In episode 15 of season 6 of Inside the Science, we’re highlighting the study, “Efficacy, safety, and dose-dependence of the analgesic effects of opioid therapy for people with osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis” with Dr. Christina Abdel Shaheed. She shares some of what prompted this study, the dilemma related to the use of opioids for patients with osteoarthritis, the results of the placebo-controlled studies which were included in this systematic review, the responsibility she feels clinicians have in informing the public of these results, the clinical implications and the big takeaways.
Season 4, Episode 3 with Vikas Agarwal: Primary care management of patients with pain complaints and the influence of physician training in mechanical diagnosis and therapy
In episode 3 of season 4 of Inside the Science, we’re highlighting the study, “Primary care management of patients with pain complaints and the influence of physician training in mechanical diagnosis and therapy” with Dr Vikas Agarwal. You’ll hear him explain how he attempted to reduce bias, even more of the differences in medications prescribed, procedures delivered and referrals made, the costs calculated, why he believes these data could make incredible positive impacts on our healthcare system, the implications and the big takeaways.
Season 2, Episode 9 with Rafael Pinto: Which Pain Medications are Effective for Sciatica?
In episode 9 of season 2 of Inside the Science we’re highlighting the study, “Which pain medications are effective for sciatica (radicular leg pain)?” with the author, Dr Rafael Pinto. He shares a look at the findings of this review related to effectiveness and safety of common medications prescribed for patients with lumbosacral radicular pain, how he’d use this information to educate patients, and the big takeaways