Steven A. King, MD, MS

July 17, 2025

For the often treatment-resistant pain of neuropathic conditions, the meta-analysis includes updated evidence for both pharmacologic and neuromodulatory interventions.

April 28, 2025

Approximately 40% of adults with chronic pain have comorbid anxiety and/or depression, underscoring the importance of routine screening in this population.

February 10, 2025

The risk of a suicide attempt was 2 times greater among those with headache, across types including tension type headache, migraine, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia, and posttraumatic headache.

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.