Mayo Clinic study shows continuing aspirin/NSAIDs peri-procedurally is safe for low- to intermediate-risk interventional pain procedures; bleeding is rare. Continue Reading
Study finds SPGB relieves PDPH in obstetric patients faster and with fewer complications than epidural blood patch (EBP); non-invasive, quick relief after birth. Continue Reading
Stanford's CHOIR is an open-source Collaborative Health Outcomes Information Registry using NIH PROMIS to capture patient-reported outcomes for health systems. Continue Reading
AAPM poster shows mesenchymal stem cell transplantation (MSC-TP) alleviates neuropathic pain in rats; IV or IT delivery yields lasting analgesia for clinical trials. Continue Reading
An AAPM study shows patient-centered opioid tapering reduces long-term opioid doses by over 50% for chronic pain patients, without increasing pain intensity. Continue Reading
AAPM researchers analyze Medicare data showing barriers for disabled patients to non-opioid pain medications vs opioids; urges policy and practice changes. Continue Reading
