Rheumatology

Articles

A recent meta-analysis assessed comparative clinical efficacy of NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors. Try these 7 questions on the findings - does your clinical experience match?

Pain Management in Acute Gout: NSAIDs or COX-2 Inhibitors? 

Videos

Cannabis researchers Drs Carrie Cuttler and Rebecca Craft discuss their findings, their labs at WSU, their new research, and what makes this kind of research a challenge. 

Two Cannabis Researchers Discuss their Studies on Pain and the Realm of Cannabinoid Investigation 

Authors of 2 large cannabis-user database analyses discuss the possible reasons for observed dose increase over time by individuals using inhaled cannabis for pain relief. 


Analysis of Cannabis for Pain: Is Tolerance an Issue? 

In animal models, pain relief from cannabis has been found to be greater in females; new research on pain relief from inhaled cannabis in regular users found something different. 

Cannabis, Pain Relief, and the Sexes: Differential Benefit Explored 

Research on pain relief from use of medical cannabis poses myriad challenges. Veteran researchers discuss 2 new studies based on a deep well of user data. 


Impact of Inhaled Cannabis for Acute Pain: Analysis of a Unique Data Set 

Get a topline review of OA pain management recommendations from the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and the American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation. 

Pain Management for Osteoarthritis: Guideline Toplines 

Antidepressants, although guideline-recommended and widely prescribed for common pain conditions, may not be as effective as perceived. Author of a new meta-analysis explains.

Antidepressants for Back Pain and OA Pain: Study Finds Room for Re-evaluation 

Acupuncture, massage, meditation—what does the latest research say about these and other popular alternative therapies for pain management?

Alternative Therapies for Pain: What’s the Latest Evidence?

Opioids or opiate-like analgesics? Weight loss, exercise, or orthotics? Sleep interventions or cognitive therapy? What works for OA pain and what's the evidence?

Pain Management for Osteoarthritis: A 6-question Quiz 

A new study finds that low doses of fish oil improved pain and function in knee osteoarthritis more effectively than high doses. No clinical or structural advantage to an anti-inflammatory dose was found.