<ѻýҕl>Rinvoq Shows Promise in Spine Diseaseѻýҕl> 1-year results in ankylosing spondylitis demonstrate efficacy for JAK inhibitor upadacitinib Jul 02, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Oral JAK 1 Inhibitor Eases Spine Inflammation in Ankylosing Spondylitisѻýҕl> Treatment with filgotinib resulted in significant improvements compared with placebo Jun 04, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Stopping IL-17 Drug for Axial Spondyloarthritis? Expect Spinal Flaresѻýҕl> But low disease activity regained if treatment restarted May 11, 2021
<ѻýҕl>ED Docs Split Over Fentanyl Analogue Schedule 1 Extensionѻýҕl> Will it save lives or prevent drug users from seeking help? May 04, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Delayed Diagnosis Common in Spinal Ailmentѻýҕl> Typical 7-year delay after symptom onset leaves patients at risk for irreversible damage Apr 30, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Spinal Benefits Seen With Cosentyx in PsAѻýҕl> First trial to evaluate response of axial symptoms in psoriatic arthritis to biologic treatment Dec 22, 2020
<ѻýҕl>FDA Warns Against NSAIDs in Pregnancy After 20 Weeksѻýҕl> Risk of kidney complications and low amniotic fluids may jeopardize fetus Oct 15, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Falls Blamed for Pain Relief Device Failureѻýҕl> Damage found while testing after patient complains of pain recurrence Sep 08, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Novel Form of Muscle Relaxant Shows Benefitѻýҕl> Tolperisone may help pain from acute back spasms without causing drowsiness Sep 05, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Muscle Relaxer Rx Doubled Over 12-Year Spanѻýҕl> Spike in prescriptions among older adults particularly concerning, researchers note Jun 24, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Queen Guitarist's Agonizing Mayѻýҕl> Sciatica + "small heart attack" = trying time for Brian May Jun 03, 2020
<ѻýҕl>IL-17A Blockers Succeed in Spine Diseaseѻýҕl> Secukinumab and ixekizumab best placebo for ankylosing spondylitis May 13, 2020
<ѻýҕl>IL-17A/F Inhibitor a Winner in Spine Diseaseѻýҕl> Targeting both cytokines had rapid, sustained benefits in ankylosing spondylitis Apr 09, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Postmenopausal Low Back Pain: Is Lack of Vitamin D the Problem?ѻýҕl> Finding "speaks to the importance of avoiding severe vitamin D deficiency states" Feb 12, 2020
<ѻýҕl>New Use for Methotrexate in Spondyloarthritis?ѻýҕl> In combination with adalimumab, immunogenicity lowered by half in patients with axial SpA Jan 21, 2020
<ѻýҕl>More Evidence That Aspirin Can Stave Off Deathѻýҕl> PLCO follow-up data support protective effect Dec 04, 2019
<ѻýҕl>American Pain Society Goes Belly Upѻýҕl> Opioid lawsuit costs prompt membership to approve bankruptcy filing Jun 28, 2019
<ѻýҕl>In Spine Disease, One Clear Risk Factor for Relapseѻýҕl> Most occurred after treatment withdrawal among patients on infliximab Apr 09, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Pain: Yes, There's an App for Thatѻýҕl> But meta-analysis suggests benefit is just a few tenths of a point on standard 0-10 scale Mar 13, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Gabapentin Plus Opioids for Chronic Pain?ѻýҕl> Small study shows no superiority over opioids alone Mar 10, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Whole-Body Cyrotherapy Caused Cold Burn Injuryѻýҕl> Trendy treatment never FDA-approved for health benefits Dec 14, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Radiofrequency Pulses End Back Painѻýҕl> Probes guided to herniated disk appears to enhance pain relief and healing Nov 30, 2018
<ѻýҕl>NSAIDs OK for Certain High-Risk Groups?ѻýҕl> No obvious harm seen in HTN, HF, or chronic kidney disease Oct 08, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Repeat CRP Tests If Spine Disease Uncertainѻýҕl> Post-hoc analysis of patients with axial spondyloarthritis Sep 17, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!ѻýҕl> This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts Mar 31, 2018 podcast
<ѻýҕl>Sensitivity Heightened with Chronic Low Back Painѻýҕl> Catastrophizing is also a common feature Mar 07, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Injecting Arthritic Knees Carries Sepsis Riskѻýҕl> Study identified four risk factors for sepsis after injections for knee pain. Nov 06, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Remission Common in Early SpA With Golimumabѻýҕl> Drug-free remission maintained for more than half after at least 12 months Jun 15, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Are Statins Behind Some Back Problems?ѻýҕl> Claims data suggest association, but cardiologists urge caution May 01, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Pre-TKA Opioid Script Predicts Post-Op Prescriptionѻýҕl> Especially prevalent after 6 months post-op Mar 20, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Pearls From: Rheumatologist Philip Measeѻýҕl> An expert discusses new treatments for PsA and SpA Sep 06, 2016 video
<ѻýҕl>Denervation Tx Helps Patients With Discogenic Back Painѻýҕl> Biacuplasty plus conventional treatment provided relief in trial Feb 22, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Educationѻýҕl> In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing Feb 04, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Prednisone Offers Modest Relief in Sciaticaѻýҕl> Oral steroids are commonly used but without much supporting evidence. May 19, 2015
<ѻýҕl>Separating Spondyloarthritis From Back Pain Still Problematicѻýҕl> Spinal MRI criteria don't help differentiate SpA from nonspecific pain. Dec 27, 2014
<ѻýҕl>FDA Panel Wants Safer Epidural Steroid Shotsѻýҕl> Majority votes to end epidural injections with "particulate" steroids. Nov 25, 2014
<ѻýҕl>FDA Advisers Tackle Epidural Steroid Shotsѻýҕl> Focus on adverse neurologic effects. Nov 24, 2014
<ѻýҕl>Humira Benefits Persist in Spine Diseaseѻýҕl> Anti-TNF treatment efficacy maintained at 3 years in axial spondyloarthritis. Nov 21, 2014
<ѻýҕl>Now What? DEA Tosses Tramadol in Schedule IVѻýҕl> The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduled tramadol as a Schedule IV substance -- whats the big fuss about tramadol that led to this decision by the DEA? Jul 10, 2014