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News From Other Organizations
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is pleased to announce our 2007 National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day campaign theme, Fibromyalgia in Focus, May 11-13, 2007. Story
American Holistic Medical Association 2007 Conference –
Environmental Awareness and Health Care: Tools for Patients and the Planet.
June 6-9, 2007 in Portland, Oregon
The 2007 AHMA conference is focused on practical, how-to information. Attendees will raise their consciousness about real threats to human/planetary health with respect to every day toxic activities on Earth and walk away with tools to make a positive change. Learning tracks for the 2007 conference are: Plenary Sessions, Topical Breakouts, Clinical Breakouts, and Personal Development. In addition to expert advice about ways to lessen the impact on the environment, the conference offers plenty of opportunities for collaboration, celebration, self-care, fun, personal development, and fellowship. Visit our website for details.
Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship: Call for Applications for 2007
The Mayday Fund announced today that it will begin accepting applications for the 2007 Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship; A Media & Policy Fellows Initiative. This program is designed to equip physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, scientists, and legal scholars with the necessary skills to become effective advocates and spokespeople about pain issues in the United States and Canada. Story
Spotlight on Shingles Campaign
The American Pain Foundation, with support from a Merck & Co., Inc. is sponsoring a "Spotlight on Shingles--Know What You Can Do Campaign" to promote public awareness on Shingles. A free comprehensive education toolkit has been developed to help you plan and implement outreach activities to raise awareness of Shingles and its potential complications. The toolkits can be ordered by calling 202-729-4103, or if you have further questions you may contact Teresa Flynn.
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Breaking
News
This section includes a wide variety of pain management stories, arranged by date and type (not significance), which have appeared in the popular media (print, broadcast, and on-line) in the last month. Because of the volume of stories, only the first few are included on the main page. Be sure to click on "More Stories" at the bottom of each front page section.
Pain Stories In The News
American Pain Society Announces Recipients of Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Awards
April 12, 2007
The American Pain Society today announced recipients of its first Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Awards honoring the nation's outstanding pain care centers. Six multidisciplinary pain programs were selected. The recipients will receive their awards at a ceremony during the APS Annual Scientific Conference in Washington, DC, May 2 - 5. Story
Working with chronic pain
April 9, 2007
Chronic pain costs U.S. employers an estimated a $100 billion a year. Increasing workloads get some of the blame, and the activity-filled pace of today's lifestyles contributes. Story
14 More Pain Stories In The News
Pain Studies In The News
Tai Chi boosts immunity to shingles virus in older adults
April 07, 2007
Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese form of exercise, may help older adults avoid getting shingles by increasing immunity to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and boosting the immune response to varicella vaccine in older adults, according to a new study published in print this week in the "Journal of the American Geriatrics Society". Story
Slick and springy: brown research reveals protein's role in joints
April 6, 2007
Research published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that people with osteoarthritis in their knees can now get viscosupplementation, a medical procedure that involves an injection of hyaluronate directly into knee joints, in an effort to reduce pain and improve movement. Story
36 More Pain Studies In The News
Policy and Law
Deadline for commenting on FDA draft guidance relating to the regulation of CAM products and practices is approaching.
The deadline for commenting on the FDA’s Draft Guidance for Industry entitled, “Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and their Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration” is April 30, 2007. According to sources at the FDA, this document is meant to clearly describe the current regulatory authority of the FDA in matters relating to CAM products and practices, and it is not intended to extend the regulatory reach of the Administration. To learn more and for instructions on how to submit your comments go to [Federal Register Feb., 27, 2007] [Full Text of Guidance Document]
(Arizona) Bill creates database on prescription use in Arizona
April 5, 2007
A statewide database would alert authorities to prescription drug abuse — by both patients and doctors — under a bill making its way through the state House. Story
4 More Policy and Law Stories In The News
Prescription Addiction, Diversion, and Abuse
Drug Czar: Abuse of pain killers 'a serious problem in Oregon'
April 2, 2007
Overall, 5.68 percent of Oregon residents have abused prescription drugs in the past year. Among young adults aged 18 to 25, 14.28 percent, or approximately one in seven, report misuse of a prescription drug. Treatment admissions in Oregon for pain killers and other opiates (except heroin) increased approximately 130 percent from 1999 through 2005. Story
Retrial of pain doctor Hurwitz renews debate on M.D. prosecutions
March 26, 2007
A prominent pain doctor whose methods have drawn government scrutiny for nearly 20 years went on trial a second time for drug trafficking on Monday, and the arguments changed little from the first trial. Story
2 More Prescription Addiction, Diversion, and Abuse Stories
For Your Patients
Prevent burns from a heating pad
April 2007
A heating pad is often recommended to treat sore muscles or muscle spasms. But it's important to follow safety precautions when using one. Story
Oh, my aching back! Tips on avoiding back injury from New York-Presbyterian's Spine Center
March 29, 2007
Over 20 million Americans suffer from back pain caused by the derangement of an intervertebral disk. After the common cold, back pain is the second most common cause that Americans call in sick, costing businesses as much as $100 billion every year. With the goal of preventing this all-too-common ailment, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Spine Center offers tips on avoiding back injury. Story
2 More For Your Patients Stories
Industry News
Medical Products Online, Inc. provides free pain management products for persons in chronic pain
April 6, 2007
Medical Products Online, Inc. launched its new webpage providing FDA-approved medical products for people in chronic pain. This was done to help persons with limited income to get medical products and services at cost-effective pricing. Story
Healthcare professionals now have more tools to treat heel pain
April 6, 2007
Heel pain orthotic treatment leader Heel-That-Pain Inc. introduces an all-new online portal that provides detailed product information and an easy bulk ordering system designed with healthcare professionals and resellers in mind. Story
14 More Industry News Stories
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Research Abstracts Stay up-to-date on the latest research! This section of Currents offers complete abstracts on a wide variety of pain and pain management topics that have been selected from the National Library of Medicine. All Abstracts
Some include:
Arnold LM, Goldenberg DL, Stanford SB, et al.
