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Despite affecting nearly 45% of older women, and 34% of younger women, sexual pain remains a difficult topic for patients and providers, resulting in silent suffering for many. Dr. Alappatu offers a primer for frontline practitioners on the prevalence and consequences of sexual pain, on how to...
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Almost half of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will experience moderate to severe pain, making it the most common demyelinating disorder that the clinician is likely to encounter. Dr. Argoff discusses some practical approaches to recognizing and treating the condition.
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A licensed mental health counselor and biofeedback specialist discusses what patients and insurance companies should know about biofeedback.
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Life and age and stress all contribute to human beings incorrectly doing the most basic, natural function: breathing. Anthony Whitney, a licensed mental health counselor and biofeedback specialist, explains why.
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The movement to prescribing guidelines began in Washington State. Professor Zeigler summarizes where we've gone from there in the increasingly complex arena of guidelines, rules, and regulations, and what the overall impact has been on various dimensions of pain practice.
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Dr. Ward discusses points of differential diagnosis and strategies for treatment selection that can promote better outcomes for migraine sufferers. The Migraine Treatment Optimization Questionnaire is a tool that can help the clinician address unmet needs for their patients.
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Sexual pain, or dyspareunia is estimated to affect over one-fifth of women worldwide, and can often be found along with interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome and/or sexual abuse. Yet despite the negative impact on women's lives, the condition is often unrecognized, undiagnosed, and...
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The American Headache Society's chronic Migraine Education Program (CMEP) was presented as part of the curriculum at PAINWeek 2017. In the segment, panelist Kathleen Digre, MD, discusses the interaction of central and peripheral nervous systems in triggering a migraine attack, the longer-term...
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Dr. Jay and Dr. Barkin cover a range of issues pertaining to the management of postoperative pain, including the consequences of not doing so. Included are strategies for preventative analgesia, postoperative care, and elements of the patient/provider relationship that can improve outcomes.
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Approximately 1 billion people in the world are affected by migraine, and some 40% are estimated to be candidates for preventative therapy. Dr. Vargas outlines some objectives and principles for treating this patient population. New medications and therapies on the horizon point to better outcomes...