Minimally-Invasive Treatment for ‘Frozen Shoulder’ Improves Patients’ Pain and Function
Pinhole incision enables blocking of blood supply to an inflamed joint, providing long-term relief. Full story.
Enhancing Patient Experience of Pain and Sleep Through Non-Pharmacological Strategies
Comfort can be a physical sensation, a psychological state, or both simultaneously (Pearson, 2009). Patient comfort in an inpatient setting is a subjective state that varies from each individual based on different factors and situations. Read [...]
Delta Opioid Receptor Identified as Promising Therapeutic Target for Inflammatory Pain Relief
Delta opioid receptors have a built-in mechanism for pain relief and can be precisely targeted with drug-delivering nanoparticles—making them a promising target for treating chronic inflammatory pain with fewer side effects, according to a [...]
New Injection Techniques for Treating Chronic Foot Pain
AAPM member Steven Richeimer, MD discusses new research that focused on the various injection techniques that are used for addressing chronic pain and how effective they are in alleviating chronic foot pain. Full story.
AAPM Responds to CDC Call for Comments on Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
Comments submitted by the American Academy of Pain Medicine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Docket No. CDC-2020-0029 on June 15, 2020. View full comments including references.The American Academy of Pain Medicine appreciates [...]
AAPM Early Investigator Research Grant Letters of Intent Due January 20
The AAPM Research Committee is seeking applications for preliminary or pilot research projects relevant to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to pain management. Letters of intent are due January 20. Full story. Help AAPM continue [...]
Questions to Ask a Pain Management Doctor
AAPM President Tim J. Lamer, MD, is interviewed in this U.S. News & World Report, about the importance of taking time to research the types of pain management doctors and the treatments they provide their [...]
Effects Of Using Text Message Interventions For The Management Of Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review
Musculoskeletal pain is the greatest cause of disability worldwide. Owing to its increasing prevalence and burden, the importance of affordable treatments has been highlighted. Text message interventions are accessible, low cost, and effective in promoting [...]
Integrated Pain Management Programs
The Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality (AHRQ) is requesting supplemental evidence and data for research protocols for Integrated Pain Management Programs. Submission deadline is December 8, 2020. Read more.
Mass General, Fern Health Broaden Digital Collaboration for Pain Management
Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital and Fern Health, a provider of digital programs for chronic pain, have expanded their collaboration, giving the company access to 10 million de-identified patient records to help refine and personalize its [...]