The American Academy of Pain Management

The American Academy of Pain Management is an inclusive, interdisciplinary, and integrative organization serving clinicians who treat people with pain through education, setting standards of care, and advocacy.

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A winning strategy: don't play through pain February 24, 2010 Source: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Athletes often misunderstand how serious an injury can be and try to rush back into competition without appropriate treatment and rehabilitation. Some of the most difficult cases seen by foot and ankle surgeons are those in which athletes have continued to play after an injury. Playing with pain is never a good strategy for athletes. Foot and ankle surgeons can determine the best course of treatment for the specific injury and help get athletes back into the game. [Story]
Pinch away the pain: scorpion venom could be an alternative to morphine February 21, 2010 Source: American Friends of Tel Aviv University Researchers are investigating new ways for developing a novel painkiller based on natural compounds found in the venom of scorpions. These compounds have gone through millions of years of evolution and some show high efficacy and specificity for certain components of the body with no side effects. [Story]
Ibuprofen may help stave off Parkinson's February 17, 2010 Source: Healthday A new study revealed that regular use of ibuprofen significantly lowers the risk for developing Parkinson's disease. People who took three or more tablets a week showed a 40 percent lower risk than those who didn't take the common pain reliever. [Story]