Gabapentin in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. Abstract
Bruns D, Disorbio JM, Hanks R.
Chronic pain and violent ideation: testing a model of patient violence. Abstract
Carson JW, Carson KM, Porter LS, et al.
Yoga for women with metastatic breast cancer: results from a pilot study. Abstract
Doleys DM.
Psychological factors in spinal cord stimulation therapy: brief review and
discussion. Abstract
Fishbain DA, Lewis JE, Cole B, et al.
Medicolegal issues and alleged breaches of standards of medical care in a patient motor vehicle accident allegedly related to chronic opioid analgesic therapy. Abstract
Hazard RG.
Low-back and neck pain diagnosis and treatment. Abstract
Nicholson RA, Houle TT, Rhudy JL, et al.
Psychological risk factors in headache. Abstract
Saffier K, Colombo C, Brown D, et al.
Addiction Severity Index in a chronic pain sample receiving opioid therapy. Abstract
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Legislative and Administrative Updates
Branch of Government: (Georgia) General Assembly
Title: House Bill 287
Summary: Establishes the Pain Management Ad Hoc Advisory Committee; provides for committee's membership, duties, and duration
Sponsor: Carter
Status: 02/08/2007
Introduced.
02/08/2007
To House Committee on Non Civil Judiciary.
03/19/2007
From House Committee on Non Civil Judiciary:
Favorably reported as substituted. [full text]
State: Georgia General Assembly
Title: House Resolution 663
Summary: Relates to creating the House Study Committee on Pain Management
Sponsor: Carter
Status: 03/27/2007
Introduced.
03/28/2007
To House Committee on Health and Human
Services. [full text]
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Practice Guidelines
Back Pain
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 7: intractable low-back pain without stenosis or spondylolisthesis.
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Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. Part 12: pedicle screw fixation as an adjunct to posterolateral fusion for low-back pain
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Advocacy
American Pain Foundation issues call to action in Richard Paey case
Join with us at American Pain Foundation to TAKE ACTION and send a message to Florida Governor Crist, to let him know the impact of lack of pain care and request clemency for Richard Paey. The battle continues for Richard Paey, as the Supreme Court of Florida recently released its decision denying the request to hear his appeal See Background:
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Lagniappe (A little something extra)
American Pain Foundation adds humor section to website
Research has shown that distraction can increase pain tolerance. There is also a growing belief that humor and laughter can uniquely help people cope with pain and stress. Chronic pain is not a laughing matter, but in the worst of times, a good belly laugh can do wonders. Send us your favorite (clean) joke and check out their new humor section.
Poisonous tree frog brings hope to indigenous community in the Amazon
March 19, 2007
Used for centuries as a natural disease prevention and physical stimulant, an Amazonian tree frog has become a symbol of Brazil's fight to benefit the Indigenous from scientific developments based on their knowledge. The secretion of tree frog used by the Indigenous has demorphines, a pain-killer that is 33 per cent more effective than morphine, and has been studied to treat brain-cancer and Alzheimer's. Story
Crocodiles provide clues to new pain treatments for humans
March 14, 2007
Sydney University researchers have identified how crocodiles and other reptiles detect temperature - shedding new light on their adaptation to environmental changes and pointing to new pain treatments for humans. Story
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Editorial Team
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Lennie Duensing, Editorial
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