Gabapentinoids may increase hip fractures: Study It found patients had 30% increased odds of suffering a hip fracture within two months of taking a gabapentinoid medication.
Arthritis eLearning platform launched GPs interested in the latest evidence-based care recommendations for arthritis can now access free self-paced learning modules.
Calls for expansion of multidisciplinary pain management The latest pain report shines a light on the need for multidisciplinary programs to be scaled up, in a bid to increase access and reduce stigma.
Exercise most benefits those with highest OA pain: Study Research indicates physical activity may be particularly important to manage depression in people with greater osteoarthritis-related pain.
GPs forced to manage critical pain relief shortage ‘as best we can’ Patients and doctors are becoming increasingly distressed about the shortfall, which has been impacting care for more than 18 months.
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?