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PAINWeek
September 3-7, 2019
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The national conference for frontline practitioners. PAINWeek is the largest US pain conference for frontline clinicians with an interest in pain management.
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2019 schedule
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The regional conferences for frontline practitioners. Depending on the location (1 or 2-day meetings), 6 to 12 hours per day of CE/CME credit hours are presented.
PAINWeek OnDemand
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Are you a busy pain management practitioner looking for practical knowledge and tools to utilize in your daily practice? Then PAINWeek OnDemand is for you!
Education
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| opioid conversions
An Opioid Alternative? Another Step Toward a New Molecule
New research conducted by a team from Université Paris-Saclay and Université Paris Descartes may represent another advance toward the quest for a new molecule that...
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| posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
New Tool for Effectively Treating PTSD Associated Pain Symptoms?
A randomized controlled pilot trial suggests that pretreatment with noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation may be effective in reducing pain associated with...
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| abuse
Staying the Pendulum: Moderatism and Prescription Opioids for Pain
An editorial appearing earlier this week in the Journal of Pain Research and coauthored by senior PAINWeek faculty member Michael Schatman, PhD, CPE, DASPE, advocates...
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| cannabis
Cannabis and Cardiovascular Risk: Medical Marijuana and Edibles
An article and accompanying editorial published this month in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology reinforces other warnings concerning the adverse cardiovascular effects of medical cannabis,...
READ
A PAINWeek attendee said that “Coming to PAINWeek is like eating brainfood. You feel so much smarter when you leave.”
This section of our Website houses insights and epiphanies from our stellar PAINWeek faculty. If you prefer smaller plates of information, then Brainfood is the place to go!
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Palliative Care: Not Necessarily What People Think It Is
“Palliative care” is a misunderstood term. What is it? Why, and which, patients need it? How can practitioners get the message across that palliative care can help? Jessica Geiger-Hayes, a clinical pharmacist in palliative care, helps to clear up misinformation, and misgivings.
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All About Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain affects up to a third of women. What causes it? How is it assessed? Dr. Castellanos, whose practice is dedicated to evaluating and treating women with this type of pain, answers our questions.
LISTEN
Listen to PAINWeek Podcasts featuring faculty presenting courses from previous PAINWeek conferences.
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PWJ - PAINWeek Journal, like our website, is meant to extend the energy and experience of the national conference throughout the entire year. Each issue presents articles developed by our PAINWeek faculty, adapted from their respective conference presentations.
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