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American Academy of Pain Management
21st Annual Clinical Meeting
September 21-24, 2010, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Pain Studies In The News
Could the hot stuff in chili peppers ease your tingling nerve pain?October 13, 2009 Source: Health Behavior News Service
A new review suggests, although not strongly, that 4 of 10 people could experience some pain relief from topical capsaicin cream. Capsaicin is the active component of chili peppers. Review studies compared topical capsaicin to either placebo or to another active treatment for pain. In seven of the studies, 41 percent of participants who received the active capsaicin cream experienced “some degree of pain relief, compared to about 26 percent with placebo. [Story]
Physiotherapy helps relieve painful male prostate condition
October 13, 2009 Source: CNW or Canadian Physiotherapy Association
New research regarding the benefits of physiotherapy in treating prostititis is promising. Preliminary studies show that physiotherapy can help relieve the symptoms of prostatitis. It involves correcting muscle imbalances by stretching and strengthening hip and back muscles, stretching of pelvic floor muscles, patient education on pain self-management techniques, and biofeedback. [Story]
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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Integrative Pain Management Up Close and Personal – A Visit with Bettina Herbert, MD, by Debra Nelson-Hogan (article)
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Stories
Sickle cell anemia complications can be reduced with targeted treatmentsOctober 13, 2009 Source: Geisinger Health System
According to Geisinger physician Dr. Jagadeesh Ramdas, targeted treatments and coping methods are available to ease the pain and reduce the chance for complications in sickle cell anemia. Ramdas believes that if patients and their families are proactive, making a lifelong commitment to using the proper medications and undergoing appropriate treatments, they can learn to cope with the disease and live normal lives. [Story]
The headache center concept: moving beyond a pill or an ice pack
October 6, 2009 Source: Geisinger Health System
Todd Rozen suffered from chronic migraines for more than three decades and it’s his fascination with understanding and treating this chronic condition – and the diminished quality of life that accompanies it – that led him to become a headache specialist. Rozen explains that the goal of the new Geisinger Headache Center is to give options to patients who are frustrated and to offer new avenues to get better and to improve their quality of life. [Story]
Policy and Law
FDA panel recommends approval of new oxycodone formulation
September 24, 2009 Source: MedPage Today
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend approval of a new formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride (OxyContin) that is more difficult to crush or dissolve, and which may deter drug abuse. If it's approved, Purdue will produce only the newer version and stop shipping the old one.
[Story]
GAO: Medicaid wastes millions on phony prescriptions for painkillers
October 1, 2009 Source: kaiserhealthnews.org
A new report by the Government Accountability Office found that state and federal officials failed to detect millions of dollars in Medicaid prescription drug abuse. An audit of the government program in five large states found about 65,000 instances of beneficiaries improperly obtaining potentially addictive drugs at a cost of about $65 million during 2006 and 2007 - including thousands of prescriptions written for dead patients or by people posing as doctors.
[Story]
Prescription Addiction, Diversion, and Abuse
In 16 states, drug deaths overtake traffic fatals
October 1, 2009 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In 16 states and counting, drugs now kill more people than auto accidents do, the government said Wednesday. Experts said the startling shift reflects two opposite trends: driving is becoming safer, and the legal and illegal use of powerful prescription painkillers is on the rise. The drug-related death rate roughly doubled from the late 1990s to 2006, according to the most recent CDC data.
[Story]
Increase in fatal poisonings involving opioid analgesics in the United States, 1999-2006
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Drug poisonings are the largest portion of the poisoning burden and opioid analgesic-related deaths are among the fastest increasing drug poisoning deaths. This report highlights trends in fatal opioid analgesic-related poisonings from the years 1999-2006.
[Story]
Product News/Clinical Trial Results
Progenics regains rights to Relistor from WyethOctober 14, 2009 Source: Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc®
On Wednesday, Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc said it reached a deal with Wyeth to regain worldwide rights to Relistor, a medicine used to treat constipation caused by opioid pain drugs. In early 2011, Progenics plans to file an application seeking U.S. approval for use of the product in treating opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic pain, such as back pain -- a many times larger patient population than for its currently approved use. [Story]
Topline results from Phase 2 clinical trial of oral NKTR-118 presented at 20th American Academy of Pain Management Annual Clinical Meeting (AAPM) in Phoenix
October 10, 2009 Source: Nektar Therapeutics
In a Phase 2 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of 208 patients with opioid-induced constipation, NKTR-118 met the primary endpoint of increase in spontaneous bowel movements over the baseline period. There was no reversal or reduction of opioid-mediated analgesia in any dose groups. NKTR-118 was also well tolerated with the most commonly reported side effects being dose-dependent gastrointestinal-related effects. [Story]
More Product News/Clinical Trial Results
Research Abstracts
Stay up-to-date on the latest research! This section 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:
Pampati S, Cash KA, Manchikanti L
Accuracy of diagnostic lumbar facet joint nerve blocks: a 2-year follow-up of 152
patients diagnosed with controlled diagnostic blocks.
