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Disparities in Pain Care Treatment In The Socioeconomic World

Allen W. Burton, M.D. - 6/10/2021 - 3

Digital and telehealth are potential solutions for many, helping bridge the divide for those who have few options because of socioeconomic factors.

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7 Ways to Relieve Neck Pain from Sleeping in the Wrong Position

Warren Fowler - 4/2/2021 - 6

Research has found that imbalanced activation of the neck muscles related to sleep posture can be a cause of neck & shoulder musculoskeletal pain.

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Prioritizing Addiction Medicine: Key to Closing Gaps in Addiction Treatment

Forrest Arthur, M.D. - 11/9/2020 - 2

A new addiction medicine fellowship aims to expand the number of addiction specialists to close gaps in addiction treatment.

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Medical Marijuana: Impact on Physician-Patient Relationships

Seth Ginsberg - 12/17/2019 - 0

The medical community and federal regulators must ensure that risks and benefits of marijuana and CBD being used for medical reasons are properly researched

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Chronic Knee Pain Due to Cartilage Injury: Treatment Options

Geoffrey Van Thiel, MD/MBA - 9/17/2019 - 0

Chronic knee pain due to injury of the cartilage is common, however, many people are afraid of surgery. They need to understand current treatment options.

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What You Need to Know About Surgery for Plantar Fasciitis

Janet Pearl, M.D., M. Sc. - 7/15/2019 - 71

Plantar fascia release is an invasive procedure that should only be considered in very severe cases that can not be resolved with conservative treatments.

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Substance Abuse & Comorbidity: What You Need to Know

Noah Rue - 5/3/2019 - 0

When people are admitted to substance abuse treatment centers, they must be screened for other physical and mental conditions to get the best care.

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Is Virtual Reality a Pain Management Alternative?

Miranda Felde, MHA, CPHRM - 10/28/2018 - 1

Studies demonstrate the potential benefit of virtual reality (VR) for pain management. The hope is that VR will be a viable alternative for opioids for some patients.

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How Movement Therapy Can Help You Overcome Chronic Pain

Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA - 9/24/2018 - 3

Various types of movement therapy (yoga, tai chi, Feldenkrais), used alone or combined, help minimize pain and leave your body and mind feeling better.

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How to Get to the Bottom of What’s Causing Your Pain

Elizabeth Battaglino, RN - 9/3/2018 - 1

Here are 11 questions you should ask yourself before you see a healthcare professional about your pain.

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Does Acupuncture Work? What the Evidence Shows

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 2/19/2018 - 4

Until recently, there have been very few rigorous studies, published in reputable journals, that show that acupuncture is effective at treating pain, the primary clinical indication for its use. A well-designed study on pain related to the use of aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer may change that finding.

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Repurposing Cancer Drugs to Combat Opioid Dependency

Thomas G. Kimball, PhD - 12/19/2017 - 1

Finding effective and safer alternatives to pain management is essential in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

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