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PAINWeek 2016
Billed as "the largest US pain conference for frontline clinicians with an interest in pain management," PAINWeek offers in-depth, thought-provoking "courses and master classes, special interest sessions, and satellite events geared toward physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, hospitalists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in pain management."
Ravid Prasad, PhD: Do These Pain Interventions Improve Function?
Ravi Prasad, Phd, Stanford University, shared his work with the Stanford Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Pain Program to help improve patient quality of life.
Electronic Caps Report NSAID Rescue Medication Usage
A phase 3 study presented at PAINWeek 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, showed the benefits of using an electronic tracking system.
Treating Pain Alone Isn't Enough for Someone with Psychological Symptoms
Whether it’s drugs or procedures, there are different strategies for managing chronic pain. However, when psychological symptoms come into play, treatment may need to take an alternative course.
Poor Correspondence Between Pain Data and Actual Symptoms Hurts Patients
In a perfect world, the pain data provided by diagnostic tests would match up with how a patient is actually feeling. However, the association is probably not as strong as doctors would like.
First-in-Class Drug Yields High Hopes for Chronic Low Back Pain
Researchers behind the potential new opioid, cebranopadol, presented efficacy and safety results at PAINWeek 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alexis LaPietra, DO: Treating Acute Pain in Emergency Medicine
Pain management is everyone's job. It's a human problem.
Study Says Oxycodone Effectively Manages Chronic Pain in Elderly Patients
Oxycodone is one opioid option for patients with chronic pain and other conditions. The drug, however, has not been extensively studied in older patients.
Alexis LaPietra, DO: Alternatives As Efficacious As Opiates
"Opiates are not the first line for every condition; they should not be reflexively prescribed," said Alexis LaPietra, DO, St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Is it Neuropathic Pain or Sensory Hypersensitivity?
Different types of pain respond to different medications; so a collaborative team across the United States and United Kingdom looked at how the Chronic Pain Questionnaire (CPQ) can assist in making those important treatment decisions.
Nitrous Oxide Is Safe, Effective for Painful Procedures
There’s many benefits to using nitrous oxide for analgesia – which is why it’s a staple for dentists. Dubbed “laughing gas,” the tasteless, colorless gas has proven to be safe and effective for both adults and children.
Kevin Zacharoff, MD: The Challenges of Managing Patients with Chronic Pain
There is a lot of regulatory scrutiny, media attention, and confusion about managing pain, so patient education should be at the forefront of physicians' minds.
Acute Low Back Pain Does Not Call for Opioids
It may seem like opioids could be a “quick fix” for acute low back pain, but introducing the drugs early on increases the risk for dependency and addiction.
Kevin Zacharoff, MD: Pain, Drugs, and Ethics
Pain is the single most common reason people seek medical attention - more than heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
Lidocaine Shouldn't Be Used Only by Dentists to Manage Pain
When a patient presents at the emergency room with severe pain, there are various things to take into consideration before deciding on a course of action. But there are new options out there that probably aren’t at the forefront of your thinking.
Spice Found in Curry Appears to Reduce Inflammation
Presented at PAINWeek 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, researchers looked at how turmeric could be used as a safer, more tolerable option for pain control.
Not All Doctors Are on Board with New CDC Opioid Guidelines
In March 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new guidelines for prescribing opioids. And while the aim is to curb the deadly opioid epidemic, some physicians saying that the changes could cause other prescription issues.
The “Forgotten Opioid” Is Beneficial as First-Line Drug or in Rotation
Oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, and codeine are among the commonly recognized prescription painkillers. But levorphanol is one that has been around since 1953, yet is often left behind for a newer medication.
Study Finds Opioids Provide Chronic Pain Relief for at Least Three Months
The subjectivity of pain is just one of the reasons that it’s challenging to manage. A common strategy comes in the form of prescription drugs, which poses its own set of challenges. Therefore, it isn’t clear how well opioids actually work.
James Fricton, DDS, MS: The Significance of Transformative Care
Dr. Fricton of the University of Minnesota and HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research explored how to make transformative care a practical part in treating patients with chronic pain.
Revised FDA-Recommended Questions for Potential Opioid Abuse Provide Clearer Outcomes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created the Guidance for the Assessment of Abuse Potential of drugs for patients who have a history of recreational opioid use. But does the strategy actually work?
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