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Research Updates
Brain imaging plus virtual reality shows promise for effectively managing cancer pain
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
A clinical research study led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a way to objectively measure pain in cancer patients and treat it effectively without opioids. The study advances the goal of better managing cancer pain using a noninvasive brain imaging technology and nondrug treatment that incorporates virtual reality.
Oliceridine shows promise in reducing pain side effects
Pain News Network
A leading U.S. medical group urges doctors to steer chronic pain patients away from cannabis. Based on extensive studies, the ACP cites minimal benefits with notable risks, including cognitive issues, addiction and serious physical health complications.
Only 1 in 10 treatments bring relief for acute
low back pain, researchers learn
Everyday Health
A new review of 301 back pain trials evaluating 56 different treatments or treatment combinations has found that only one in 10 options for acute back pain is effective — while for chronic back pain, five that do work may provide relief that is only marginally better than a placebo.