Academy News
Let's Talk Pain Coalition
The American Pain Foundation, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Society for Pain Management Nursing, with support from PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, have joined together to form the Let’s Talk Pain Coalition (the Coalition). The purpose of the Coalition is to foster better communication between healthcare professionals and patients, and ultimately, improve treatment outcomes. For more information about the Coalition and the results of a recent survey go to: info
CME Offering: Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Malignant Pain: A Focus on the Legal Side (Earn .5 CME credits) Activity
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Non-Academy News
Protecting Your Medical License-a letter from the Pain Practice Liability Association. letter
New Books:
Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Pain Management by
Michael I. Weintraub, MD, FACP, FAAN, Ravinder Mamtani, MBBS, MD, MSc, and Marc S. Micozzi, MD, PhD
Publishers Description: This book is an invaluable reference for a wide range of health care providers seeking to promote the health and quality of life of patients with chronic pain by employing evidence-based complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) methods. More information
Chronic Pain by
Gary W. Jay, MD.
Chronic Pain is intended to provide a conceptual framework of understanding for anyone who deals with chronic pain patients. More information
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This e-newsletter is made possible, in part, by an educational grant from Alpharma Inc.
This e-newsletter is made possible, in part, by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals
This e-newsletter is made possible, in part, by an educational grant from Purdue Pharma L.P.
 
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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 Studies In The News
Doctors’ questions about end-of-life legalities may result in patient pain
November 13, 2008 [Source: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center]
When treatment options dwindle or are exhausted, terminally ill-patients often opt for pain management and comfort over life-extending therapies. However, researhers now report that a lack of thorough understanding about the laws governing end-of-life care may be leaving many medical providers with an ethical dilemma and causing some terminally-ill patients considerable, unnecessary pain. Story
Clinical presentation of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome often differs in patients with history of sexual abuse
November 12, 2008 [Source: UroToday]
A new study tested the hypothesis that female patients with BPS, with or without a history of prior sexual abuse, have different clinical presentations. The authors of the study surmise that a history of sexual abuse may lead to increased central sensitization and increased pelvic pain compared to those without that history. Story
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Pain Stories In The News
Webcast addresses how persistent chronic pain can impact relationships
November 13, 2008 [Source: American Society of Pain Educators (ASPE)]
The American Society of Pain Educators (ASPE) launches today the third and final of a three-part educational Webcast series: Making Sure Your Relationships Aren't Pained When You're in Chronic Pain at www.painawareness.org. This Webcast addresses the psychological effects of chronic pain, in particular the stress it may cause on everyday relationships. Story
Foot Problems common among people with diabetes
November 11, 2008 [Source: Health Behavior News Service]
About 60 to 70 percent of all patients that develop diabetes in their lifetime will have some form of neuropathy, which is the loss of protective sensation, and therefore, increases their risk of having a foot problem. Knowing some of the warning signs of the problems dealing with my feet and taking care of those things immediately I knew would prevent larger issues Story
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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:
Baetz M, Bowen R.
Chronic pain and fatigue: associations with religion and spirituality. Abstract
Dobkin PL, Ionescu-Ittu R, Abrahamowicz M, et al.
Predictors of adherence to an integrated multimodal program for fibromyalgia. Abstract
Khadilkar A, Odebiyi DO, Brosseau L, et al.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus placebo for chronic
low-back pain. Abstract
Molsberger AF, Zhou J, Arndt D, et al.
Chinese acupuncture for chronic low back pain: an international expert survey. Abstract
Novy DM, Ritter LM, McNeill J.
A primer of ethical issues involving opioid therapy for chronic nonmalignant pain
in a multidisciplinary setting. Abstract
Seidel S, Aigner M, Ossege M, et al.
Antipsychotics for acute and chronic pain in adults Abstract
Thomas JR, Cooney GA, Slatkin NE.
Palliative care and pain: new strategies for managing opioid bowel dysfunction. Abstract
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Advocacy
American Pain Society Accepting Applications for Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Awards
November 20, 2008 [Source: The American Pain Society ]
Again next year, the American Pain Society, www.ampainsoc.org, will honor the country's outstanding pain care programs in its acclaimed Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Awards Program. APS is accepting awards submissions until Dec. 14, 2008. Story
American Pain Society hails enactment of military pain care laws
October 15, 2008 [Source: The American Pain Society ]
The American Pain Society has expressed strong support for action by Congress and President, which resulted in the enactment today of two pain care bills. The Veterans Pain Care Policy Act (S 2160) originated the Senate and subsequently was added to the Veterans Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 (S 2162). It will fund pain care programs in VA facilities and offer pain management for veterans with long-term pain. Story
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Legislative and Administrative Updates
State/Branch: Michigan. Senate
Synopsis: Provides that a prescription for a controlled substance included in schedule 2 shall not be filled more than 90 days after the date on which the prescription was issued.
Bill Number: S.B. 1366
Sponsor: George
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 In Senate. Read third time. Passed Senate -- . To House.
11/13/2008 To House Committee on Health Policy. [full text]
State/Branch: Pennsylvania. State Board of Nursing
Synopsis: State Board of Nursing amends nurse practitioner authorization to prescribe for Schedule II medications
Citation: 49 PA. Code Ch. 21
Source: Pennsylvania Bulletin 2008 November 8. 38(45): 6161
[full text]
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New Clinical Trials
Alabama
Headache Disorders
City: Birmingham
Summary: A study comparing the reduction in the number of severe headache days at six months in people with chronic migraine treated with topiramate and propranolol versus those treated with topiramate and a placebo.
Arizona
Arthritis
City: Peoria
Summary: A study evaluating the analgesic effects of naproxen and Ultracet in a walking model of osteoarthritis knee pain.
Back Pain
City: Chandler
Summary: A study to determine if duloxetine reduces the severity of chronic low back pain.
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Lagniappe (A little something extra)
Bullies may enjoy seeing others in pain
November 7, 2008 [Source: University of Chicago]
Scans of the aggressive youth's brains showed that an area that is associated with rewards was highlighted when the youth watched a video clip of someone inflicting pain on another person. Youth without the unusually aggressive behavior did not have that response, the study showed. Story
Is financial crisis the reason for your back pain? Leading pain doctor says talking, walking, laughing and sex can help
October 23, 2008 [Source: Norman Marcus M.D.]
If you've been suffering from back, neck or shoulder pain lately, much of it could be a direct result of the financial crisis gripping the world, says pain specialist Norman Marcus, M.D., who offers suggestions to help you deal with that pain. They include talking, walking, laughing and sex. Story
Physician uses harp to soothe, heal patients
October 13, 2008 [Source: Loyola University Health System]
The soothing tones of a harp filled her room at Loyola University Hospital as a patient closed her eyes and mentally journeyed off to a more serene place and time, free of the pain and worry of her serious illness. She remained in her tranquil haven for about 30 minutes until the harpist, internist and pediatrician Linda Fisher, completed her performance and quietly and unobtrusively packed up her music, stand and portable harp and prepared to leave. Story |
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Editorial Team
Edward Duensing, Research
Lennie Duensing, Editorial
Design
Carol Harper
Katie Ewing, Data Input
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