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A new study finds that for adolescents with chronic pain, it’s not their negative thoughts about pain that predict future painkiller use, but how much the pain interferes with their daily life. This means doctors should focus on helping young patients manage their pain’s impact on daily activities, not just their worries, to reduce reliance on medication.
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A real-world study shows that the drug burosumab significantly improves growth in children with the rare bone disorder X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), predicting they will reach a greater adult height. This provides strong evidence that this newer treatment is more effective than older therapies for helping kids with XLH grow.
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A network analysis of treatments for sacroiliac joint pain, a common cause of low back pain, found that radiofrequency ablation techniques consistently provide better pain relief than steroid injections. This helps guide doctors and patients toward more effective, longer-lasting treatment options for this debilitating condition.
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