Tagged With "chronic pain"
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Trauma screening could help reduce opioid misuse, symposium is told [tucson.com]
Fueled by the opioid-abuse crisis, the medical community is on the cusp of major change in how it treats chronic pain, a first-ever Pima County opioid symposium was told Friday. Chronic pain is the most common pre-existing condition leading to an opioid overdose, state data show. And unresolved trauma, which is a major risk factor for substance-use disorders, is also a characteristic in some chronic-pain patients, Dr. Bennet Davis of the Integrative Pain Center of Arizona told those in...
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Building the case for change: Surveying primary care practices in trauma screening
Hello! I am a new member, I am a physician who has been working in the trauma-pain world for over 2 decades here in Arizona, and I am soon to start on an MPH with focus on epidemiology. I am going to survey primary care practices with regard to screening for trauma in children and adults throughout the state, and I would like to know if other members are interested in this project. I would welcome your input! The idea is to get solid data on how many providers are screening for trauma, and...
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Portraits of Professional Caregivers documentary available for viewing from ACEs Connection this weekend
Our Transform Trauma with ACEs Science film festival launches this weekend. We are thrilled to share the documentary , P ortraits of Professional CAREgivers: Their Passion, Their Pain on Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday , September 13th. The documentary will be streamed from our Transform Trauma with ACEs Science Communit y . Click here to join. Registration is not required for viewing. You need to be a member of ACEs Connection and join this community site to watch the film this...
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Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is often the source of infection, and can be seen as a result of increased blood pressure (HTN), heart disease, pain, or specific health disorders such as cardiac arrest, joint Inflammation, constipation, diabetes, and cancer (Ellis, 2022). This article explains additional information on how to ease inflammation symptoms associated with co-morbid disorders as such. Aim to reduce inflammation by consistently getting 7-8 hours of rest per night in a cool and quiet space. Be sure...
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10 Tips to Prevent Overeating
Ever heard of the sayings to always eat before making groceries, and don't allow your eyes to be bigger than your appetite? Well, I am here to share common tips for individuals to eliminate overeating and food addiction. Here are a few warning signs where over consumption of caloric intake may be present. -Consuming calories in excess, even when the stomach is full. -Consuming extra calories in place of an activity that brings enjoyment. -The onset of uncomfortable symptoms such as: acid...