pain
Opioids not superior in chronic back pain
A US clinical trial has found that non-opioid pain medicines are just as good as opioids in chronic back, hip or knee pain The small, year-long study, which focused on …
Physios asked to ‘show empathy’ for codeine-seeking patients
In line with moves to promote physiotherapy as an alternative to opioids, the TGA has produced advice for physios The RACGP has encouraged GPs to refer patients to physiotherapists as …
‘Chronic pain needs GP assessment’: NPS MedicineWise
Australians experiencing pain for longer than three months to visit their GP, says the organisation, as it could be neuropathic pain Not-for-profit independent organisation NPS MedicineWise is encouraging Australians who …
Govt focus on preventing chronic pain
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a project examining ways to reduce the risk of people developing chronic pain The Turnbull Government has announced the provision of $10 million for …
80% in pain
Call for greater acceptance of ‘invisible’ illness as new research shows people battle stigma and cynicism about pain’s impact New research has revealed eight in 10 Australians are currently living …
Professional disagreement
New pharmacy pain program a “slap in the face” for GPs: AMA The AMA has reacted angrily to the announcement of the $20 million pharmacy Pain MedsCheck trial, claiming it …
Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know
Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know When it comes to treating low back pain, opioids have many risks and few benefits. Shutterstock …
Shift to non-painkiller lower back pain approach
Medicare needs to keep up with changes to best practice for treating low back pain, one researcher warns Recent changes to major international guidelines for the management of lower back …
Address notion of opioid superiority
Ibuprofen and paracetamol works just as well as opioid combinations for breaks and sprains, emergency doctors say US emergency department doctors have found that a one-two combination of ibuprofen with …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Aging and extrapulmonary effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease People with COPD experience a decline in functional status including …
Now Canada’s considering a codeine change
Yet another country is considering upscheduling low-dose codeine products to prescription-only status Canada’s Department of Health is seeking feedback on its proposal to require all products containing codeine to be …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Pain as a disease: an overview This article analyses the notion of pain as a disease through an historical overview of …