Pain physician. 2009 Sep-Oct;12(5):855-66
[Abstract]
Kelly RB.
Acupuncture for pain.
American family physician. 2009 Sep 1;80(5):481-4.
[Abstract]
Greve KW, Etherton JL, Ord J, et al.
Detecting malingered pain-related disability: classification accuracy of the Test
of Memory Malingering.
The Clinical neuropsychologist. 2009 Sep 1:1-22.
[Abstract]
Bosomworth NJ.
Exercise and knee osteoarthritis: benefit or hazard?
Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien. 2009 Sep;55(9):871-8.
[Abstract]
Shaheen PE, Walsh D, Lasheen W, et al.
Opioid equianalgesic tables: are they all equally dangerous?
Journal of pain and symptom management. 2009 Sep;38(3):409-17.
[Abstract]
Legislative Updates
Branch of Government: New Hampshire. House
Title:NH L.S.R. 2090
Summary: Relates to requiring certain identification for a pharmacist to dispense schedule II or III controlled drugs to patients.
Sponsor: Day
Latest Action: 09/29/2009 Filed
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Advocacy
New palliative medicine hotline reaches California
October 13, 2009 Source: San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine
Health care professionals in California communities lacking palliative medicine resources can now access top quality palliative care consultative and educational support through a new hotline provided by The Institute for Palliative Medicine. The hotline, formally called the "California Palliative Care Consultation Center Hotline," is better known as PAL- MED CONNECT. Launched in the San Diego region in July, it is now available across California and can be accessed by calling (toll free) 1-877-PAL-MED4.
[Story]
SIUE School of Pharmacy launches collaborative site for pain, palliative care pharmacy
October 1, 2009 Source: Southern Illinois University
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy has launched a new Web site: www.pharmacypainsummit.com, designed to encourage thought sharing and learning among practitioners in pain and palliative care pharmacy. The site is structured as a blog with comment sections enabled for ongoing discussion among those involved with and interested in health care, pain management, palliative care and related pharmacy topics.
[Story]
New Practice Guidelines
Analgesics, Opioid
Utah Department of Health
Utah clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids for treatment of pain
[Summary and recommendations]
Arthritis
National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions (U.K.)
Osteoarthritis. The care and management of osteoarthritis in adults
[Summary and recommendations]
Clinical Trials
Alabama
Analgesics, Opioid
City: Birmingham
Summary:A prospective, multi-center, observational registry of patients using prescription medications containing oxycodone immediate release for the treatment of pain.
Arizona
Digestive System Diseases
City: Phoenix
Summary: A 16 week study seeks individuals who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Study medication will be provided along with lab tests and physical exams.
New Books
A Massage Therapist's Guide to Treating Headaches and Neck Pain
By Sandy Fritz, MS, NCTMB and Leon Chaitow, ND, DO
The massage therapist's guide to treating headaches and neck pain is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain that can be effectively addressed with therapeutic massage and associated methods easily incorporated into massage. Assessment procedures are provided both to identify appropriate treatment and to alert the massage therapist to more serious conditions that could be responsible for the symptoms and require a referral for further diagnosis and treatment. Protocols for treatment using massage and other soft tissue methods are provided. The text is written in a practical way that is user friendly.
Incorporates a DVD demonstrating the palpation and treatment methods.
- Abundant illustrations and photos
- Easy reference, easy language
- DVD demonstrating methods and technique, such as: massage of face and head, massage of neck; and treatment of breathing pattern disorders and headaches
- Written by two world-renowned authors
Price: $ 49.95 Softcover
Lagniappe
Comfort food: chocolate, water reduce pain response to heatOctober 14, 2009 Source: University of Chicago Medical Center
A new study has found that eating chocolate or drinking water can blunt pain, reducing a rat's response to a hot stimulus. Rats were given either a chocolate chip to eat or had sugar water or regular water infused directly into their mouth. As the rat swallowed the chocolate, a heat stimulus that normally causes the animal to lift its paw off the floor was activated. Rats were much slower to raise their paw while eating or drinking, compared to tests conducted while they were awake, but not eating.
[Story]
Cocoa enriched diets may be beneficial in treatment of migraine
September 16 2009 Source: International Headache Society
A recent study has provided the first evidence for the value of cocoa as a dietary supplement in repressing inflammatory responses that are thought to play a role in migraine. Researchers discovered that a cocoa-enriched diet in rats can repress the proteins that are associated with the promotion and maintenance of inflammatory responses such as migraine.
[Story]
Persistent pain may accelerate signs of aging by two to three decades in middle-aged adults
September 16, 2009 Source: Journal of the American Geriatric Society
According to a recent study, people with pain develop the functional limitations classically associated with aging at much earlier ages. Researchers examined data from the 2004 Health and Retirement Study of individuals, aged 50 and older, who were tested across four physical abilities. They found that the abilities of those aged 50 to 59 with pain were far more comparable to subjects aged 80 to 89 without pain, of whom 4% were able to jog 1 mile and 55% were able to walk several blocks.
[Story]
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