Abstract: Background: Etiology of neck and shoulder pain may be multifactorial. When surgical intervention is indicated, the choice of whether to start with spine or shoulder surgery is an important clinical decision to make based [...]
Macrophages are central to the pathophysiology of endometriosis: they dictate the growth and vascularization of endometriosis lesions and more recently have been shown to promote lesion innervation. The aim of this study was to determine [...]
A medical startup called MindX Sciences are working to develop a blood test using biomarker technology for those conditions that have previously been so hard to measure, including pain. Full story.
On July 29, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that includes proposals to update payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician [...]
The recent dissolutions of the American Pain Society (APS) as well as the Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM) have deeply disheartened AAPM leaders and members. In acknowledgement of dues already paid to APS and/or [...]
The Academy is now accepting nominations for available 2021-22 positions on the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee, as well as for 2021 Annual Meeting Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is August 23.Learn more and [...]
AAPM Call for Nominations Each year AAPM invites Active Members to participate in an open call for Board and Nominating Committee nominations, as well as Annual Meeting Awards nominations. The Academy is now inviting nominations [...]
CMS has announced a proposal to cover acupuncture for certain Medicare patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). To be covered, patients must be enrolled participants either in clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes [...]
Welcome to a free sample of AAPM education. Discounted AAPM Annual Meeting registration and free/discounted access to AAPM online education are just a few benefits of AAPM membership. Take a free test drive of this [...]
Former APS and AIPM members are welcome additions to the AAPM member community. The recent dissolutions of the Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM) as well as the American Pain Society (APS) have deeply disheartened [...]
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