American Pain Society SmartBriefDesigned specifically for the pain professional, the APS SmartBrief is a FREE, weekly e-mail newsletter. By providing the latest need-to-know industry news and information, APS SmartBrief saves you time and keeps you smart.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/aps/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/aps?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifAmerican Pain Society SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/aps?sb_code=rssen-us22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTCOPD patients report significant pain, study sayshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D3D8282E1-CABB-4FD4-B122-491DEB3C0C48%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D3D8282E1-CABB-4FD4-B122-491DEB3C0C48%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAn analysis of data involving about 8,000 people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found they have significant pain, -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTPain Research NewsMusic therapy offers some benefits for ICU patientshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DC7581A3F-AA3F-483B-986F-D31107A6FA72%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DC7581A3F-AA3F-483B-986F-D31107A6FA72%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMechanically ventilated ICU patients who listened to their favorite types of music had lower anxiety and needed less sedation -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTPain Research NewsPain drugs do not raise risk of asthma, study suggestshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D0CFB87F6-77D8-436A-A723-5E8133C75441%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D0CFB87F6-77D8-436A-A723-5E8133C75441%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssChildren with respiratory infections often get over-the-counter pain medication for fever, but it appears to be the infection -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTPain Research NewsBack pain prediction rules lack validation, study sayshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DB5701855-CF8C-4CB0-867D-DE847D5FB2C2%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DB5701855-CF8C-4CB0-867D-DE847D5FB2C2%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTPain Research NewsStudy: Opioid therapy may up risk of erectile dysfunctionhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DA47986E2-3ADF-4A39-A7DB-0ACB9E46AC9E%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DA47986E2-3ADF-4A39-A7DB-0ACB9E46AC9E%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssResearchers looked at data involving more than 11,000 men with back pain and found that those who received long-term opioid t -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTTreatment NewsTanezumab gives long-lasting back pain relief, study sayshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DEA4C4657-38B3-491A-949E-4D36D7401315%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DEA4C4657-38B3-491A-949E-4D36D7401315%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTTreatment NewsAssessing patient pain is important to critical care nurseshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D1DBA6DC1-F083-4262-927B-4728927E4220%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D1DBA6DC1-F083-4262-927B-4728927E4220%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTTreatment NewsDoctors in Minn. discuss how to address Rx drug abusehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DC8CB020F-00A5-4C46-B864-F7486D2F3E6F%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DC8CB020F-00A5-4C46-B864-F7486D2F3E6F%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn dealing with prescription drug abuse, physicians have the twin risks of not doing enough to treat pain and being blamed if -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTPolicy & TrendsMylan gains FDA nod for generic migraine therapyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DC4144883-3996-4A73-9CB5-D735AAE44FE7%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DC4144883-3996-4A73-9CB5-D735AAE44FE7%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMylan received federal approval for its zolmitriptan tablets in two strengths, 2.5 mg and 5 mg.  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTPolicy & Trends2014 Call for Symposia: Submit your proposal for presentationhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D6692DF31-644D-4B9C-988F-7B0C0F8DC5B8%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D6692DF31-644D-4B9C-988F-7B0C0F8DC5B8%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDoes your work reflect a multidisciplinary approach to pain?  -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTAPS NewsHave you joined a special interest group?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D1E9046BA-E2E5-4B58-903D-B5FB05C8A6FF%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3D1E9046BA-E2E5-4B58-903D-B5FB05C8A6FF%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAPS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide a forum for specialized member interaction and allows members, with like interests -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTAPS NewsLet the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DF2231D20-8125-48FE-9967-191020AA855D%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D2D910073-F20C-447F-A529-BB3909BD3B07%26copyid%3DF2231D20-8125-48FE-9967-191020AA855D%26brief%3Daps%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssH. Jackson Brown,American writer -More- ]]>22 May 2013 12:38:45 CDTEditor's Note