Pain Management
News and Updates
The MGH Cares About Pain initiative offers multiple informational resources to patient, families and staff.
In the News
- AMA requests a new approach to the opioid epidemic after a decade of significantly lower prescribing amidst escalating overdose rates.
- CDC wants public input to update opioid prescribing guidelines; The draft will be posted in the Federal Register early in 2022.
- Baby steps amid ‘tsunami of overdose death’ need to be replaced with bold, evidence-based approaches to overcome barriers.
- illicit fentanyl was involved in nearly two-thirds of > 100,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths, including counterfeit pain pills.
- The DEA plans to cut prescription opioid supply in 2022 for the 6th year in a row citing a 20% cut in "medical need" for opioids in the U.S.
- The Oklahoma Supreme Court overturned a $465 million ruling against Johnson & Johnson for its role in the opioid crisis.
- Oral Ketamine for treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome has been granted orphan drug status by the FDA.
- FDA approves the first virtual reality device for chronic back pain with embedded Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & breathing biofeedback.
