overcoming treatment
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Blood Donation And Relief From Migraine Pain
Blood Donation And Relief From Migraine Pain Overview Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by headaches. Given the difficulty in finding effective treatments, many migraine sufferers turn to alternative methods, including blood donation, which is speculated to offer relief. This study used logistic, Poisson, and Cox regression to analyze the relationship between
Wound Care: Treatment Options For Pain
Wound Care: Treatment Options For Pain Overview The management of pain involved with wound care, particularly during dressing changes, presents challenges due to the discomfort associated with these procedures. While pharmacological pain management strategies may have adverse effects and hinder wound care and healing, non-pharmacological interventions offer an alternative approach. However, the
Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management
Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management Pain, a pervasive and troubling symptom in childhood cancer, manifests in a significant portion of patients, affecting between 40% to 78% of those undergoing treatment. This distressing experience can arise either directly from the illness itself or as an adverse effect of the treatments
Knee Osteoarthritis Improvements Using Telehealth Exercise Programs
Knee Osteoarthritis Improvements Using Telehealth Exercise Programs Overview This study aimed to investigate the factors that mediate the impact of two 6-month telehealth-delivered exercise programs, with and without a weight-loss diet, on pain and function improvements in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The secondary analysis involved 345 participants from a 3-arm randomized
Cannabis Medicinal Products For Fibromyalgia Pain
Cannabis Medicinal Products For Fibromyalgia Pain Overview This study aimed to assess the impact of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) on individuals with fibromyalgia, considering changes in health-related quality of life and adverse events. The research, conducted on 306 patients identified from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry, revealed significant improvements in overall health-related
Rheumatoid Arthritis Work Limitation Factors
Rheumatoid Arthritis Work Limitation Factors Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) introduce pain and functional limitations into the workplace, affecting individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This study delves into the multifaceted factors that shape the work challenges arising from RMD, acknowledging the broader societal costs involved. By shedding light on these
Injured Athletes: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Topical And Oral Analgesic Efficacy
Injured Athletes: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Topical And Oral Analgesic Efficacy Overview Injured athletes often resort to analgesic medication for pain relief, employing both non-prescription topical and oral medications without comprehensive guidance. However, the efficacy of such pain medications in injured athletes, as compared to a placebo, has not been extensively studied. To
Pain Intensity In Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies And Rheumatic Diseases
Pain Intensity In Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies And Rheumatic Diseases Pain management is central to the medical practice of many medical professionals, especially rheumatologists and pain experts. Pain intensity has important implications, as it often indicates the severity of a disease, its prognosis, and the outcome of specific treatments. Also, evidence shows
Pediatric Opioids And Pain Control In Fractures
Pediatric Opioids And Pain Control In Fractures Overview It has been observed over time that pediatric patients who go through a closed reduction of fractures to the forearm with standard sedation in the emergency room are given opioids around 14 times the normal amount used at discharge. It has also been observed
