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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, providing open access to clinical news, information, research, and education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management practices. Advertising is not accepted. Visit the Site Overview for an explanation of the various tabs and sections. See the Announcements Box below for special updates of importance.
> Glucosamine Unhelpful for Hip Osteoarthritis > Injury-Related Pain Can Persist for a Year > Guidelines For Cocaine-Related Chest Pain > Pregabalin May Reduce Refractory Neuropathic Pain > Buprenorphine Overdose in Young Children Reviewed > Edema Associated with Methadone Therapy > Cod Liver Oil May Offer NSAID-Sparing Benefits > Back & Neck Pain Costs, Disability Rising > Recent Drug or Device Approvals and Announcements
Opioid-Induced Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment By: Stephen Colameco, MD, MEd; Pain Treatment Topics; April 2008.
By: James D. Toombs, MD; March 2008.
By: Stewart B. Leavitt, MA, PhD; March 2008. Keeping Patients Safe from Iatrogenic Methadone Overdoses From: Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). February 14, 2008.
FIBROMYALGIA offerings added...
> What is Fibromyalgia? Fast Facts (from NIAMS; 2007) > Fibromyalgia Factsheet (from ACR; 2006) > Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia (from NIAMS)
Pain Resource Guide: Getting the Help You Need From: American Pain Foundation; 2007; 27 pages.
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In this latest update, 10 new guidelines were added (look for the ‘NEW’ icons), topic headings were expanded, and all guidelines were reorganized into chronological order by publication date for easier access. This is the only consolidated listing of guidelines for pain management anywhere on the Internet. 
37 new listings have been added, making this the most comprehensive calendar anywhere for those interested in pain management and related areas of specialty. Whether you need CME credits or just want to get away for an educational experience in a nice locale, 
Methadone is a good choice for cancer pain and chronic noncancer pain, but special safety cautions must be observed as methadone's pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are unique among opioids. These documents discuss the critical safety issues and provide guidance for methadone analgesia dosing, as well as special instructions for patients.
As part of our continuous updates at Pain-Topics.org, 36 recently-released continuing medical education (CME) courses have been added. At the same time, more than 20 course listings have been either updated or removed due to their expiration. 
indicates courses that have been added.
> Fibromyalgia (from Mayo Clinic; 2008)
This booklet is designed to help patients take charge of their pain care. It provides important information about pain, answers to common questions, and helpful tips for getting quality pain care. In easy-to-read fashion, the booklet discusses why pain management is important, how to find pain specialists, and methods commonly used to assess and diagnose pain conditions. 
The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 by a group of patients and their spouses. The mission of TNA is to serve as an advocate for patients living with TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia) and related facial pain conditions by providing information, encouraging research, and offering ongoing support. <
The American Pain Foundation (APF) released a new report outlining critical barriers to opioid prescribing for pain management, and calls for a more balanced consideration of the risks and benefits of these vital analgesics. A 16-page document summarizes key challenges and actionable solutions discussed by leading pain experts at a recent roundtable meeting.
This special issue of The Pain Practitioner journal focusing on fibromyalgia (FM) is designed to show exactly how real the syndrome is and how far it has come medically. An excellent compendium of 9 articles is authored by experts in the field. Topics include: advances in FM research, treatment options, treating comorbidities of FM, psychosocial aspects, and adopting integrative approaches that combine basics with innovative therapies.
The IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) has launched its “Real Women, Real Pain 2007-2008” campaign. This is intended to draw attention to the significant impact of chronic pain on women and the lack of attention to this worldwide problem.
