Horizon Scanning: FDA panel supports extension to use of duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Horizon Scanning: FDA panel supports extension to use of duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Source: Reuters Area: News Reuters reports that a United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) advisory panel has supported an extension to the licensed indication for duloxetine (Cymbalta?) to include chronic back pain. The panel voted whether it effectively treated lower-back pain and osteoarthritis and voted 8-5 to approve its use for back pain, however, by a 4-9 vote they found there was insufficient data to support its use in osteoarthritis. The panellists also said there was not enough data to support a stronger 120mg dose over the current 60mg version.   The FDA will consider the advisory panel’s recommendation before making its final approval decision. Reuters notes that FDA officials said they were concerned about the impact of widening approval duloxetine, which…

Leiomyosarcoma of the renal vein

Leiomyosarcoma of the renal vein
Abstract  A 43-year-old woman was referred to our clinic for evaluation of a left retroperitoneal mass. She presented to our internal medicine department complaining of back pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a left retroperitoneal mass 55 mm in size in the hilum of the left kidney. Enhanced CT scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) disclosed a poorly staining mass. Metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy demonstrated no accumulation in the mass; moreover, endocrinologic examination was normal. Laparoscopic resection of the left retroperitoneal tumor was attempted; however, strong adhesion between the tumor and the left renal vein was encountered. Thus, left nephrectomy after open conversion was performed. Histological findings indicated leiomyosarcoma origin…

Predictors for Long-Term Back Pain and Disability Evaluated

Predictors for Long-Term Back Pain and Disability Evaluated
For patients who miss work with low back pain, persistent disability and pain one year after treatment are associated with baseline pain intensity and degree of disability, diffuse tenderness, health anxiety and fear avoidance, little or moderate exercise, and having made a compensation claim, according to a study in the August issue of The Spine Journal. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Diagnostic Nerve Blocks Costly — And Controversial (CME/CE)

Diagnostic Nerve Blocks Costly — And Controversial (CME/CE)
While some guidelines recommend two diagnostic nerve blocks before radiofrequency treatment for chronic low back pain, a randomized trial showed greater success without use of the prior blocks. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

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