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Motivation to move: Study finds mild exercise helps decrease pain and improve activity level in older adults
A low-impact exercise program in senior centers in New York City’s Chinatown and Flushing, Queens communities helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life for many participants, investigators found.
Opioid exposure tied to higher odds of low testosterone levels
Exposure to opioids is associated with increased likelihood of low testosterone levels, with increased odds as age and number of comorbidities increase, according to a study published in the December issue of Pain Medicine.
Heroin deaths surpass gun homicides for the first time, CDC data shows
Deaths from opioid misuse are surging. The opioid epidemic is real and compounded by the recent surge in synthetic forms such as illegally made fentanyl. A true multimodal approach to pain management that includes therapies to help cope with the physical and mental aspects of pain is necessary to end the over reliance on excessive opioid dependance.
Cancer patients not getting adequate pain relief
Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to an English study. The researchers found that, on average, terminal cancer patients were given their first dose of a strong opioid such as morphine just nine weeks before their death.
Swimming is an effective part of the treatment for fibromyalgia, study suggests
Swimming is as effective as walking to relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia