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Pain Management
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NEWS:
1 in 4 Americans has daily pain
Chronic Pain May Harm the Brain “Furthermore, the study suggests that, over time, chronic pain may lead to permanent reorganization of the brain.”
Many cancer patients receive insufficient pain management therapy “Most patients said the main reason they did not take pain medication was because their healthcare provider did not recommend it. This reason was followed by a fear of addiction or dependence and the inability to pay. Some patients also reported using alternative therapies for pain relief, including physical therapy, massage and acupuncture.”
Over 10 Million Americans Are Taking Opioids Each Week, Study Finds “The researchers found opioids were used 'regularly' by 2 percent of those surveyed. An additional 2.9 percent used opioids less frequently. Regular opioid use increased with age, decreased with education level, and was more common in females and in non-Hispanic whites. The prevalence of regular opioid use increased over time and was highest in the South Central region of the country. Among regular users, almost half had been taking opioids for two or more years and nearly one-fifth had been taking opioids for five years or longer. There was also a much higher prevalence of other medication use among regular opioid users compared to nonusers. According to the researchers, given the large number of individuals affected, the recent increase in public health concern for safe and effective pain management is appropriate.“
Pain 'linked with low vitamin D' “Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, may contribute to chronic pain among women, scientists believe. The link does not apply to men, suggesting hormones may be involved, according to a study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases said. The team from the Institute of Child Health in London said studies were now needed to see if vitamin D supplements can guard against chronic pain. About one in 10 people are affected by chronic pain at any one time in the UK. “
ARTICLES:
11 Tips for Living With Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain: New Research, New Treatments
JOURNAL ARTICLES:
Chronic pain is associated with brain volume loss in older adults: preliminary evidence. (Pain Med. 2008) “CONCLUSIONS: Older adults with CLBP have structural brain changes in the middle CC, middle cingulate WM, and the GM of the posterior parietal cortex as well as impaired attention and mental flexibility.”
Chronic pain may change the structure of the brain. (Pain. 2008)
Epidemiologic Perspective on Chronic Pain Treatment (Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 2008)
Type I complex regional pain syndrome: MRI may be misleading (Injury Extra 2008)
Vitamin D and chronic widespread pain in a white middle-aged British population: evidence from a cross-sectional population survey. (Ann Rheum Dis. 2008)
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