As part of the HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-term) Initiative, the National Institute of Health (NIH) will support research on how chronic pain develops and on new treatments to alleviate chronic pain.
NIH Supports HEAL Initiative
FDA Commissioner Says Balance Access to Appropriate Treatment with Need to Stem Misuse and Abuse of Opioids
In a lengthy public statement issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 9, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb pledged: “While we work to ensure appropriate and rational prescribing of opioids, we won’t lose sight of the needs of Americans living with serious chronic pain or coping with pain at the end of life. They, too, face significant challenges.
Senators Submit Bipartisan Letter on Behalf of Marijuana Research
Eight senators submitted a letter to Attorney General Sessions Sessions regarding the status of 26 open applications to manufacture marijuana for research purposes.
Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor
APS President Dr. William Maixner and APS Board Member Dr. John Markman speak to NPR on how to talk to your doctor about pain.
Don't Be Afraid of Pain
A recent study found that patients who were educated on the neuroscience of pain and persisted in challenging physical therapy despite their chronic pain had better mental and physical health, and less disability than the standard treatment. The researchers conclude that staying active despite the pain can result in overall better health – including the pain itself.
Medical Marijuana a Hit with Seniors
APS Director-at-Large, Dr. Mark Wallace, appears in an article that reports on the positive impact of medical marijuana use among seniors.
Call for Applications: Alan Edwards Clinical Fellowship
The Alan Edwards Fellowship in Clinical Pain Research is a training opportunity for health care professionals already possessing an MD or PhD who are interested in pursuing original clinical research in the field of pain medicine with the team at the AEPMU.
The Neuroscience of Pain
This article explores the recent history of basic and clinical research into the neuroscience of acute and chronic pain. Human volunteers and functional MRI are particularly emphasized.
American Pain Society Selects Tonya Palermo, PhD Treasurer and Three New Directors
The American Pain Society today announced its selections of clinical psychologist Tonya Palermo, Ph.D. as Treasurer and three new members of the Board of Directors: John Markman, M.D., Jamie Rhudy, Ph.D. and David Tauben, M.D.
Pain Rehab Programs without Opioids Proving Effective
New research, published this month by the American Pain Society (APS), adds to burgeoning scientific evidence showing that interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs are an effective alternative to opioids for chronic pain management.
Post-Surgical Opioid Treatment May Increase the Risk of Chronic Pain
A recent study in rats found that morphine treatment after laparotomy prolonged pain and hypersensitivity after the surgery, with longer opioid treatment correlated with longer pain duration. This prolongation of chronic pain could be due to inflammation in the central nervous system caused by the opioid treatment.
U.S. Research Institutions Received Over $2.3 Billion in Private Funding for Basic Science in 2017
Research institutions in the U.S. received more than $2.3 billion for basic science research in 2017 from foundations, philanthropists, corporations, and charities, according to the Private Funding of Basic Science Survey conducted by the Science Philanthropy Alliance. The top ten institutions received 65% of this amount.
The NIH HEAL Initiative and Pain Research
Read the Director's Message from Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director of NINDS, and the JAMA Viewpoint to get a better understanding of the HEAL initiative.
The Gerber Foundation - Pediatric Research
The Foundation is interested in fresh approaches to solving common, everyday problems or emerging issues within our defined focus area. Projects should focus on issues faced by care providers that, when implemented, will improve the health, nutrition and/or developmental outcomes for infants and young children. The board is particularly looking for practical solutions that can be easily and rapidly implemented on a broad scale with a predictable time frame to clinical application.
FDA launches innovation challenge to spur development of medical devices
As part of the agency's ongoing commitment to address the epidemic of opioid misuse and abuse, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched an innovation challenge to spur the development of medical devices, including digital health technologies and diagnostic tests that could provide novel solutions to detecting, treating and preventing addiction, addressing diversion and treating pain.
From Stolen Pills to the U.S. Public Health Service: My Story of Recovery
Christopher Jones, a captain in the Commissioned Corps, tells of his struggle with addiction and his story of recovery to give hope to others.
APS President Speaks at the NIH Pain Consortium.
William Maixner, DDS PhD, gave an update from the American Pain Society at the 13th Annual Pain Consortium Symposium on June 1. View the presentation.
Highlights From the Scientific Summit: Can Nanomedicine Play a Role in the Future of Pain Treatment?
Treatments that target only specific cell types may potentially relieve chronic pain from neuroinflammation while avoiding the side effects of systemic drugs.