coronavirus
COVID-19 Infection Linked to New-Onset Polyarthropathy
A new study has uncovered a unique aspect of the pain experience for people who have had COVID-19.
MAY 5, 2022
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Urged for Patients on Rheumatologic Medication
Rheumatology patients on immunosuppressant therapy should strongly consider getting an additional COVID-19 vaccine ...
MARCH 8, 2022
Providers Adapting to Pain Care Environment Altered by Pandemic
Maintaining a standard of care in the face of COVID-19 has forced providers to evolve at speeds previously thought ...
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Data Estimate Unprecedented 100,000 Overdose Deaths in 12-Month Period
While mounting evidence throughout the pandemic has indicated a spike in overdose deaths, a new high has been ...
DECEMBER 12, 2021
COVID-19 Testing: Is It to Be Trusted?
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the U.S., we did not have adequate testing capacity, partly because testing ...
OCTOBER 16, 2020
When Life Is Unsettled: Pain Management During a Pandemic
These unprecedented times have stressed pain medicine specialists as they manage their patients during a global ...
JULY 17, 2020
Remdesivir, Propofol Labeling Leads to Compounding Errors
Caution urged to differentiate Diprivan from Propoven, which has double the concentration.
MAY 22, 2020
IDSA Releases PPE Recommendations
The IDSA released recommendations about using PPE for infection prevention among clinicians.
MAY 14, 2020
COVID-19 Triggers Spike in ICU Delirium
The rate of delirium is rising sharply in hospital ICUs as more mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19 are ...
MAY 13, 2020
Palliative Care’s Evolving Guidelines During the COVID-19 Crisis
During the COVID-19 crisis, palliative care clinicians are sharing their expertise with hospital-based specialists.
MAY 4, 2020
Planning for Chronic Pain Patient Care Is Imperative in the Time of COVID-19
What would chronic pain patients do if they lose access to care?
MAY 2, 2020
Converting Peri-Anesthesia Care Units Into COVID-19 Critical Care Units
How does a community hospital convert its PACUs into critical care units? Well, it's complicated....
APRIL 30, 2020