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The HCPLive pain page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on pain medicine. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for acute pain, chronic pain, addiction medicine, and more.

A new method of opioid disposal was proposed by the FDA in an attempt to mitigate unauthorized access to opioids and lessen risk of addiction. 

FDA Requests Public Comment on New Opioid Disposal Method

Acadia Pharmaceuticals evaluated the effects of its novel redox modulator drug on pain intensity levels of patients undergoing a bunionectomy. 

Non-Opioid Painkiller ACP-044 Fails to Meet Endpoint in Phase 2 Acute Pain Trial

The NaV1.8 inhibitor VX-548 shows promising potential as a non-opioid acute pain treatment.

Non-Opioid Painkiller Enhances Vertex Drug Pipeline with Latest Phase 2 Results

The Director of Policy and Advocacy for the US Pain Foundation addresses the important changes made to the updated draft of the CDC Clinical Practical Guideline for Prescribing Opioids 2022.

Assessing the Draft Revised CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids 2022

Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement is unlike other mindfulness-based treatments and was found superior to supportive group psychotherapy for treating opioid misuse and chronic pain.

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Ehancement Reduces Opioid Misuse and Chronic Pain

Policy expert, Cindy Steinberg, of the US Pain Foundation explains the updated changes that have been proposed by the CDC to the Clinical Guideline for Prescribing Opioids.

Revising the CDC Clinical Guideline for Prescribing Opioids

Nearly all of the acupuncture group was fully mobilized on the first postoperative day.

Acupuncture Helps Reduce Pain Following Cesarean Delivery

When the pandemic began, prescribers in Canada were allowed to increase the amount of opioid agonist therapy take-home doses for individuals with opioid use disorder.

Take-Home Opioid Agonist Therapy during Pandemic Lowered Treatment Interruption

New recommendations were released by ACR and AAHKS regarding perioperative management of antirheumatic medications for patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing these procedures. 

ACR Updates Guideline for Medication Management in Hip or Knee Arthroplasty 

While recent data indicate the potential to reduce opioid overdose mortality rates with naloxone distribution, authors call for increased support for those who witness an overdose.

Individuals Who Respond to Opioid Overdoses Need Support

The HCPLive acute pain medicine page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on pain treatment. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment, and development of therapies for acute pain, injuries, and more.