The editorial "The DEA's Misguided War on Opioids" published in The New York Times offers a poignant critique of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) approach to regulating opioids in the United States. Authored by Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, a pain management and anesthesiology physician, the
How Patient Premier’s Pain Scored is Helping Address the Misuse of Pain Management Drugs
The opiate epidemic has reached alarming proportions in the United States, posing a significant threat to public health and well-being. The over-prescription of opioids has led to a crisis of addiction and devastating consequences for countless individuals and communities. According to recent data
Remote Care can Help Solve Socioeconomic Disparities in Healthcare
There is an ongoing national discussion about systemic disadvantage due to socioeconomic and racial factors. The problem is huge and solutions equally difficult. Reasonable individuals may feel overwhelmed and choose to ignore the problem or minimize it. As physicians and medical professionals,
Mindfulness
Use you own Brain to Cut Down Your Pain We spend a lot of time trying to make our pain go away. We fight it. We worry about it. And we stress about it. The last thing we want to do is think about it….. But I’m going to ask you to do that for a minute. I want
Cancer-related Pain
Seeking pain relief for cancer-related pain will help keep you comfortable during your cancer treatment. Your healthcare provider will work with you to diagnose and treat your cancer-related pain. Learn More If you suffer from cancer-related pain and would like additional information on this
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is an uncommon disorder often seen as a result of traumatic injury or surgery. This pain is a type of chronic, long-lasting, pain. With chronic regional pain syndrome commonly, you may have unexplained
Degenerative Joint Disease / Arthritis
Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, commonly occurs in our shoulders, knees, hips, spine, and ankles from normal aging and/or “wear and tear.” Degenerative joint disease often results in pain, loss of motion and flexibility. If you've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you may
Facet Joint Syndrome
Facet Joint Syndrome, is a common arthritis-like condition causing neck and lower back pain. This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that