2019 AAPM Meeting Highlights from Medscape
Read articles about the latest pain research present at AAPM35 in Denver, March 6-10, 2019. View articles.
Read articles about the latest pain research present at AAPM35 in Denver, March 6-10, 2019. View articles.
Read articles about the latest pain research present at AAPM35 in Denver, March 6-10, 2019. View articles.
Background: The United States is undergoing a crippling opioid epidemic, spurred in part by overuse of prescription opioids by adults 25 to 64 years of age. Of concern are long-duration and high-dose initial prescriptions, which [...]
Negative affective states affect quality of life for patients suffering from pain. These maladaptive emotional states can lead to involuntary opioid overdose and many neuropsychiatric comorbidities. Uncovering the mechanisms responsible for pain-induced negative affect is [...]
This study will evaluate the efficacy of a recorded hypnosis intervention in reducing chronic pain among cancer survivors and will explore its biological and psychological mechanisms. Read the details.
Read articles about the latest pain research present at AAPM35 in Denver, March 6-10, 2019. View articles.
Importance: Risk of opioid use disorder, overdose, and death from prescription opioids increases as dosage, duration, and use of extended-release and long-acting formulations increase. States are well suited to respond to the opioid crisis through [...]
A research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain. [...]