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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Study reviews best evidenced-based practices using antidepressant medication for treatment of chronic pain.

    February 7, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 7, 2023 Source:Antidepressants used for chronic pain on the rise, but are they effective? Reference:Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antidepressants for pain in adults: overview of systematic reviews

  • Neurostimulation of spinal cord can help block chronic pain for some people

    May 11, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 11, 2015 Source: Patient, doctor hail little-known back pain blocker  

  • Genetic variation may influence intensity of chronic pain

    April 21, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 21, 2014 Source: Chronic pain may be genetic, new research suggests Reference: Perception of Analgesia in Narcotic Users with Chronic Pain: A Multi- Center Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Genotype to Pain VAS (P.A.I.N. Study), Tobore Onojjighofia, et al., to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 66th Annual Meeting,…

  • Another option for chronic pain management: meditation

    April 29, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 29, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Meditation programs teach how to battle pain with brain power  

  • Obese people experience more intense pain syndromes

    July 9, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 9, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: People who are obese face higher rates of pain: study Reference: Arthur A. Stone, Joan E. Broderick. Obesity and Pain Are Associated in the United States. Obesity, 2012; DOI:10.1038/oby.2011.397

  • Chronic pain management services unable to cope with patient demand

    April 25, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 25, 2012   [display_podcast]   Source: Chronic pain a growing problem, health summit hears  

  • Pain management issues with cannabis use

    October 31, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 31, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Doctors refuse to OK marijuana use  

  • Ablation therapy a mode of therapy for chronic pain relief

    September 13, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 13, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Ablation offers relief to chronic pain sufferers

  • PHAC outlook on the burden of arthritis over the next 20 years

    July 20, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 20, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Life with Arthritis in Canada : A personal and public health challenge

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