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Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Anaesthetics > Pain & pain management
In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics , guest editors Drs. Joshua
M. Rosenow and Julie G. Pilitsis bring their considerable expertise
to the topic of Pain Management. Because pain management often
benefits from a multidisciplinary approach, this issue addresses
how pain can be assessed and managed with and without medication
(e.g., acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, mindfulness meditation)
and procedures. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics
including the multidisciplinary team in pain management; healthcare
disparity in pain; nonopioid postoperative pain management;
holistic therapy: what works and what does not; machine learning
and pain outcomes; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on
pain management, offering actionable insights for clinical
practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused
topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field.
Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice
guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Joni
K. Doherty and Michael Setzen bring their considerable expertise to
the topic of Comprehensive Management of Headache for the
Otolaryngologist. As many types of headache tend to masquerade as
sinus headache, an understanding of the peripheral mechanisms of
specific headache types is essential for otolaryngologists to
effectively diagnose and treat patients, according to a study
published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology. In this issue,
top experts in the field address key issues such as novel devices
for sinus headache, headache diagnosis in children and adolescents,
headache and pregnancy, side-locked and nummular headaches, and
much more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including
the role of the otolaryngologist in the evaluation and management
of headache; "Sinus headache:" rhinogenic headache, nonrhinogenic
headache, or migraine; idiopathic intracranial hypertension;
neuralgia and atypical facial, ear, and head pain; and more.
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on comprehensive management of
headache, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under
the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors
synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines
to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Nutritional Modulators of Pain in the Aging Population provides an
overview on the role of foods, dietary supplements, obesity, and
nutrients in the prevention and amelioration of pain in various
diseases in the aging population. Headaches, fibromyalgia, joint
pain, arthritis pain, back pain, and stomach pain are discussed. In
addition, the potential health risks of using foods to reduce
symptoms is evaluated. Each chapter reviews pain causing conditions
before reviewing the role of food or exercise. Both researchers and
physicians will learn about dietary approaches that may benefit or
harm people with various types of pain. Chapters include current
research on the actions of nutrients in pain treatment, the effects
of lifestyle and exercise on pain management, and discussions of
dietary supplements that provide pain relief from chronic
conditions like arthritis.
In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics,
guest editor Dr. Ameet Nagpal brings his considerable expertise to
the topic of Interventional Procedures Used to Treat Chronic Pain
using an evidence-based perspective. Top experts in the field cover
key topics such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency
ablation in the spine, sympathetic blocks for sympathetic and
visceral pain, spinal cord stimulation, and more. Contains 14
relevant, practice-oriented topics including peripheral joint
radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve stimulation, novel
technologies, trigger point injections, peripheral nerve
injections, and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on
interventional procedures for chronic pain, offering actionable
insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on
this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced
editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest
research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant,
topic-based reviews.
Pharmacological Mechanisms and the Modulation of Pain, the newest
volume in the Advances in Pharmacology series, presents the
pharmacological mechanisms and the modulation of pain. With a
variety of chapters and the best authors in the field, this volume
is an essential resource for pharmacologists, immunologists, and
biochemists alike.
Myofascial pain is the most common pain; it is estimated that 60-70
per cent of all pain is of myofascial origin. There are many common
diagnoses - such as sciatica, lumbago, tendinitis, arthrosis,
bursitis, tennis elbow, and frozen shoulder - that have a
myofascial origin. They are not life threatening, but they abate
the quality of life and reduce functional capacity, creating stress
and depression. They are also a big sanitary cost and cause for
early retirement. There is a regrettable lack of knowledge
surrounding myofascial pain and the existing possibilities to cure.
With this manual, I try to spread my long experience in treating
and curing these pains with my combination method. For the manual
techniques, videos are included on the companion DVD to make the
study easier.
