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Helping you to make the most of your time on the Internet. The mission of Pain Treatment Topics is to serve as a noncommercial resource for healthcare professionals & their patients, providing open access to clinical news, information, research, and education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management practices. Visit the Site Overview for an explanation of the various tabs and sections.
A special U.S. FDA Advisory Committee recently considered the agency’s proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) intended to stem the tide of problems associated with extended-release opioid pain relievers. By a large majority, the committee turned down the FDA’s sensible plans, saying a broader approach and more rigorous restrictions are needed; however, the wisdom of the Committee’s decision at this time might be questioned. See discussion>
Vitamin D is no longer considered a vitamin, but rather a hormone that may have remarkably beneficial functions well beyond those of regulating calcium absorption and bone health, including the relief of pain for many patients. This long blogpost provides an UPDATE on recently published research as well as some contrary perspectives and perplexing new guidelines on vitamin D.
> Treat RA Early, Aggressively, Researchers Say > Does the Weather Really Affect Pain? > CAM Popular for Back Pain Relief, Survey > Glucosamine of No Help for Chronic Low Back Pain? > Dietary Supplements for Arthritis Pain Examined > Action Needed to Prevent GI Problems with NSAIDs > Chronic Pain Surveys Portray a World of Hurt See Table of Contents for ALL Updates> Stay Updated on UPDATES, Register for e-Notifications>
Opioid Rx & Safety
From: Physician Clinical Support System for Methadone (PCSS-M); Elinore F. McCance-Katz, MD, PhD; July 2010. Understanding Opioid Metabolism Review describes the basics of opioid analgesic metabolism and the factors influencing it. See details> Managing Opioid Emergencies Opioid emergencies are rarely sudden events; they are usually foretold by signs-symptoms of overmedication, which can be reversed. See details>
New Pain-Treatment GUIDELINES
VA/DoD Guideline for the Management of From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense (VA/DoD); 2010. EULAR Recommendations for the Management of RA with DMARDS From: European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR); 2010
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Comprehensive Assessment of Fibromyalgia and Overlapping Conditions From: MedscapeCME Rheumatology; 2010.
Resources for Patients Update – What to Do With Leftover Medications?
Clinical Concepts: Pain Therapies Update - 2010 ACPA Consumer Guide to Pain Medication & Treatment
Document provides current information on pharmacotherapies as well as their potential side effects, and other treatments for pain. Iit is perhaps the most concise and complete document of its kind, which also makes it an excellent reference for all healthcare providers. See details>
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Diagnosing FMS Without Counting Tender Points
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Improper disposal of unused prescription drugs raises concerns from both environmental and societal perspectives. A particular problem is that the improper disposal of opioid pain relievers has led to their diversion and misuse. New guidance from the FDA recommends the disposal of almost all opioid medicines via flushing down the toilet. 
From: American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), 2010.
Our listing of Pain & Disability Assessment Tools is one of the most frequently visited features. We continually work to make this the most comprehensive offering available anywhere.
New approaches have been developed for use in daily practice to establish a diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and to measure its severity without the need to count tender points. Such diagnostic criteria also can be used to detect fibromyalgia as a comorbidity in other clinical illnesses, and may be easier for some practitioners to use than traditional ACR criteria. 
Purdue Pharma L.P. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its Butrans™ (buprenorphine) transdermal system for the management of moderate to severe chronic pain. Buprenorphine, previously approved only in parenteral form for analgesia in the U.S., is a unique opioid offering potential benefits for patients needing long-term around-the-clock analgesia. 
Registration for the AAPM (American Academy of Pain Management) 21st Annual Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, is now available online. This is the only educational conference that truly addresses multimodal and integrative approaches for pain management and attracts healthcare professionals representing diverse disciplines. It is a genuinely unique learning and networking opportunity. 
The goal and vision of PAINWeek 2010 in Las Vegas, NV, is to disseminate knowledge and tools to frontline clinicians who are faced with treating the majority of patients in pain. PAINWeek offers 100+ hours of continuing education. 
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) conferences attract an eclectic mix of healthcare providers, international stakeholder organizations, government regulators, and patient advocates. A vital focus is on the critical role of medication assisted treatment for opioid dependence and the evidence-based science behind it. This is of special importance for the pain field, as many persons coming into addiction treatment today are dependent on opioid analgesics.
Pain Treatment Topics provides non-commercial information and education on the causes and effective management of pain. To do this, we rely on support in the form of annual educational grants and, through these, we are able to provide all offerings absolutely free and without restriction to site visitors. Learn how your organization can participate in helping to support this website. 
