Steven A. King, MD, MS

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.

June 21, 2023

Is there evidence to support hypnosis for pediatric pain? A new review examined available studies to find out.

May 24, 2023

A recent CDC report showed that approximately 20% of Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021 and certain groups were most vulnerable. Details in our new slideshow.

April 13, 2023

Migraine disproportionately affects women, a disparity typically ascribed to hormonal differences. A new study takes a new look at the issue.