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Watch as Charles E. Argoff, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program at Albany Medical Center, examines the increasing use of gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) for neuropathic pain management, particularly in postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), amid growing...
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Drs. Jeffrey Gudin, MD, Charles E. Argoff, MD, and Roberto Ciccocioppo, PhD examine the challenges of managing moderate to severe pain, where opioids are often the only effective option but come with significant risks, including misuse, dependence, and overdose. Opioids primarily activate the...
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Women veterans face a unique challenge in pain management, with menopause adding another layer of complexity to chronic pain, PTSD, and MST. This combination increases the risk for long-term opioid prescribing, mental health struggles, and worsened symptoms.
Felice Indindoli, D.Ac, PAINWeek...
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In this insightful video, Dr. Susan Fitts & Dr. Emilia Moreno dive into the complex connection between chronic pain and mental health.
They explore:
-How patients with chronic pain can be impacted psychologically and emotionally, and how the cause of pain influences mental wellbeing.
-The...
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Struggling with chronic pain? Explore non-pharmacological and innovative therapies that can transform pain management. Jeffrey Gudin, MD, physician and faculty member at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, discusses why opioids shouldn't always be the first line of treatment and...
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Dr. Neel Mehta on Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC)
How common is opioid-induced constipation (OIC) among patients taking opioids? Could it be misdiagnosed as conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, or diverticulitis? Why do patients often struggle to discuss this issue...
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Kate A. Schopmeyer, PT, DPT, CPE, Physical Therapy Program Coordinator for Pain Management at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System, discusses the impact of verbal cues on pain management. Learn how these cues can decrease or increase pain perception at a physiological level, involving the opioid...
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Robert A. Bonakdar, MD, FAAFP, FACN Director of Pain Management at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, CA, delves into the consequences of clinicians neglecting essential breaks. In this expert interview, Dr. Bonakdar shares with PAINWeek the profound effects of clinician...
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David M. Glick, DC, DAIPM, CPE, FASPE, CEO and Medical Director of HealthQ2, brings over 30 years of expertise in evaluating chronic and complex pain pathologies.
Speaking with PAINWeek, he advocates for hands-on exams over relying solely on imaging studies. Dr. Glick challenges the conventional...
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Within the medico-legal landscape of opioid prescribing. Discover how to bridge the knowledge gap on the legalities of opioid prescribing, especially for new physicians and medical students. Gain insights into the importance of understanding the 2022 CDC clinical guidelines for safer opioid...