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Public policy reaction to the opioid crisis has significant implications for practitioners and their patients with pain. Attorney Michael Barnes looks at the current federal and state-level regulatory picture, and at some benefits, drawbacks, and unintended consequences of regulatory response.
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Postoperative acute pain is frequently undertreated and the consequences of suboptimal pain management are numerous. Dr. Argoff outlines some of these and the patients who are at risk, and discusses some better approaches to pain management, using both what is available today, and what may come from...
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Dr. Fillingim discusses the evidence suggesting that changes in structure and function of the brain contribute to the pathophysiology of chronic pain. Drawing on a conceptual model of pain as on a continuum of peripheral and central contributors, the tailoring of brain vs body-focused treatment...
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At PAINWeek 2016, a panel of medical, legal, and pharmacy specialists convened to offer their views on the recently introduced prescribing guidelines for chronic pain from the CDC. In this segment, Dr. Ziegler and Dr. Fudin summarize some of the concerns voiced over the guideline development process...
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What does the data say about nonopioid analgesics? Which provide value to what condition? A palliative care services overseer discusses the pros and cons of these treatments, their potential role in pain management, and available data supporting their use.
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A professor of anesthesiology outlines the mechanisms underlying sensory amplification, and how these may be associated with various central pain states. Pharmacological and nonpharmacological options for treatment are also discussed
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PAINWeek faculty member Gary Jay discusses what's going on with opioid prescribing today, and why some doctors may be prescribing opioids when they might do better with another medication.
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Undiagnosed low pressure headache can lead to years of patient suffering as a result of misdiagnosis, inappropriate treatment, stigma, and even suspicion of psychogenic pain. Dr. Carroll introduces his patient, Kristen Garnell, in a discussion of what primary care clinicians should know about...
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Dr. James Fricton, a professor and senior researcher, outlines transformative care and how it improves patient treatment. What should practitioners know about this strategy to help educate their patients?
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Pharmacotherapy and polypharmacy pose special risks for elderly patients, and the use of interventional strategies is increasingly recognized as important for this population. Dr. Bottros reviews some options to consider.