http://pain-topics.org/ http://pain-topics.org/ 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. weekly 0 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/topics_ebriefings/ The e-Briefing newsletter from Pain Treatment Topics provides busy healthcare professionals with a digest of selected news, information, research, and education relating to pain management. It is provided free of charge and without restriction - no site registration is required. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/ The pain management field is rapidly changing. Pain Treatment Topics associates continuously scan news media, medical journals, and other information resources for News and Research of interest and importance to the field. Generally, items included in these Updates are selected on the basis of their relevance for everyday clinical practice in the management of pain and their support by scientific evidence. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/events_calendar/ Pain Treatment Topics has identified the national and international events in this section as being of interest for the pain management community. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/sponsors_affiliates/ Sponsors & Affiliates - Pain Treatment Topics weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/newsroom.php Newsroom at Pain Treatment Topics weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/contacts_aboutus/ This page describes the Pain Treatment Topics website - Pain-Topics.org -- including our mission, personnel, and medical advisors. Contact information is provided. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/glossary/ The terms and their definitions arranged alphabetically in this section of Pain-Topics.org provide brief descriptions of commonly used, and sometimes misunderstood, expressions in the pain management field. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/site_overview.php Several key-word terms characterize the mission of this website: open-access, non-commercial, evidence-based, clinically-focused, pain management, news, information, research, and education. This overview provides a general summary of the many Pain-Topics.org tabbed sections and their contents. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/search_tips.php Several helpful search features described on this page can help you locate information of interest at Pain-Topics.org more efficiently and quickly. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/gallery.php Just as pain is a very personal experience, so is its portrayal through creative expression. The artworks in this special Pain Treatment Topics gallery depict a broad pallet of pain conditions, created by patients who sometimes found that their artistic endeavors also lessened their suffering. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/sponsors_affiliates/index.php Sponsors & Affiliates - Pain Treatment Topics weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/sponsors_affiliates/sponsorship.php This page provides an overview of how an organization can participate as a sponsor of Pain-Topics.org. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/shingles.php This section focuses on shingles, or acute herpes zoster infection, a common complication of reactivated varicella zoster virus (chicken pox). In turn, this may foster development of the chronic pain syndrome, postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Many therapeutic options are available for treating these painful conditions. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/index2.php Pain information and education resources are for the benefit of healthcare providers to make available for their pain patients, as appropriate. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/research.php Making sense of research can be difficult, so articles in this section provide answers for practitioners and patients. A series of articles teaches readers how to understand and interpret the often mysterious and complex language of research to assess its validity. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/risk.php Besides the potential for opioid analgesia adverse effects, which often can be controlled by safe prescribing practices, the risks of greatest concern have been opioid diversion, misuse, abuse, and addiction. Documents in this section offer guidance for better opioid risk management, including: patient risk assessment, risk minimization, and compliance monitoring. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/education_CME_locator/index2.php Online pain treatment continuing medical education (CME) courses generally may be viewed at no charge but there may be a fee to receive CME/CE credits. Pain Treatment Topics has no financial interest in any of these offerings. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/guidelines_reports/current_guidelines2.php The following pain treatment guidelines are organized alphabetically within logical clinical categories. The 'sunset' period is 5-years; see 'outdated' section for older guidelines of importance. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/pediatrics.php Infants and children can and do feel pain comparable to that in adults. Research into pediatric pain has grown rapidly, and numerous drug and non-drug therapies have been developed and tested in a variety of clinical populations and settings. However, inadequate prevention and relief of pediatric pain are still widespread. This section focuses on the most appropriate, cost effective, and evidence-based interventions, taking into account all components of the child’s pain experience. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/assess.php Pain scales and checklists offered in this section are useful for clinically assessing how intensely patients are feeling pain and for monitoring the effectiveness of treatments at different points in time. These essential tools for pain management practice are variously designed for different age groups, as well as individuals who do not speak English and/or cannot verbalize responses. weekly 1 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/index.php 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. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/e-Briefing-Vol4-No1-2009.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/e-Briefing-Vol3-No1-2008.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/e-Briefing-Vol2-No2-2007.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/e-Briefing-Vol2-No1-2007.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/e-Briefing_Vol1_No2_2006.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/e-Briefing_%20Spring_2006.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/archives2.php News/Research Updates Archives 2009 weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/archives.php News/Research Updates Archives 2005-2008 weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/europad.php Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, the official journal of EUROPAD (European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association), is a peer-reviewed publication for professionals wanting to stay informed of research and opinion on opioid misuse treatment in Europe and around the world. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-17.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-16.