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June 2012
Clinical Trial Reports: June 2012
June 28, 2012
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Clinical Trial Reports
A look at pain management clinical trials, June 2012.
By the Numbers: Pain Management and Primary Care
June 27, 2012
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Graphos
A look at pain management and primary care statistics, including the percentage of pain patients treated by primary care physicians, percentage of opioid analgesics prescribed by general practitioners, the percent of primary care patients that suffer from chronic pain, and more.
NCCN: Current Challenges and Breakthoughs in Cancer Pain Management
June 26, 2012
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Cancer pain
Cancer pain management has improved over the last decade with advances in oral and intravenous medication; however, several challenges still exist in administration.
Insights into Fluoroscopy-guided Techniques, Thoracic Disc Herniation Treatment, and Genetic Testing of Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy Presented at ASIPP 2012
June 26, 2012
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Interventional pain management
These studies were among those selected for special recognition at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP).
ASIPP Position on Single-dose Vials Receives Support from Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers
June 26, 2012
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Interventional pain management
Several Senators and Representatives call the current regulations wasteful and poorly conceived, and say they will work to make needed changes.
More Product News from the American Pain Society 2012 Annual Meeting
June 26, 2012
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Feature Articles
A look at product news from the American Pain Society 2012 Annual Meeting.
A Better Understanding of Opioid Side Effects and Metabolism Can Improve Treatment
June 26, 2012
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Interventional pain management
Proactively addressing potential opioid-related side effects and knowing the factors that can affect how opioids are metabolized can lead to more effective treatment.
New Developments in Spinal Cord Stimulators and Low Back Pain Treatment Presented at ASIPP 2012
June 26, 2012
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Interventional pain management
These studies were among those selected for special recognition at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP).
Buprenorphine's Complex Pharmacology Presents Several Challenges for Prescribers
June 26, 2012
Article
Interventional pain management
Properties that enable applications in both pain management and addiction medicine make buprenorphine unique among opioids.
Primary Care Options for the Nonsurgical Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
June 25, 2012
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Chronic Pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Its definitive treatment is carpal tunnel release, the most common hand surgery in America, but nonsurgical management options are also available.
Pain News & Notes: June 2012
June 25, 2012
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Pain News & Notes
A look at pain management news and notes, June 2012.
Duloxetine for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
June 25, 2012
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Chronic Pain
Recent studies show good results for duloxetine compared to placebo, with no effect from concomitant acetaminophen or NSAID use.
Overlap between Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, and the New Thinking on the Role of Myofascial Trigger Points
June 25, 2012
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Chronic Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia are common forms of musculoskeletal pain that are often confused with each other, not only because of similar symptoms, but also because they frequently occur in the same patient, which can lead to difficulties in differential diagnosis and treatment.
War Veterans, PTSD, Pain Pills, and Addiction
June 22, 2012
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Opioid addiction and dependence
Study shows that vets with PTSD are more likely to be prescribed opioids for pain.
New Recommendations for Drug Treatment of Inflammatory Arthritis
June 21, 2012
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Chronic Pain
International panel of rheumatologists provides guidance on pain management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of inflammatory arthritis.
It All Starts with Physician Education: Opioids and the Current State of Pain Management
June 20, 2012
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Feature Q&A
Steve Gelfand, MD, Secretary of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP; www.supportprop.org), discusses the risks and benefits of opioids for chronic noncancer pain.