Acetaminophen (paracetamol, acetyl-para-aminophenol; APAP) was ineffective for low back pain and provided only clinically insignificant relief of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain while quadrupling the risk for liver function abnormalities, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published March 31 by Australian researchers in the British Medical Journal.
Various studies on problematic opioid use in chronic pain patients have been conducted over the years, but many of them have failed to clearly define misuse, abuse and addiction. One group of researchers believe they’ve uncovered an updated review of this topic with definitions of their own.
APS is extremely pleased to advise you that the National Pain Strategy draft is now available for review. Individuals are encouraged to comment on the National Pain Strategy draft.
The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) announces the 2015 spring and fall grant cycle.
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Current newsroom release regarding the 34th Annual Scientific Meeting in Palm Springs.
From the APS Newsroom
Current research in The Journal of Pain discuss the latest in therapeutic opioids, chronic headaches, chronic neck pain and pain education.
The following highlight summarizes the article “Effectiveness of Jyoti Meditation Patients with Chronic Neck Pain and Psychological Distress–A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial” from The Journal of Pain (Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2015).
APS is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of the Sharon S. Keller Chronic Pain Research Grant Program.
You do not want to miss the 2015 annual meeting in Palm Springs. The 34th APS Annual Scientific Meeting features exciting opportunities for attendee engagement and education sessions. Register now to reserve your spot.
The APS “Pain Research Agenda for the 21st Century” is a goal-oriented approach emphasizing important outcomes that must be achieved to meaningfully advance pain treatment.
APS provides members with networking opportunities at the Annual Scientific Meeting and through shared interest groups, regional activities, committees and task forces, and other informal gatherings.
The Annals of Internal Medicine recently published a systematic review and appraisal of guidelines for use of opioids to treat chronic pain, which included the APS-American Academy of Pain Medicine Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain.
This funding opportunity announcement seeks small business organizations to develop opioid and adjuvant drug combinations within a single dosage form for treatment of a pain condition.
