American Pain Society – American Pain Society

The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary community that brings together a diverse group of scientists, clinicians and other professionals to increase the knowledge of pain and transform public policy and clinical practice to reduce pain-related suffering.
27th Annual Scientific Meeting May 8-10, 2008 Tampa, FL learn more Paperless Meeting Handouts and Session Recordings Session Recordings for the Essentials in Pain Management Course 2008 Annual Conference Evaluation 2009 Call for Symposia 2009 Call for Corporate Satellite Symposia	In the News Portable Device Effective In Zapping Away Migraine Pain Read full story (June 27, 2008) Anaesthetics could exacerbate pain Read full story (June 25, 2008) Treating Chronic Pain, Migraine & Muscle Spasticity Through Inhibition Of Neurotransmitter Glutamate Read full story (June 23, 2008) NIH Funding Not Rising With Rate of Inflation, State Economies Affected, Report Finds Read full story (June 19, 2008) Medicines Derived From Cannabis: A Review Of Adverse Events Read full story (June 18, 2008) Topical NSAID As Effective As Tablets For Knee Pain Read full story (June 18, 2008) Acupuncture Reduces Pain And Dysfunction In Head And Neck Cancer Patients After Neck Dissection Read full story (May 31, 2008) Low vitamin D tied to back pain in older women Read full story (May 26, 2008) Researchers Identify Specific Targets For Pain Therapy Read full story (May 20, 2008) Structure Of Receptor For Hot Chili Pepper And Pain Revealed Read full story (May 20, 2008) Migraine Increases Risk Of Severe Skin Sensitivity And Pain Read full story (April 22, 2008) Oral Drug For Pain From Cone Snails And Plants Read full story (April 17, 2008) Doctor's Offices Can Help Stem Narcotic Painkiller Abuse Read full story (April 12, 2008) Award Winning Study Says Back Pain May Be In Your Genes Read full story (April 9, 2008) Back Pain: What Works Read full story (April 3, 2008) APS and American College of Physicians Jointly Issue Guidelines for Low Back Pain Read full story (October 2, 2007) HR 2994 National Pain Care Policy Act of 2007 Read full story (September 27, 2007) View all News Stories	APS News Glossary of Pain Terms Call for APS Award Nominations View all APS News