Steven A. King, MD, MS

December 11, 2024

The efficacy of acupuncture treatment for chronic pain is still widely debated. A new study evaluated its effect on one of the most treatment resistant forms of low back pain.

October 23, 2024

Findings from a recent review highlight the impact of common analgesic medications on sleep patterns in people with chronic pain.

June 18, 2024

A clinician's empathy during a clinic encounter with a person with chronic pain can have a statistically significant impact on outcomes, a new study found.

April 16, 2024

Labeling for triptan medications warns of potential for ischemic events but is the concern theoretical or real? A new study tests the association.

March 08, 2024

A new study compared opioid utilization trajectories of patients initiating tramadol, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. Key takeaways at-a-glance, here.

January 26, 2024

Which medications are most effective for acute migraine management? A recent study assessed which ones appeared to work best based on reported patient experience.

January 12, 2024

A recent review analyzed the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic therapies for neuropathic pain in older adults. Results in our new slide show.

December 22, 2023

Knee pain is the presenting symptom for ~5% of primary care visits. Following are highlight of a JAMA review covering the 3 most common etiologies.

November 30, 2023

Cluster headache is rare and can be disabling. It can be misdiagnosed, particularly as migraine, but treatments are very different. Learn more in a short slide show.

September 14, 2023

A recent study of patients with chronic low back pain sheds light on the association between sleep and opioid use on pain severity and interference.