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/innovations.php Understandings of pain and its clinical management are constantly changing. Additionally, new treatments and new applications of existing treatments are constantly being explored. The resources is this section explore those innvovations. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-15.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-14.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-13.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/comments.php This section of Pain Treatment Topics provides commentary essays on a variety of important subjects from experts in the pain management and/or addiction treatment fields. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-12.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-11.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/vitamind.php Helping patients to overcome their chronic musculoskeletal aches and pains may be as simple, well-tolerated, and inexpensive as an extra daily supplement of vitamin D. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-10.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-09.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-08.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-08.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/methadone.php The evidence-based research reports, guidance documents, and other information focus on factors involved in safer prescribing of effective methadone analgesia. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-07.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-07.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-06.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-06.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/safety.php This section focuses on dispelling the myths surrounding opioid agonists. Clinical guidance is provided for more effective application and prescribing of these vital pain medications, with a special emphasis on safety and risk management issues to prevent misuse and adverse events. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-05.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/PressRelease-05.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/oxycodone.php Oxycodone, alone and in combination with other analgesics, has been used for more than 80 years in the treatment of a variety of acute and chronic pain conditions. Compared with morphine, oxycodone has higher oral bioavailability and is considered twice as potent. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_04.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_04.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/USPharmacist.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_03.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_03.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_02.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_02.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_01.pdf weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/docs/Press_Release_01.doc weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/site_policies/index.php This page describes the policies, terms, and conditions of use for Pain Treatment Topics and the Pain-Topics.org website. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/topics_ebriefings/index.php The e-Briefing newsletter from Pain Treatment Topics provides busy healthcare professionals with a digest of selected news, information, research, and education relating to pain management. It is provided free of charge and without restriction - no site registration is required. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/index.php The pain management field is rapidly changing. Pain Treatment Topics associates continuously scan news media, medical journals, and other information resources for News and Research of interest and importance to the field. Generally, items included in these Updates are selected on the basis of their relevance for everyday clinical practice in the management of pain and their support by scientific evidence. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/events_calendar/index.php Pain Treatment Topics has identified the national and international events in this section as being of interest for the pain management community. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/index.php This section of Pain Treatment Topics brings together, analyzes, and discusses the various elements that play vital roles in effective clinical pain management: patient history (Hx), symptoms (Sx), diagnosis (Dx), and treatment (Tx) via the prescription (Rx) of pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic interventions. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/non_opioid_therapies/index.php This section of Pain Treatment Topics focuses on the variety of non-opioid therapies -- both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic -- from an evidence-based, clinical perspective. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/index.php This section features vital information on prescribing and safety of opioid analgesics, also known as opiates or narcotics. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/index.php This section provides access to pain treatment resources addressing common painful disorders or conditions of special clinical interest and importance. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/faqs/index.php Pain Treatment Topics addresses common questions that arise in clinical practice regarding pain management. Answers presented here are based on available evidence in medical literature (as cited) and are reviewed for consistency with currently accepted pain-management practices at the time of development. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/guidelines_reports/index.php In the pain management field there are numerous guidelines and reports addressing clinical best practices and other issues of concern. Generally, these come from government agencies, medical associations or societies, academic institutions, and research organizations. The best of them are thoroughly researched, evidence based, and peer reviewed. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/education_CME_locator/index.php Healthcare professionals in the pain management field are obligated to continuously sharpen their knowledge and skills for offering better patient care. This can be at least partially accomplished by participating in CME (continuing medical education) activities via the Internet, and by studying textbooks or training resources. Pain Treatment Topics is constantly scanning the field for educational opportunities. This section describes online CME activities and recent textbooks or other materials that may be of interest. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/related_websites/index.php Pain Treatment Topics evaluated the pain-related Internet websites in this section as being essentially non-commercial and serving the information and education needs of the pain management community. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/index.php Patient information and education resources are listed and described in this section of Pain-Topics.org for the benefit of healthcare providers to make available for their pain patients, as appropriate. 