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When we consider the 50 billion brain cells and trillions of connections that are involved in the experience of pain, it’s preposterous to think that administering a pill or a series of pills or a patch is really going to change the environment substantially. There are so many ways to impact that...
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Smartphone technology has been rapidly emerging and now there are about 44,000 health-related applications out on the market. A substantial proportion are directed at improving outcomes in people who suffer from pain. For older patients who live alone, they can be important clinical eyes and ears; a...
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Visceral pain relates to pain in the organs of the body, so it could be the chest, or more likely, the abdomen or the pelvis. It is somewhat unlike other pain syndromes in a sense that visceral pain activates the autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic nervous system or the...
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Osteoarthritic conditions and resultant pain are common in most clinicians’ practice. Dr. Stanos discusses the role of central sensitization in pain causation, and the benefits and risks associated with various pharmacological treatment options.
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As mobile technology has become more ubiquitous and widely used by all age groups, its potential for pain management has become more apparent. Dr. Reid reviews the current landscape for devices and apps, and considers some challenges to the adoption of mHealth technologies by older populations.
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The available research provides scant evidence in support of medication or interventional procedures for reducing pain associated with functional impairment. Dr. Pohl outlines the elements of a more comprehensive treatment approach that engages nonpharmacologic modalities.
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A geriatric psychiatrist discussed the epidemiology and screening process for these frequently comorbid conditions, and why considering these chronic conditions as linked may improve treatment outcomes in older patients.
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Dr. Jay recounts the case of a patient in pain whose examination was pathophysiologically normal in all respects. Where should the clinician look for clues? Successful treatment may depend on connecting the seemingly unrelated facts.
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Dr. Jay discusses the clinical aspects of concussion, postconcussion syndrome, and minor traumatic brain injury. What should the frontline practitioner know about the pathophysiology, and about available options for treatment?
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Most workers compensation claims involve pain treatment, and most of that therapy involves pharmaceuticals. Dr. Foster overviews the trends and treatment guidelines that primary care practitioners should be aware of, to achieve the best outcomes for injured workers.