Offering timely coverage of this complex field, Interventional
Management of Chronic Visceral Pain Syndromes is a practical,
evidence-based guide for the mechanisms, presentation, diagnosis,
and treatments of chronic non-malignant and malignant abdominal
pain syndromes. Experienced clinicians and academic leaders in pain
medicine comprehensively discuss best-practice guidelines using the
newest interventional techniques, including dorsal root ganglion
stimulation, high frequency spinal cord stimulation, and low-dose
intrathecal infusion pumps. Coverage includes malignant and
non-malignant gastrointestinal pain, malignant and non-malignant
pelvic pain in males and females, rectal pain, and chest pain.
Discusses key demographic characteristics as well as clinical and
diagnostic presentations of the most common and esoteric visceral
pain syndromes that will enable clinicians to identify pain
generators. Provides a truly systematic approach to the treatment
of chronic visceral pain, including the use of pharmacologic,
non-interventional, interventional, and multidisciplinary therapies
with evidence-based data. Covers the indications,
contraindications, and outcomes results of the newest
interventional treatments that all clinicians should be aware of,
including neuromodulation and intrathecal pump therapy.
There are numerous types of headaches, each with a unique cause,
pain profile, and set of treatment options. This book offers
readers a broad introduction to this common, yet often
misunderstood, group of conditions. What exactly is going on in
your body during a headache? How can they be prevented or managed?
How can you tell if your splitting headache is actually a brain
tumor? This book provides the answers to these and many other
questions. What You Need to Know about Headaches is the latest
volume in Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This
series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions,
distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific
knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "top 10"
essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access
answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a
standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter
exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering
such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
options, books in this series delve into issues that are less
commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects
on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key
themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful
analyses and recommendations. A holistic approach to the subject
covers such often-overlooked areas as societal perceptions and
impact on family and friends An Essential Questions section
provides quick answers to the questions readers are most likely to
have and serves as a springboard to explore the content of the book
in more detail Case Illustrations provide relatable, real-world
examples of concepts discussed in the text An annotated Directory
of Resources points readers toward useful books, organizations, and
websites, acting as a gateway to further study and research
This accessibly written book examines the most commonly used
substances and techniques for managing pain, exploring why they
work (or don't), their risks and benefits, and key research
findings regarding their use. No one is a stranger to pain. From
sudden injuries to post-operative discomfort to nagging aches and
stiffness, pain is an unwelcome but familiar part of life. There
are numerous methods for managing pain, but it can be difficult to
know which is the best fit and to separate truth from hype. Pain
Management: Fact versus Fiction examines 30 well-known options for
combating pain, whether acute or chronic. Utilizing a standardized
structure, each entry discusses a particular substance or
technique's origins and underlying principles, how and in what
context it's used, and its advantages and disadvantages. Summaries
of key research studies are included to help readers better
determine which treatments may be a good choice for them.
Introductory materials give readers a foundational understanding of
what pain is, how it's categorized and measured, and the impact it
can have on individuals' physical and psychological well-being. A
Further Reading section at the end of each entry points readers
toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.
Provides unbiased, evidence-based information to help readers make
better decisions about how to manage their pain Summarizes and
contextualizes key research findings in easy-to-understand language
Utilizes a standardized structure to make it easy for readers to
find the exact information they're looking for Covers allopathic
therapies as well as complementary and alternative treatments
This book offers an in indictment of the nation's drug enforcement
approach focusing on the short-sighted policies that often deny
patients suffering from chronic pain the medications they need.
Pain Control and Drug Policy: A Time for Change focuses on
America's national crisis in pain management caused by the widening
divergence between the enormous contributions of opioids
("narcotics") to pain management in the clinical setting and the
mistaken belief that they are dangerous, highly addictive drugs.
