The Dose: August 2024

August 2024

As summer heats up, so does our preparation for PAINWeek 2024, the largest and most innovative pain management conference for frontline healthcare professionals. We're excited to share the latest event updates and a curated collection of medical education resources to ease the wait for next month's highly anticipated event!

PAINWeek Announcements

• NEW! Auricular Therapy Workshop

Discover the power of auricular acupuncture - an ancient practice offering a simple, safe, effective, and cost-efficient complementary therapy for pain management.

In this hands-on, one-day workshop, you'll join leading experts to explore this time-tested approach for modern clinical applications.

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• Record-Breaking 124 Scientific Posters!

The PAINWeek Scientific and Education Committee received an overwhelming number of abstract submissions this year. We are excited to feature 124 artistic scientific posters, 6 of which will be presented live in front of an audience during the event.

Join us for this unprecedented showcase of innovation and research!

PAINWeek Conference 2024

September 3-6, 2024 | The Cosmopolitan?of Las Vegas????

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Featured On-Demand Education

CME Activity:?PAINWeek 2023 Digital All Access

CME Activity: MATE ACT Module

Best Blog

Unmasking the Mental Health Crisis in Chronic Pain Patients

Industry Updates

New ACOG Guidance Advises Clinicians on Cannabis Use for Gynecologic Pain | MDedge

Guidance on How Best to Manage Opioid Risks in Older Adults | MDedge

Reduced Risk for Peripheral Neuropathy Tied to Diabetes Medication | Medscape

New Guidance on CGRPs as First-Line Migraine Prevention: How/Will it Change Clinical Practice? | Medscape

Significant Errors With ChatGPT for Migraine Drug Treatment | Medscape

Potential Genes Identified for Posttraumatic Headache | Medscape

New Insight Into CVD, Stroke Risk in Migraine | Medscape

Trending Expert Interview

In this trending video, "Destigmatizing Psychedelic Therapy," PAINWeek's Eugene Vortsman, DO, FACEP, Clinical Director of Addiction Medicine and Disease Management at Northwell Health, discusses the barriers to adopting psychedelics in medical practice due to enduring stigma. Discover forward-looking insights on regulatory and developmental pathways for integrating psychedelics into pain management.

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