Steven A. King, MD, MS

June 26, 2020

The AHRQ evaluates nonopioid medications including NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, antidepressants, and cannabinoids for efficacy in treatment of chronic noncancer pain.

March 04, 2020

Off-label gabapentin and pregabalin prescribing for pain is widespread; the opioid crisis may be to blame. But does science support the trend? Find out with these 10 questions.

February 25, 2020

Which initial imaging procedures are appropriate for different types of headache? Find out in our quick slideshow on the recently released guidelines from the American College of Radiology.

January 30, 2020

Safe and effective opioid tapering requires careful patient selection and a multimodal approach. Try our 10 questions on current HHS recommendations.

January 21, 2020

Sample: True or false? In addition to reducing pain, acupuncture has been shown to reduce the use of opioids among patients with cancer-related pain.

November 16, 2019

Q&A: What do you know about migraine Rx and Tx in the emergency department?

October 16, 2019

Opioid prescribing after outpatient surgery looks very different in the US, Canada, and Sweden. Which drugs are favored? How much is prescribed? Test your intuition.

September 19, 2019

Opioid prescribing is more likely toward the end of the clinic day and as appointments run farther behind. A pain specialist reviews study findings.

July 19, 2019

Which patients are more likely to be prescribed chronic opioids by their primary care physician? Should we be concerned? A new study offers insight.

May 23, 2019

Tramadol is often prescribed for osteoarthritis pain based on a perception that it is a “safer opioid.” But is that true? Take our quick quiz to find out.