American Pain Society's 27th Annual Scientific Meeting (May 8 – 10, 2008): Symposia
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Symposia

May 8, 2008

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11:15 AM-12:45 PM


301
Genetic Variations in Susceptibility to Chronic Pain and Pain Processing
Cielito Reyes-Gibby, DrPH

302
Opiate Dosing Guidelines: Outrage or Imperative
Gregory W. Terman

303
Acute Pain In The Emergency Department: Clinical Practice, Research And Development
Peter G. Lacouture, PhD

304
Management of Intractable Pain in Children with Life-Limiting Conditions
Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD

305
The Persistence of Pain: LTP, Central Sensitization, and Pain Memory
Bryan Hains, PhD

306
Traumatic Onset of Chronic Pain
Allen H. Lebovits, PhD

2:45 PM-4:15 PM


307
Risk Factors for Onset and Persistence of Pain
Roger B. Fillingim, PhD

308
Cooling-activated TRP Channels in Physiological and Pathological Cold Sensation
Robert W. Gereau, PhD

309
Methadone: Science, Clinical Use, and Public Policy
Scott A. Strassels, PharmD, PhD

310
Biofeedback: Past, Present and Future
Sean Mackey, MD, PhD

311
Use of e-Health Technologies in the Assessment and Management of Pediatric Pain
Jennifer N. Stinson, RN, PhD, CPNP

312
Evidence-based Medicine for Evaluation and Management of Low Back Pain: Update on Guidelines from the American Pain Society
Steven Stanos, DO

May 9, 2008

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8:30 AM-10:00 AM


314
Effects of Aging and Comorbidity on Pain Processing: Clinical and Pre-Clinical Studies
Lucia Gagliese, PhD

315
Empathy for Pain: Clinical Implications
Raymond Tait, PhD

10:45 AM-12:15 PM


316
Evidence-Based Pain Management Practices for Older Adults in Multiple Practice Settings: The Challenge of Translation
Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FAAN

317
Lumbar Epidurals for Radicular Low Back Pain. Ongoing Controversy and Conflicting Evidence For and Against Their Use for Radiculpathy. Can They Be Used Effectively in the Daily Practice of Pain Management?
Steven Stanos, DO

6:30 PM-8:30 PM


133
The Clinical Translation of TRPV1 Compounds
Todd Vanderah, PhD

May 10, 2008

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10:15 AM-11:45 AM


318
Clinical Guideline on Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Process and Progress Report
Perry G. Fine, MD

319
How Race and Ethnicity Shape the Experience of Pain across the Lifespan: Findings from Clinical and Experimental Settings
Raymond Tait, PhD

320
Applying Molecular Technologies to Individual Differences in Pain and Analgesia: Merits and Limitations of the Methodologies
William R. Lariviere, PhD

321
Cortical Stimulation for Persistent Pain Syndromes: Novel Strategies
Ricardo A. Cruciani, MD, PhD

322
Peripheral Mechanisms Underlying Muscle Pain
Kathleen Sluka, PT, PhD

1:45 PM-3:15 PM


325
Hidden Settings for Health Disparities in Pain: Uncovering the Truth and Policy Implications
Barbara A. Hastie, PhD

326
Quantitative Sensory Testing for Pain Research and Clinical Practice
Miroslav Misha Backonja, MD

327
Prescribing Opioids: Legal Aspects
Ricardo A. Cruciani, MD, PhD

328
Incorporating Integrative Medicine in Pain Management
Gary Deng, MD, PhD

329
Pre-clinical Models of Low Back Pain
Laura S. Stone, PhD