Pain Management Resource Center

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Sublingual PCA Meets Endpoint for Post-Op Pain

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals' Phase 3 study with investigational sublingual sufentanil NanoTab PCA System achieved its primary efficacy endpoint.

Horizant ER 600mg Returning to Shelves

Shipments of Horizant ER tablets have commenced, and are expected to be available to patients in the first week of June.

Little Evidence for Prediction Rules for Low Back Pain

Few randomized clinical trials have been done to assess clinical prediction rules for patients with lower back pain, and the trials that have been done are of low quality and do not provide sufficient evidence to support their use.

Discectomy Post-Op Pain Worse in Patients With Retrolisthesis

The presence of retrolisthesis in patients undergoing decompressive surgery for a lumbar disc herniation may result in significantly worse lower back pain and physical function over four years.

Meds for Back Pain Tied to Higher Erectile Dysfunction Risk

Long-term use of painkillers for back pain is tied to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.

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