Figures for England and Wales show an increase in opioid prescriptions of more than 60 per cent over the last decade.

Meta-analysis of RCTs finds Tai Chi is most effective at reducing pain and disability.

The findings support the UK government’s decision to reclassify gabapentin and pregabalin as Class C drugs.

It was claimed defendants had conspired to bribe practitioners to prescribe sub-lingual fentanyl spray.

Treated migraines were not associated with higher risks than untreated migraines.

Multiple predictors of high risk, only 1 predictor of low risk.

Patients not responding to conventional treatments could benefit from the device.

Lancet article says physicians should counsel patients carefully before offering cholecystectomy as a solution to symptomatic gallstone disease.

Improvements in pain intensity and function were significant only in patients undergoing basivertebral nerve ablation.

Where children live affects their risk.

Use of algorithm was also tied to shorter ED stays.

Post hoc analysis offers data on onset of efficacy and duration of response.

Patients could be at risk for poor spine biomechanics, pain, spinal nerve injuries and malunion/non-union.

Sustained opioid discontinuation, in contrast, cuts overdose risk significantly.