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Gabapentin and pregabalin are being misused and abused, but remain unscheduled. Why? What's all the GABA about? Drs. Brooks and Kominek discuss.
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Two pharmacists give their views on the current climate in pain management. It's not just about the proper treatment, it's about choosing the proper treatment for this particular patient. Drs. Brooks and Kominek discuss patients, medications, and guidelines.
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At PAINWeek we look at topics from all sides. Here, Michael C. Barnes, an attorney who practices law with DCBA Law and Policy in Washington DC, gives his opinion on the opioid controversy, and what practitioners and patients should think about as Plan B.
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David Glick discusses potential new treatment options, clinical trials, and possibly adjusting the old molecule for patients in need.
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The opioid controversy is steadily growing. What can practitioners prescribe instead to avoid contributing to the opioid epidemic? Perhaps the first question to ask is how can we re-evaluate the patient's complaint? David Glick discusses the need for better examination of patient's need and...
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Practitioners are feeling the pinch of prescribing opioids, but what to do instead? Drs. McPherson and McPherson call out for some good old common sense.
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The insurance industry's curiosity about pharmacogenomics is interesting because those of us who talk about policy tried to help them understand that they can save a lot of money, which really is their only concern. However, the insurance industry is a little bit uncomfortable after the urine drug...
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Medication assisted therapy (MAT) has been shown to be an effective approach to treating patients with substance abuse issues, but its implementation by primary care has been slow and uneven. New research conducted by a team from University of Michigan seeks to address this problem and encourage the...
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Increasing concern over long-term opioid therapy for chronic noncancer pain has prompted interest in opioid sparing alternatives. Is cannabis useful as an opioid sparing approach to pain management? Dr. Badiola considers the evidence.
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Multidrug therapy has been part of the chronic pain treatment armamentarium for many years. In this segment, Dr. Argoff reviews the concept and offers guidance on its engagement.