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The resources may be obtained from the sources cited. Pain Treatment Topics has no financial interest in these offerings and does not receive any compensation from their publishers or providers. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/site_policies/ This page describes the policies, terms, and conditions of use for Pain Treatment Topics and the Pain-Topics.org website. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/guidelines_reports/current_guidelines.php The following pain treatment guidelines are organized alphabetically within logical clinical categories. The 'sunset' period is 5-years; see Outdated Guidelines section toward the bottom of this page for older guidelines of importance. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/guidelines_reports/systematic_reviews.php The following Systematic Pain Treatment Reviews are organized in logical clinical categories, beginning with the most recently published, updated, or reviewed paper in each category. Links are provided to the complete reference (and abstract in some cases), or the full-text of the review when available. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/guidelines_reports/PositionPolicyConsensus.php The following brief Pain Treatment Position, Policy, or Consenus Statements are organized alphabetically within logical clinical categories. Most links provide the full statement in html text or a PDF; a reference citation or abstract is linked when the full-text is unavailable. weekly 2 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/UPDATES-20-Mar-May2009.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/issue19.php Pain management news and research updates for July-August 2008 weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/issue18.php Pain management news and research updates for July-August 2008 weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/issue17.php Pain management news and research updates for September-October 2008 weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/issue16.php Pain management news and research updates for July-August 2008 weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/issue15.php News Research Updates May-June 2008 weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/issue14.php News Research Updates March-April 2008 weekly 3 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http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Colameco-Opioids-SexDysfunction.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Compton-OpioidUseProblems.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/HowardHughesPseudoaddict.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Ziegler-ChronicPainPrimCare.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Webster-MaximizingOpioidSafety.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/OvercomingOpiophobia.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/ This section of Pain Treatment Topics brings together, analyzes, and discusses the various elements that play vital roles in effective clinical pain management: patient history (Hx), symptoms (Sx), diagnosis (Dx), and treatment (Tx) via the prescription (Rx) of pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic interventions. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Methadone-Drug_Intx_2006.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/OralMethadoneDosing.pdf weekly 3 sitemap 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http://pain-topics.org/pdf/VA_UseCriteria_CR-Oxycodone.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/clinical_concepts/overview.php Overview - Pain Management & Tx weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/non_opioid_therapies/nsaids.php Non-Opioid Therapies - NSAIDs Focus weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Hypnosis-in-Disability-Pain.pdf weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/regulatory.php This section focuses on guidance and mandates coming from government agencies -- federal, state, or local -- or medical boards regarding the prescribing, dispensing, and administration of opioid medications. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/opioid_rx/addiction.php This section of Pain Treatment Topics focuses on the clarification, identification, prevention, and treatment of addictive disorders within the context of pain and, conversely, on pain management in persons with a history of addiction. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/back-pain.php The various overview papers recommended in this section on back pain address this very common, oftentimes persistent, and difficult to treat condition. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/headache.php Headache pain is one of the most frequent reasons for healthcare visits, and takes a great toll in human suffering. Documents in this section address the various forms of headache, including migraine, tension-type, cluster, sinus-related, and others. An emphasis is on diagnosis and symptom management via approaches incorporating pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and/or complementary therapies, as well as other components of a comprehensive pain management program. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/palliative.php Documents in this section focus on pain and associated symptom management via palliative care approaches incorporating pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and/or complementary therapies, as well as other components of a comprehensive pain management program. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/cancer.php Documents in this section focus on pain control and associated symptom management via pharmacotherapies, nonpharmacologic strategies, and/or complementary approaches during cancer care. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pain-disorders/fibromyalgia.php Documents in this section of Pain-Topics.org focus primarily on those approaches and strategies that have proven most successful for the management of fibromyalgia pain and associated symptoms. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/faqs/index1.php Pain Treatment Topics addresses common questions that arise in clinical practice regarding pain management. Answers are based on available evidence in the medical literature (as cited) and are reviewed for consistency with pain-management practices currently accepted at the time of answer development. weekly 3 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Pain_APS_2006.pdf weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/AHA_NSAID_Statement_Feb07.pdf weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/NonOpioids_Osteoarth_Clin.pdf weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/DEA_PractitionersManual2006.pdf weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/SAMHSA-PainMgmt-WithoutAddiction.pdf weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/Pain_Addiction_Addiction_Tx.pdf weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/ Patient information and education resources are listed and described in this section of Pain-Topics.org for the benefit of healthcare providers to make available for their pain patients, as appropriate. These resources have been reviewed by Pain Treatment Topics staff; however, professional discretion in their distribution and application is advised. weekly 4 sitemap http://pain-topics.org/pdf/PalliativeCareMeds.pdf weekly 4 sitemap