Opioids

Clinical utility of the FDA-approved test isn't clear, researchers say

Fair and useful performance measures help ensure more appropriate treatment

More Americans are living with pain now, CDC data show

Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only

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Randomized trial showed no significant differences in length of treatment, neurobehavioral scores

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

Recommends a multimodal approach to treating acute pain, with use of opioids "when needed"

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News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Multi-dose vials pose complications for self-administration

The real answer is long, complicated, and not measurable in this one-dimensional way

The next move is up to the Sacklers

In a 5-4 decision, justices blocked an agreement with victims and state and local governments