Breakthrough Pain News Today

Experts discuss the long-term safety and efficacy of agents used for the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM).

Initiation of oxycodone vs codeine postpartum is associated with an increased risk of persistent opioid use after vaginal, but not cesarean, delivery.

Orthopedic surgeons should be mindful of overtreating pain with opioids, managing patient expectations by discussing a postoperative medication plan and offering lots of alternatives, from ice to NSAIDs.

A novel opioid-sparing protocol using over-the-counter medications significantly reduced opioid consumption after knee or shoulder arthroscopy.

Nathan Lane wins his first primetime Emmy for Only Murders in the Building and Lee Yoo-Mi makes history for Squid Game.

Sydney, 24, had double excitement earning two nominations:  Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Euphoria and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

A large systematic review found that cannabis products appear to work as well as opioids and certain other medications for pain, although questions remain about side effects and long-term safety.

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, exclusive interviews with television creators and showrunners Tony McNamara (“The Great”) and Danny Strong (“Dopesick”), plus learn the secret to writing great speeches.

Patients report lower pain and opioid use with a single injection of the local anesthetic compared with placebo.

Doc gave undercover patients unnecessary opioids; internist pleads guilty to unlawful prescriptions leading to patients death; former pharma CEO charged with embezzlement; more.