Neuroscience
The annual meeting of the APS takes place next week in Florida. Visit the conference homepage for details: Link.
From the conference homepage:
Conference Purpose and Objectives
"The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society will offer current information about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute pain, chronic cancer and noncancer pain, and recurrent pain. In-depth workshops are planned and are designed to enhance research or clinical skills pertinent to the management of pain; they will feature content appropriate for professionals at several experience levels.
"Each year the APS Scientific Program Committee carefully reviews attendees’ evaluations in order to organize a scientific program which addresses a broad range of topics related to pain research and treatment.
"Designed for a diverse group of scientists, pain clinicians, and other professionals, the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting features a prominent faculty presenting basic, translational, and clinical research advancements.
Interact with cutting-edge researchers.
Translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
Network with your colleagues.
Hear from policy makers about issues that directly affect you.
Raise questions, debate the implications, plan follow-up studies, and discuss results.
Discuss your own research and clinical observations.
Meet with poster presenters to learn about their thinking and future research directions.
Visit more than 150 booths that feature products and services specifically designed for multidisciplinary leaders who study and treat pain."
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- Upcoming Event: National Academy Of Neuropsychology (16-19 Nov 2011, Florida)
Here is the conference homepage to the National Academy of Neuropsychology's (NAN) annual conference, taking place this week in Florida: Conference Homepage...
- Upcoming Videocast: The Neuroimaging Of Pain (07 Nov 2011)
From a press release from the NIH: Stanford researcher to speak at NIH on the role of neuroimaging in understanding pain NCCAM presents Opening Windows to the Brain: Lessons Learned in the Neuroimaging of Pain [snippet] What: Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.,...
- Upcoming Event: American Congress Of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference (atlanta, 11-15 Oct 2011)
Conference Website From the homepage: "Plan now to attend the ACRM-ASNR 2011 Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This annual conference draws rehabilitation researchers and clinicians from 20+ countries with a welcoming ambiance suited to...
- Neuropsychology Abstract Of The Day: Pain Assessment
Jensen MP, Mardekian J, Lakshminarayanan M, & Boye ME. Validity of 24-h recall ratings of pain severity: Biasing effects of "Peak" and "End" pain. Pain. 2008 Jul 15; 137(2): 422-427. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Box 356490, University of Washington...
Neuroscience
Upcoming Event: American Pain Society, 8-10 May 2008, Tampa Florida
The annual meeting of the APS takes place next week in Florida. Visit the conference homepage for details: Link.
From the conference homepage:
Conference Purpose and Objectives
"The 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society will offer current information about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute pain, chronic cancer and noncancer pain, and recurrent pain. In-depth workshops are planned and are designed to enhance research or clinical skills pertinent to the management of pain; they will feature content appropriate for professionals at several experience levels.
"Each year the APS Scientific Program Committee carefully reviews attendees’ evaluations in order to organize a scientific program which addresses a broad range of topics related to pain research and treatment.
"Designed for a diverse group of scientists, pain clinicians, and other professionals, the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting features a prominent faculty presenting basic, translational, and clinical research advancements.
Interact with cutting-edge researchers.
Translate scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
Network with your colleagues.
Hear from policy makers about issues that directly affect you.
Raise questions, debate the implications, plan follow-up studies, and discuss results.
Discuss your own research and clinical observations.
Meet with poster presenters to learn about their thinking and future research directions.
Visit more than 150 booths that feature products and services specifically designed for multidisciplinary leaders who study and treat pain."
- Morphine Vs. Methadone For Cancer Pain
It's still too early for me to blog about aggressive measures to control severe pain in cancer patients, despite my best intentions. I don't know when/if I'll be able to write a proper post on the topic. For now, I'll just list a few references,...
- Upcoming Event: National Academy Of Neuropsychology (16-19 Nov 2011, Florida)
Here is the conference homepage to the National Academy of Neuropsychology's (NAN) annual conference, taking place this week in Florida: Conference Homepage...
- Upcoming Videocast: The Neuroimaging Of Pain (07 Nov 2011)
From a press release from the NIH: Stanford researcher to speak at NIH on the role of neuroimaging in understanding pain NCCAM presents Opening Windows to the Brain: Lessons Learned in the Neuroimaging of Pain [snippet] What: Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.,...
- Upcoming Event: American Congress Of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference (atlanta, 11-15 Oct 2011)
Conference Website From the homepage: "Plan now to attend the ACRM-ASNR 2011 Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This annual conference draws rehabilitation researchers and clinicians from 20+ countries with a welcoming ambiance suited to...
- Neuropsychology Abstract Of The Day: Pain Assessment
Jensen MP, Mardekian J, Lakshminarayanan M, & Boye ME. Validity of 24-h recall ratings of pain severity: Biasing effects of "Peak" and "End" pain. Pain. 2008 Jul 15; 137(2): 422-427. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Box 356490, University of Washington...