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Chronic Pain Perspectives is pleased to welcome its Advisory Board members for 2011:
- Robert Bonakdar, MD, Chair - Director of Pain Management, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Diego
- Paul J. Christo, MD - Assistant Professor, Division of Pain Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Michael Clark, MD - Associate Professor & Director, Chronic Pain Treatment Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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End of life dementia care: A palliative perspective
Psychiatrists and other physicians caring for the elderly need to be aware of aspects of psychiatric and pain management that are unique to end-of-life care for patients with advanced dementia. The palliative care philosophy presents an opportunity to honestly acknowledge the terminal nature of advanced dementia, limit intrusive and unnecessary care, and thoughtfully address pain and suffering. |
| Current Psychiatry. 2010;9(12);90 |
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Diagnosing less common primary headaches
Physicians need to obtain patients' medical histories, recognize patterns, consult diagnostic guidelines, consider the possibility of secondary etiologies, and avoid common mistakes in order to diagnose less common primary headaches accurately. In addition to charting the history of the disorder, the ICHD classification document from the International Headache Society can be a valuable tool. |
| Neurology Reviews: 2010;18(5):16-17 |
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Fracture pain relief for kids? Ibuprofen does it better
Pain associated with an acute fracture is substantial. Most children who incur fractures are managed at home and require effective and well-tolerated oral analgesia. However, prescribing practices vary widely, and there is no consensus regarding first-line medication for children with fracture. While a Cochrane review of adult postoperative pain concluded that NSAIDs are effective and commonly prescribed, fewer studies exist of pain control in children. A new study of children with arm fracture found that ibuprofen is as effective as acetaminophen with codeine, and is better tolerated. |
| Journal of Family Practice: 2010;59(5):273-275 |
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PLUS: WHAT'S IN THE NEWS? 
More scans for back pain by doctors who bill for MRI
Having an MRI increases likelihood of surgery in orthopedic patients with low back pain
Early trochanteric pain relief with corticosteroids
Compared to usual care, corticosteroid treatment provides early pain relief at three months |
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