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Analysis of claims data finds patients often receive starting doses of Butrans that do not follow published recommendations, with more than one-third of patients receiving initial doses that are too low.

According to the Administration on Aging, patients older than 65 are expected to account for approximately 19 percent of the U.S. population by 2030, compared to 12.9 percent today.

News and updates about the 2013 American Pain Society Annual Meeting.

Visceral pain is quite unique, according plenary speaker Gerald Gebhart, PhD.

The ins and outs of abuse-deterrent opioid strategies are discussed.

Review the results of three studies focused on breakthrough pain and REMS.

Risk evaluation Mitigation Strategies may be the latest program designed to alter the rate of abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.

The risks and benefits of methadone compared to other opioids in the pain management setting.

How much do you know about prescription monitoring programs in your state?

How does peripheral impulse input interact with central sensitization mechanisms to induce and maintain persistent pain conditions?

Are Internet-based interventions, therapeutic Interactive Voice Response technology, and other interactive applications useful?

The Geriatric Pain Website was created in response to the need for better pain assessment and management in long-term care environments.

Providing treatment to chronic pain patients living in rural areas and patients with limited mobility presents itself as a challenge.

Recent research has shown that changes in AMPA receptor subunit trafficking in the dorsal horn may be driven by peripheral inflammatory insults.

By focusing on coping strategies and appraisal, physicians can enhance their capacity to "understand disease related pain and disability."

Virtual reality is an effective tool not only for distracting children during acute procedures, but also for the management of recurrent or cronic pain.

The latest evidence in effective pain management for patients with chronic pain who are also addicted to opioid medications.

Genomic strategies of treating illnesses are set to revolutionize the way physicians practice medicine.

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The annual meeting will "offer current information about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various pain types."