Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the:
American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) 24th Annual Meeting
February 12 - 16, 2008, Orlando, Florida
This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Topic Overviews- CME/CE Highlights of the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ Nurses - 1.0 nursing contact hours (1.0 of these credits are in the area of pharmacology) Pharmacists - 1.0 ACPE continuing education credits for pharmacists (0.1 CEUs) - Commentary on the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
Eugene R. Viscusi, MD - Laws and Regulations Affecting Opioid Prescribing
Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS - Drug Diversion in the United States
Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS
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Expert InterviewConference News- Duloxetine Reduces Pain Severity in Fibromyalgia PatientsRandomized trial results suggest that duloxetine hydrochloride treats fibromyalgia safely and effectively.
Medscape Medical News, February 19, 2008 - Fentanyl Buccal Tablets Safe, Well Tolerated in Cancer PatientsA drug at the center of a recent FDA health warning is found to be safe and well tolerated for treatment of breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant cancer patients, a new study shows.
Medscape Medical News, February 18, 2008 - People With Neuropathic Pain Twice as Likely to Smoke CigarettesA new study finds that the incidence of smoking is twice as high in those diagnosed with neuropathic pain than in those diagnosed with nociceptive pain.
Medscape Medical News, February 18, 2008 - Spinal Cord Stimulation Provides Long-Term Relief in Failed-Back-Surgery SyndromeRandomized trial results show that spinal cord stimulation improves pain relief, health-related quality of life, and functionality in predominantly neuropathic pain patients with failed-back-surgery syndrome.
Medscape Medical News, February 15, 2008 - Modest Exercise Helps Chronic Pain PatientsExercise improves mood and physical condition of chronic pain patients while also reducing their anxiety and depression.
Medscape Medical News, February 15, 2008
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