Nonopioid Pain Management Roundup: Osteoarthritis Treatments, Chronic Pain in Veterans

Exploring New Osteoarthritis Treatment Options | ACR Convergence

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Access to nonopioid pain management options for osteoarthritis are crucial. Research presented at ACR Convergence 2024 examined a number of potential treatments for osteoarthritis, along with patient outcomes and potential adverse effects.

Nonopioid Options to Manage Chronic Pain in Veterans | ACR Convergence

At ACR Convergence 2024, 2 studies evaluated mortality in veteran cohorts using nonopioid therapies to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain.

No Association Between High-Dose NSAIDs, Hypertension in axSpA | ACR Convergence

Compared with the general population, there is no significant association between the use of high-dose nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hypertension development in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), according to research results presented at ACR Convergence 2024, held November 14-19 in Washington, DC.

Tai Chi Intervention, Liver Disease Prevalence for People with OA | ACR Convergence

Observing gut microbiota and liver disease outcomes for patients experiencing osteoarthritis (OA), researchers found that clinical tai chi can improve patients’ OA pain1 A similar group of patients with OA exhibited a significantly high prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), as well as liver fibrosis. Research data was extracted from posters presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2024.

Outcomes Vary When Cannabis Is Used for Pain Management in Rheumatic Disease | ACR Convergence

Two abstracts presented at ACR Convergence 2024 evaluated cannabis use for pain management in different populations of patients with rheumatic diseases.

Despite Benefits, Mediterranean Diet Adherence in RA Remains Low | ACR Convergence

Although they are open to education, many patients with rheumatoid arthritis do not follow the evidence-based Mediterranean dietary patterns, according to research presented at ACR Convergence 2024.

Pain After Traumatic Injury Worse for Younger Adults Than Those 65 and Over

Adult trauma patients between the ages of 18 and 64 exhibited higher pain scores and more frequent pain assessments after surgery than participants over 65, according to data from a JAMA Surgery research letter.Authors of the study suggested that older adults reported less pain and at lower frequencies to avoid medical procedures and costs, ultimately with the goal of maintaining sole control of their pain management.

Self-Management Behavioral Interventions May Improve Pain Outcomes in HIV

A self-management intervention may be an effective intervention in people with HIV experiencing chronic pain, according to research results published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Weekly Semaglutide Injection Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Once-weekly injectable semaglutide significantly reduced both body weight and knee osteoarthritis pain compared to placebo, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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