The UCSD School of Medicine and the Diana Padelford Binkley Foundation bring you the newest installments of this innovative series targeted at successfully managing pain in women. Studies show women often receive inadequate care as pain manifests uniquely in the sexes and requires distinctive treatment strategies. In this program, Margaret Chesney, Ph.D., Deputy Director, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, updates us on gender differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine. Series: Pain Management in Women Over the Lifecycle [9/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 12827]
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Actiq, a narcotic painkiller that looks and tastes like a lollipop, may lead to addiction, overdose or death. The
FDA approved Actiq only for cancer patients who suffer from intense pain. But recent studies show that more
than 80% of patients use the Actiq lollipop for reasons other than cancer pain, such as migraines and back pain.
If you or a loved one was prescribed Actiq for reasons other than treating cancer pain and suffered from overdose,
addiction or death, call Rolshouse & Associates toll free at 1-866-61-CLAIM. That’s 1-866-61-CLAIM
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The EPIC survey is the largest ever study of its kind to investigate the prevalence, impact and treatment of pain in cancer
Until now, few studies have investigated pain in cancer and these have been on a limited scale. The EPIC survey, a large scale international study, is an important step forward and will add to the understanding of cancer pain and its impact on patients
The EPIC survey demonstrates that pain in patients with cancer is widespread, frequent and long-lasting, and is not always adequately managed
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