Pain Stories in the News
American Geriatrics Society announces new guidelines to improve pain management, quality of life, and quality of care for older patients
April 30, 2009 Source: American Geriatrics Society
Pfizer Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its second Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition, which aims to fund and support independent neuropathic pain research in the areas of basic biomedical, clinical and health sciences. Story
Clinical Topicals makes breakthrough migraine treatment available free to soldiers
May 20, 2009 Source: Dr. Hyson's Headache System
Clinical Topicals PHP announced today that it is making its new migraine treatment, Dr. Hyson's Headache System, available free to military personnel returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Story
American Pain Society issues new guideline for low back pain interventions, surgery
May 13, 2009 Source: American Pain Society
The American Pain Society (APS) has issued a new clinical practice guideline for low back pain that emphasizes the use of non-invasive treatments over interventional procedures, as well as shared decision-making between provider and patient. These recommendations are based on a more complete body of evidence than was available even just several years ago, consequently, it is believe that these recommendations will give physicians more confidence when treating patients with persistent back pain. Story |
