In Practice: Practical pain management A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
In Practice: Bulk-billing incentives module update Services Australia has updated its bulk-billing educational module to include the tripled incentive items.
Pain and musculoskeletal procedures: Part 2 Dr Sean Stevens continues the discussion on interventional pain management with guest Dr Robin Park, a GP and pain specialist.
Methotrexate effective against osteoarthritis: Study Long-awaited relief could be on the way for patients, after researchers found a weekly oral dose of the drug lessened pain and stiffness.
Considerations when selecting first-line analgesics SPONSORED: What should GPs be aware of when deciding whether to recommend paracetamol or another analgesic to patients?
Opioids ease osteoarthritis pain only slightly: Research Their deadly risks need to be weighed against any benefit, according to the authors of a new Australian study.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.
Should medicinal cannabis be used to treat chronic pain? According to pain specialist Associate Professor Michael Vagg, evidence is lacking.
Trial helps reduce ED opioid interventions for back pain While the research was based in emergency departments, its findings also provide insights into pain management in general practice.
Do antidepressants help for treatment of back pain and osteoarthritis? A study examining the efficacy and safety of this line of medicine compared with placebo indicates otherwise.