***** PAIN TREATMENT TOPICS—e-NOTIFICATION *****

*** News/Research UPDATES This Week ***
<> Which Patients With Pain Are Likely Drug Abusers?
A new study proposes risk factors for identifying primary-care patients with chronic pain who are most likely to abuse prescription medications and other drugs. However, there are some hazards inherent in applying such stereotypes in everyday clinical practice.
## Learn more at:
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/which-patients-with-pain-are-likely.html

<> Grapefruit Juice Alters Oxycodone Concentration
Grapefruit juice alters the concentrations of many CYP3A4 liver enzyme substrates, including some but not all opioid analgesics. A recent investigation verified that oxycodone concentrations are increased if taken in conjunction with grapefruit juice but there can be interactions with other agents as well.
## See details at:
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/grapefruit-juice-alters-oxycodone.html

<> Coping Skills Essential for Managing Chronic Pain
How individuals cope with and appraise disease-related pain, such as from arthritis or cancer, is related not only to their experience with pain but also to their neurobiological and psychological functioning. Coping skills training may help to provide long-term improvements in brain function and relief from chronic pain.
## Read and comment at:
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/coping-skills-essential-for-managing.html

<> Previously Noted UPDATES of Interest…
> Study Supports Acupuncture Effects in Pain Control
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/study-supports-acupuncture-for-pain.html
> Behavioral Therapy Helps Calm Painful IBS
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/behavioral-therapy-helps-calm-painful.html
> Vitamin D: Does Too Much Incur Worse Pain? (with comments)
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/vitamin-d-does-too-much-incur-worse.html
> Do Men & Women Differ in Opioid-Abuse Risks? (with comments)
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2010/05/do-men-women-differ-in-opioid-abuse.html
* You can see ALL present/past UPDATES indexed with links at:
http://pain-topics.org/news_research_updates/

*** Plan Now to Attend…
*** AAPM Conference—September 21-24, 2010
Registration for the AAPM (American Academy of Pain Management) 21st Annual Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, is now available online. This is the only educational conference that truly addresses multimodal and integrative approaches for pain management and attracts healthcare professionals representing diverse disciplines. It is a genuinely unique learning and networking opportunity.
## See more details at: http://pain-topics.org/newsroom.php#affiliates