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Pain Management Today®
In this issue: Clinical guidelines for the use of chronic opioid therapy in chronic noncancer pain. Plus, a case study exploring safe and effective chronic opioid therapy treatment plans.
Chronic Opioid Therapy Audioconferences
Dial up and learn from the Pain Experts - register today for Managing Chronic Pain With Opioid Therapy: Strategies for the Primary Care Setting! Topics covered in these case-based, CME/CE-certified audioconferences will include patient risk assessment, selection of safe and effective opioid therapy, use of appropriate documentation to support opioid prescribing, and more!
OnsiteInsight® Newsletter from APS 2009!
OnsiteInsight® highlights clinical-trial results and scientific sessions from major medical meetings and conferences across the country. In this issue, we focus on issues in the management of persistent pain from the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society (APS). Also featured: expert commentary from Penny Tenzer, MD!
Unique Interactive Webcast on Opioid Analgesia
This innovative webcast features a case-based approach exploring the use of opioid therapy in the treatment of chronic pain. This unique activity features an interactive "Pearls to Practice" worksheet, which allows participants to take notes and capture key messages in real time as they are viewing the webcast.
Webcast on Persistent Pain and the Older Patient
Listen to a webcast from the successful National Initiative on Pain Control® (NIPC®) DINNER DIALOGUES® series entitled: Managing Persistent Pain and the Older Patient: Effective Strategies for Clinical Practice.

Slides of the Month
 

  slide APS/AAPM: Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide APS/AAPM Guidelines for Chronic Opioid Therapy: Recommendations by Category
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Summary of Recommendations
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Summary of Recommendations
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Summary of Recommendations
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Summary of Recommendations
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Summary of Recommendations
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine convened a multidisciplinary p...
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  slide CHAMP Study: Design
The Concord Health and Aging in Men Project (CHAMP), an epidemiologic study of healthy aging, ...
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  slide CHAMP: Adjusted Odds Ratios for Intrusive Pain by Frailty Status
The Concord Health and Aging in Men Project (CHAMP), an epidemiologic study of healthy aging, ...
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  slide CHAMP: Odds Ratios for Intrusive Pain by Overall Health Burden
The Concord Health and Aging in Men Project (CHAMP), an epidemiologic study of healthy aging, ...
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  slide Oxycodone/Acetaminophen and Codeine/Acetaminophen Vs Conventional Therapy in Older Women With Persistent Pain
This 6-week, randomized, controlled trial conducted by Corsinovi and colleagues sought to inve...
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  slide Oxycodone/Acetaminophen and Codeine/Acetaminophen Vs Conventional Therapy in Persistent Pain: Comparison of Pain Parameters
This 6-week, randomized, controlled trial conducted by Corsinovi and colleagues sought to inve...
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  slide Oxycodone/Acetaminophen and Codeine/Acetaminophen Vs Conventional Therapy in Persistent Pain: ADLs, Cognitive and Functional Status
This 6-week, randomized, controlled trial conducted by Corsinovi and colleagues sought to inve...
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In the News
Pain Medicine Experts Recommend Safe And Responsible Use Of Acetaminophen
Jul 03, 2009 -- In response to the advisory committee's recommendations to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to put new restrictions on acetaminophen this week, physician leaders from the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), have released the following statement: The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), which represents the medical specialty of Pain Medicine, supports the safe and responsible use of acetaminophen both in over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
Acura And King Receive FDA Complete Response Letter Regarding Acurox(R)
Jul 03, 2009 -- Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACUR) and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Complete Response Letter regarding the New Drug Application (NDA) for Acurox (oxycodone HC1, USP and niacin, USP) Tablets CII, an immediate release product intended for the relief of moderate-to-severe pain. The Complete Response Letter raises issues regarding the potential abuse deterrent benefits of Acurox(R).
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