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Selected studies are summarized below:
Analysis Finds Differences in Chronic Pain Treatment by Type of Health Insurance
National Survey Data Provide New Insights on Use of Prescription Opioids in the U.S. Adult Population
Use of Complementary Health Approaches for Pain by U.S. Adults Increased From 2002 to 2022
U.S. National Survey Data Show High Rates of New Cases and Persistence of Chronic Pain
The Prevalence of Pain Among Sexual Minority Adults Is Higher Than Among Straight Adults, National Survey Data Show
U.S. National Survey Identifies Associations Between Chronic Severe Back Pain and Disability
National Survey Data Show an Increase in the Percentage of Physician Office Visits That Include Complementary Health Approaches Between 2005 and 2015
Reasons Physicians Recommend or Don’t Recommend Common Complementary Health Approaches to Patients
Researchers Identify Best Data Source for Monitoring Chronic Pain Among Adults in the United States
New Analysis Shows Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Relationship Between Pregnancy and High-Impact Pain
First Longitudinal Analysis of Complementary Health Approach Use by U.S. Adults Identifies Factors That Predict New, Continued, and Discontinued Use
Differences in Pain Among U.S. Subpopulations Based on Race and Hispanic Ancestry
Data Shows Underuse of Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Youth, and Overuse of Pharmacological Approaches
Study Explores Relationship Between Pain and Cognitive Impairment
Study Explores Clinical Management of New Cases of Musculoskeletal Pain
Analysis of Data Gives Insight Into Complementary Health Recommendations From U.S. Physicians
Genetics May Be a Factor in African-American Cigarette Preferences
New Analysis Finds Increases in Non-Cancer Pain Prevalence and Opioid Use for Non-Cancer Pain Management Among U.S. Adults, Despite Decreases in Pain-Related Health Care Visits
National Survey Reveals Increased Use of Yoga and Meditation Among U.S. Children
National Survey Reveals Increased Use of Yoga, Meditation, and Chiropractic Care Among U.S. Adults
Defining the Prevalence of Chronic Pain in the United States
Understanding the Influence of the Experimental Setting on Pain Ratings
Analysis of Data on the Prevalence and Pharmacologic Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis Pain
Veterans Are in Pain, According to Analysis of National Health Survey
New Analysis of Data Reveals Americans’ Use of Complementary Health Approaches for Musculoskeletal Pain
Review Examines Clinical Trial Evidence on Complementary Approaches for Five Painful Conditions
Americans Spend $30 Billion a Year Out-of-Pocket on Complementary Health Approaches
Study Builds Evidence on New, Efficient Approach To Assess Pain
Study Reveals Insurance Coverage Patterns for Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Massage
National Survey Finds People Use Dietary Supplements and Yoga for Wellness Reasons, Chiropractic for Treating a Condition
Fibromyalgia Studied Within the Context of a Large National Health Survey
U.S. Adults Spend Billions Out-of-Pocket on Complementary Approaches for Pain
Americans Are in Pain: Analysis of Data on the Prevalence and Severity of Pain From National Survey
Lack of Knowledge Is One Reason People Don’t Use Complementary Health Approaches
Report Advances Knowledge About Children’s Use of Complementary Approaches
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