Publications by authors named "Nicholas G Shenker"
Rheumatol Adv Pract
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pain is a significant issue for individuals with inflammatory arthritis (IA), affecting their overall well-being, and current UK pain management often relies on long-term opioids and gabapentinoids without sufficient evidence for their effectiveness.
- Surveys indicate that non-drug therapies for pain relief are not being utilized as much as they could be, highlighting a gap in treatment options.
- The British Society for Rheumatology is creating a new guideline to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for pain management in IA, aimed at healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive care for people living with this condition.
Rheumatology (Oxford)
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of glucocorticosteroids (GCs) in relieving pain for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- The study included data from 33 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with over 3,000 participants, revealing that oral GCs significantly decreased spontaneous pain, especially in the first three months of treatment.
- While GCs provide short-term pain relief, the results suggest considering other treatment options for managing long-term pain in RA, as benefits diminish after three months.
