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Emerging research shows that chronic pain produces a substantial biological burden and can promote cellular aging and produce systemic biological wear and tear. However, there also exists biological resilience factors, and bolstering these may prevent or reverse the biological burden of pain. Afton...
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Dr. Jennifer Hah on pain as the fifth vital sign, and the pluses of interdisciplinary care.
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A large body of research supports the use of pain science education--explaining pain from a neurophysiology framework--in conjunction with other treatment interventions for optimal outcomes in patients living with daily pain. What does pain science education mean and how is it delivered? Kate...
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Kathryn A. Schopmeyer, a Physical Therapy Program Coordinator in Pain Management at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System, gives her view on pain as the fifth vital sign.
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Jessica Geiger-Hayes, a pharmacist from Ohio, answers our questions on opioids, healthcare, patient vs practitioner goals, and more, in this interview from PAINWeek 2017.
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Dr. Cuevas-Trisan discusses the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology, and talks about what he sees at the VA where he is Chief of the Physical Medicine, Rehabilitiation & Pain Management Service.
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Dr. Cuevas-Trisan, Chief of the Physical Medicine, Rehabilitiation & Pain Management Service of the West Palm Beach VA in Florida, discusses nonopioid pain treatment options, concerns over healthcare costs, and whether pain scores are helpful.
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Adverse childhood experiences and the trauma they cause can perpetuate chronic pain throughout a lifetime. Despite this, many practitioners fail to properly identify or assess trauma and unknowingly become frustrated when patients fail to become better. PSYDs Melissa Fledderjohann and Christian...
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We certainly know that constipation is a reliably experienced side effect from opioid therapy. And I'm sure most everyone has been constipated at some point in their life. It's certainly not a great topic to talk about, but it's very uncomfortable. It makes people nauseated. Just really makes them...
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A new study, led by RTI International, will examine fresh strategies that may be effective in addressing the crisis of opioid misuse while preserving access to opioids for chronic pain patients who benefit from their use. Lead researcher Lauren McCormack, PhD, vice president of the Public Health...