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Study links psychological factors to post-trauma chronic pain

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 08, 2013

Responses to stress and other psychological factors may contribute more to chronic pain after a traumatic event than a lingering injury itself, University of North Carolina researchers reported in the journal Pain. Study author Dr. Samuel McLean said the study suggests "something goes wrong with the body's 'fight or flight' response" or its recovery after a traumatic event. American News Report (05/07)


Depressive symptoms ease with opioid detoxification

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 15, 2013

Study links ACC area in brain to pain perception

American Pain Society SmartBrief | Apr 24, 2013

Study: Marijuana pill offers effective, long-lasting pain relief

American Pain Society SmartBrief | Apr 24, 2013

Fillingim: Pain imaging is key topic at APS annual meeting

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 08, 2013

Marathoners participate in study of breast pain

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 01, 2013

Calcium in neurons is linked to chronic pain

American Pain Society SmartBrief | Apr 24, 2013

Antibiotics reduce back pain linked to bacteria, study says

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 08, 2013

Opioid drug conversion guidelines vary and conflict, study says

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 15, 2013

Study: Pain patients on opioids get suboptimal ED treatment

American Pain Society SmartBrief | May 15, 2013


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