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In this interview, Peter Pryzbylkowski, MD, explains the gate control theory, how neuromodulation works, and who are candidates for it. Dr. Pryzbylkowski, a double board certified interventional pain physician and anesthesiologist whose practice is in Philadelphia, tells why he is excited about the...
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Dr. Mayank Gupta, President & CEO of the Kansas Pain Management and Neuroscience Research Center in Overland Park, discusses the need for experts in pain management to also be experts in medication management.
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Are autistic individuals hypo- or hypersensitive to pain, or indifferent to pain? A study in the journal of PAIN examined assumptions about how those with autism perceive pain. Sensory testing was done in 52 adults with autism, along with 52 nonautistic subjects to determine reactions to responses...
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How can dispensing pharmacists and retail pharmacists take a more active role in their community and as practitioners? Doctors Meyer-Junco and Seivert share their experiences as pharmacists, and the need to continue learning.
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Low back and/or pelvic pain (LBPP) is common during pregnancy: worldwide prevalence ranges from 24% to 90%. A meta-analysis of 1,040 women in 10 studies explored the efficacy of acupuncture for LBPP. Results seen in women who received acupuncture:
- Pain relief: significant
- Functional status...
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In this study, reported in Cureus, 92 patients were put into 2 groups based on whether their thoracic surgery was video assisted (VATS) or robotic assisted (RATS). All had operations anywhere from 6 months to 2 years before the study. Quality of life measures—pain/discomfort, self-care, anxiety...
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Dr. David Glick has been presenting a course on pain pathways at PAINWeek for years. It is always well attended, and always pertinent. Why? Effective clinical management of pain requires an understanding of the underlying mechanisms responsible for its generation. A skillful approach—based upon...
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Are enough practitioners aware that psychiatrists can be pain management specialists? The psychiatric pain management approach may be very different than that of a PM&R physician or neurologist. What works? What should primary care physicians, and so many others, know? PAINWeek asked Dr. Michael...
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Teamwork makes the dream work…and very probably lessens the pain burden on a patient. Dr. Mark Garofoli gives his view of the importance of collaborative care. He is an assistant professor and clinical pain management pharmacist at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown.