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Welcome to AAPMedicine's Press Room. Our leaders are usually available to discuss the science and practice of the specialty of Pain Medicine with the media. To arrange an interview contact sthompson@painmed.org or call 847-375-3686.
AAPM's Position on Spinal Cord Neurostimulation (September 2008)
(September 2008) The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) has issued a new Joint Position Statement with the Neuromodulation Therapy Access Coalition (NTAC) on the use of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for chronic neuropathic pain. Issued in response to concerns that insurance carriers are becoming increasing restrictive in their coverage of neuromodulation therapies, this statement represents an important collaborative effort between AAPM, NANS, ISIS and ASIPP.
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AAPM's Position Statement on Safe Prescribed Substances (Spring 2008)
The American Academy of Pain Medicine in Spring 2008 issued this position statement that it supports responsible and safe involving prescribing the use of controlled substances. Prescription drug abuse is a significant social problem that must be addressed.
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Patients at Risk for Sleep Apnea
September 2007 - Opioid-based pain medications may cause sleep apnea, according to an article in the September issue of Pain Medicine, the journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. We found that sleep-disordered breathing.
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Scientific Research Briefs from the 2007 Annual Meeting
February 2007 - Pain Medicine investigators presented preliminary research findings at poster sessions held during the 23rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. The highlights included reports that Spinal Cord Stimulation Can Relieve Low Back Pain, Opioid Analgesic Abuse is more prevalent in rural areas and growing among teenagers, and Internet is not primary source for Illegally Obtained Prescription Drugs.
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Opioid Prescribing at the Forefront of Pain Medicine
February 2007 - Opioid therapy, opioid prescribing and prescription drug diversion are provoking topics at the 23rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). Opioid treatment is the essential component of pain care for many patients and can be delivered safely and effectively, according to Frederick Burgess, MD, PhD.
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AAPM Releases New Statement on use of SCS
A new Joint Position Statement on the use of Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic neuropathic pain..
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See AAPM's Position on Safe Prescribed Substances
The AAPMedicine supports responsible and safe practices for prescribing controlled substances...
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AAPM Releases New Managing Chronic Pain DVD
AAPM's New DVD featuring pain patient Donna Mills. Contact your AAPM member today.
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