After dissecting the strategy and tactics of the War on Drugs from
medical, historical, legal, socioeconomic, and geopolitical
perspectives, Guy Faguet MD indicts the 40-year-long War on Drugs
for having failed to stem the supply of illicit drugs in America
despite expenditures of half a trillion dollars, despite violating
the basic human right to pain relief of tens of millions of
American chronic pain sufferers, and despite fomenting organized
crime, government corruption, racial injustice, and social
disruption in both the United States and the producer countries. He
concludes with a clarion call for the abandonment of the War on
Drugs, disbanding the Drug Enforcement Administration, and
encouraging Congress to repeal the Controlled Substances Act. As a
clinical and research oncologist responsible for the chronic pain
management of thousands of cancer patients over the course of his
30-year career, Dr. Faguet knows that the most effective and safest
way to manage most cases of chronic pain is with opioids. All
modern pain-management textbooks advocate "titration to effect" in
cases where opioids help: that is, gradually increasing the dosage
until either the pain is acceptably controlled or the side effects
begin to outweigh the pain-relief benefits. Yet the vast majority
of doctors don't practice what the medical textbooks teach and
instead prescribe opioids very reluctantly and conservatively. As a
result, only half of all chronic pain sufferers-and fewer than half
of all cancer patients-get adequate pain relief from their doctors.
Why do physicians radically undertreat pain that is susceptible to
opioid analgesics? They fear that if they prescribe Schedule II
opioids in accordance with the professional standards of pain
management set by such medical bodies as the American Pain Society,
they will be investigated by the DEA, stigmatized, prosecuted as
criminals, stripped of their licenses, and sent to jail. Visit Guy
B. Faguet, MD's website here: www.faguet.net.
A practical and empathetic guide to a revolutionary approach to
living well with chronic pain, based on the fundamental principles
that: all pain experienced is real; wherever the trouble originates
in the body, pain is experienced in the brain; all pain is unique
to the individual sufferer; the key to overcoming pain is not to
strive to be pain-free but to minimise the experience of it. Dr
Miranda, based on her medical practice as a pain specialist and on
her experience as a pain patient, shows how to do this through a
series of clearly explained tools and strategies.
The aim of this book is not only to introduce readers with a broad
spectrum of biological actions of the NOP receptor, but also to
feature a detailed look at the N/OFQ-NOP receptor system, medicinal
chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical data of NOP-targeted ligands.
This special volume book - for the first time focusing on the NOP
receptor - is designed to serve as a useful reference, stimulate
more research on the N/OFQ-NOP receptor system, and lead to more
development of NOP-related ligands for several therapeutic
applications.
The incidence of neuropathic pain continues to rise, yet it is an
affliction often misdiagnosed or inadequately treated. Although in
recent years considerable research has been dedicated to
understanding its mechanisms, there have been few advances in
treatment. The contributors to this book are internationally
renowned leaders in the fields of peripheral neuropathy and
neuropathic pain. They discuss clinical approaches to diagnosis and
treatment of neuropathic pain, its underlying mechanisms, and
strategies for prevention. In addition, chapters cover timely
issues, including legal and ethical concerns surrounding pain
treatment, the status of clinical trial methods, and educational
efforts. Comprehensive yet concise, this book serves as a guide for
diagnostic approaches and treatment of neuropathic pain for the
student, resident, practicing physician, researcher, and
specialist.
This book critiques the current approach to the self-management of
persistent pain. The drive towards self-management of chronic pain
is flourishing as healthcare systems struggle to facilitate the
care of those with long term health conditions. In this book Karen
Rodham argues that albeit an empowering idea, self-management has
not yet been fully translated from idea to practice and as such,
runs the risk of blaming and shaming the person living with a
chronic condition for failing to manage their condition
effectively. She contends that the additional stress of this
tension may in fact worsen their condition. Drawing from the
research evidence as well as her practice experience, she advocates
a move away from the terms 'self' and 'management' towards a more
collaborative approach. One which takes account of the life-context
of the person who is living with persistent pain. This book
explores the shortcomings of the tendency to focus on
self-management without taking into account life context and
considers how we got here and what can be done. It will be a
valuable resource to researchers and practitioners, especially in
the field of health psychology.
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