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New research using mouse models suggests that the use of glucocorticoids such as prednisone for the treatment of inflammation and pain from rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions may contribute to early onset osteoporosis and fracture risk in pediatric patients. Glucocorticoids are frequently...
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New research from a team of Canadian and US investigators reports that sleep quality can influence the relationship between pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. Previous studies have found that children and adolescents with chronic pain also have higher incidence of PTSD, but...
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A news report appearing earlier this week in Hospitals and Health Networks® discusses the achievements of the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program offered by Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Since 2008, the 3-week hospital based outpatient program has treated over 1,400 adolescent and young adult...
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An examination of healthcare provider views on the use of medical marijuana for children with cancer found that 92% were willing to facilitate access in jurisdictions where the treatment is legal. However, providers who were legally able to certify for marijuana use were less likely to do so for...
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Results from a small randomized trial suggest that botulinum toxin injections may be an effective alternative therapy for migraine headache in children and teens that is refractory to standard treatment approaches. Currently, botulinum toxin is FDA approved for treating migraine in adults only, and...
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Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech are seeking a greater understanding of the circumstances under which younger football players may sustain high-impact head trauma. There is mounting awareness and concern that exposure to repeated head impacts...
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A recent article appearing in The Washington Post discusses the incidence of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in children, including the reasons why certain populations such as teen girls who are high achievers seem to be at elevated risk for the condition. Also termed amplified musculoskeletal...
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Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) report promising results from their trial of a new approach to reducing pain in pediatric emergency room patients resulting from IV insertion. The study compared the application of a battery powered vibrating cold device (VCD) to the...
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A research review conducted for the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeks to advance the goal of creating evidence-based recommendations for treating pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder (OUD). The report...