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President Trump said he had no idea what Project 2025 is and never intended to read it. But his administration has implemented many of the healthcare cuts and policies that Project 2025 calls for. rebrand.ly/0ymes4f

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People who suffer from migraines are often sensitive to light. Wearing rose or pink colored glasses can help reduce or even prevent migraines from occurring. rebrand.ly/2kd7md1

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A new study found no consensus among medical professionals on whether opioid tapering is beneficial or harmful. rebrand.ly/7b4c77o

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A new guideline strongly recommends against epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, and other interventional procedures for chronic back pain. Experts say they provide little or no pain relief. rebrand.ly/ix9zdq2

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Many of the people appointed to key public health roles in the Trump administration are Covid-19 "contrarians" who opposed the isolation and shutdown rules imposed during the pandemic. rebrand.ly/ujkhm1g

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Gretchen Lont recently died after suffering for years from intractable, poorly treated pain. She was only 59. Her friend Maria Higginbotham says Gretchen's long struggle to get appropriate medical care is a journey that many #chronicpain patients know all too well. rebrand.ly/fnqkzk6

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In a major victory for patient advocates, a new law in Illinois allows doctors to ignore the 2016 CDC opioid guideline and prescribe opioids at doses they consider appropriate for #chronicpain patients. No more dosage limits. rebrand.ly/pxv5t2e

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You've probably seen the commercials for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs. New research suggests that semaglutides and GLP-1 medications can also reduce some types of #chronicpain. rebrand.ly/ec31gpi

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A chain of pain clinics used pain patients as "human pin cushions" for medically unnecessary injections. It was the only way those patients would be able to get prescription opioids. Has that happened to you? #chronicpain rebrand.ly/7e7yp6s

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Many doctors and pharmacists worry they could lose their licenses or even go to prison for giving patients opioid pain medication. PNN's Crystal Lindell wonders if patients should sympathize with them or call them out for not doing their jobs. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/5xpexkz

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Canada provides Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to chronically ill patients who have a "grievous and irremediable medical condition." Melissa Brooks met the criteria for an assisted death, but her experience with MAID made her life even worse. rebrand.ly/qfgdq14

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Dozens of cats -- both feral and domestic pets -- have contracted bird flu, including several that have died. Some experts worry that infected cats could pass the H5N1 virus to humans. rebrand.ly/cjyuqiy

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What's the best advice you ever got about living with #chronicpain? For PNN's Crystal Lindell, it was a lesson she learned from her therapist about activity pacing. #chronicillness rebrand.ly/f7vmo03

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Ever dream about taking a trip, like visiting the Eiffel Tower or going on an African safari? PNN's Carol Levy still has those dreams, before being slammed with the reminder that #chronicpain keeps her grounded. rebrand.ly/jsnba8a

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Has your doctor refused to give you opioid pain medication? PNN's Crystal Lindell has 6 things you can try to change their mind or get relief elsewhere. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/nxb13sw

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Do your joints start aching hours before a storm front moves in? Many people swear that their joint pain can predict the weather, but the science behind that common belief is mixed. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/71hxl3g

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Can people with broken bodies do anything to help fix a broken world? PNN's Crystal Lindell says there are many things people with chronic pain and other disabilities can do as political activists. rebrand.ly/5m1n11u

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President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico and Canada -- ostensibly aimed at fentanyl trafficking -- will do little to stop illicit drug use. History shows that tariffs often backfire. rebrand.ly/7lnqr9w

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The FDA has approved a new non-opioid analgesic for acute pain, despite lackluster results from clinical studies showing it was no more effective than a placebo or low dose of Vicodin. rebrand.ly/uq7rp0r

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A temporary gag order imposed by the Trump administration on federal health agencies has resulted in two bird flu studies going unpublished. Critics are worried that politics has infected public health policy. rebrand.ly/h3qz1t8

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A new study found that many doctors feel helpless when it comes to patients struggling with medical debt. Some patients face a stark choice between their financial and physical health, and wind up delaying or not getting medical treatment. rebrand.ly/dfjs1or

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Overdoses have fallen by 15%, but a former CDC epidemiologist says its too early to celebrate. For the opioid epidemic to end, Dr. Charles LeBaron says patients need easier access to opioids & DEA should stop limiting opioid supply, which only raises demand for illicit opioids. rebrand.ly/mzyyguj

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It's been four years since millions of people started coming down with body aches, chronic fatigue and other symptoms of long covid. There are still no FDA-approved treatments for long covid and research has made little headway into understanding it. rebrand.ly/z00uo17

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Many people who live with #chronicpain have learned how to manage it, day-by-day or even hour-by-hour. PNN's Crystal Lindell shares some of her techniques at living life with pain as a constant companion. rebrand.ly/fbjqe9r

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Fewer medical students and young doctors are pursuing careers in pain medicine. The pipeline of new doctors entering the field is drying up because many don't want to face the risk of litigation or criminal investigations for prescribing opioids. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/3ct1hry

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It's still early, but experts say the first executive orders by President Trump could raise drug prices and reduce insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Medicaid may also be on the chopping block. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/mpnlwev

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Walgreens has joined CVS in fighting two federal lawsuits alleging the companies filled “unlawful prescriptions” for opioids and other controlled substances. Walgreens says federal rules governing pharmacies are too vague and impossible to follow. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/y952wpm

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RFK Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, wants to create drug rehabilitation “wellness farms” for people addicted to illicit or prescription drugs. Participants would be "reparented," grow organic food and learn "how to talk to people.” rebrand.ly/8bvnsaz

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Patients are filling fewer prescriptions for benzodiazepines and other anti-anxiety medications in states were marijuana has been legalized. Are they finding relief from anxiety with cannabis products? rebrand.ly/7wmh2az

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U.S. medical schools do a surprisingly poor job teaching their students about #disability, leaving many future doctors with a poor understanding and/or biases about patients with disabilities. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/jaqzazf

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Opioid medications were once commonly used in the NFL. But now only 10% of NFL players are prescribed an opioid. They are far more likely to use NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen for pain relief. rebrand.ly/ue3h2em

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The founders of Stem Cell Institute of America have been ordered to pay over $5 million in penalties and refunds to senior and disabled patients for misleading claims that stem cells would help treat their arthritis, joint pain and other #chronicpain conditions. rebrand.ly/zm1lcm1

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PNN has learned new details about a research study the CDC plans to conduct on the impact of its opioid prescribing guideline, the first attempt by the agency to get direct feedback from patients, caregivers and doctors. rebrand.ly/w9kllio

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The nomination of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services is expected to draw more attention to his criticism of vaccines. Medical experts are worried that Kennedy's #vaccine skepticism distorts science and could undermine public health. rebrand.ly/0ih9ych

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An FDA approved genetic test for opioid use disorder is so flawed it's basically useless, according to a new study. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/z7p3ub0

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When you already have #ChronicPain, every new ache and pain can be terrifying, says PNN's Crystal Lindell. Will the new pain become permanent? #backpain rebrand.ly/5xs84f8

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Bovine colostrum supplements are a growing in popularity as a way to boost your immune system and overall health. They're also touted for their anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/8f9887

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#Chronicpain is the leading risk factor for U.S. veterans who die by #suicide, according to a comprehensive new report from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Unfortunately, that fact is easy to miss if you read the VA report. #https://rebrand.ly/m5xnto4

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Hypnosis won't cure #chronicpain, but there's growing evidence that going "under the spell" can help relieve some types of pain, as well as anxiety, depression, insomnia and PTSD. rebrand.ly/9r3csk1

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PNN's Crystal Lindell remembers when police visited her elementary school to tell students they should “DARE to say no to drugs!” Does that apply to all drugs? And when does a drug cross the line between life-saving and dangerous? #chronicpain rebrand.ly/9hx4han

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A VA tweet recommends spinal cord stimulators as an alternative to "narcotics." Nowhere does the VA mention any of the risks that come with the medical devices. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/tivyxiw

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Lack of access to opioid medication & new pain treatments have long been the most popular topics on PNN. That held true in 2024. See our most widely read (and commented on) articles for the year. We hope 2025 brings you good health and pain-free days. Happy New Year! #chronicpain rebrand.ly/scgws4h

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Do #doctors really listen when you tell them how you are feeling? PNN's Carol Levy says only two of her doctors showed a genuine interest in how she was doing. #chronicpain rebrand.ly/rjsf796

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The DEA says it can’t do anything about shortages of opioid pain medication at U.S. pharmacies and will keep the 2025 opioid supply essentially unchanged from this year’s levels. rebrand.ly/q3odrob

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President-elect Trump's nominees for top health jobs disagree on some key issues, from covid to vaccines to abortion. Who will have the loudest voice in the new administration? rebrand.ly/w8wpm2s

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