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Back to the Basics: Managing Pain Months After COVID-19

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Jan 9, 2021
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A year ago, the United States was in the midst of understanding and dealing with the complexities of the “Opioid Epidemic”, what until then had been considered the greatest healthcare crisis in U.S. history. Although improvements in some aspects of the crisis were starting to be realized as a result of the development of best evidence-based practice guidelines and the implementation […]

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Case Sample: Bipolar, Chronic Migraine, Epilepsy, and IBS-D

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Jan 9, 2021
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Lawrence Robbins, MD Individuals suffering from chronic pain often have psychiatric comorbidities. For instance, among those with chronic migraine approximately 9% fit into the bipolar spectrum. (1) This article discusses a representative case of a patient with chronic migraine and bipolar disorder as well as epilepsy and irritable bowel syndrome. Caitlin is a 28-year-old female […]

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Laser Treatment Offers a 5 day Treatment for COVID19

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Jan 9, 2021
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Bert Ray, MD Laser therapy has been utilized for multiple medical problems, as the light energy improves mitochondrial function in cells that are involved with medical illnesses, has an anti-inflammatory effect, boosts the immune response, and restores oxidative redox balance. Thus, the laser energy helps rebalance the oxidative redox system that underlies the inflammation involved […]

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In Memory and Appreciation: Dr. John Satterthwaite

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Jan 9, 2021
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It is with deep sadness that we recognize the life and contributions of  John Satterthwaite, MD who transitioned from this earthly world last month.  John’s perspective on the history and devotion to the mission of SPS were priceless. Many have no doubt that the SPS would not exist today it were not for the careful nurturing and stewardship of John during the last 34 years […]

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An Essay on Diversity in the Field of Pain Medicine

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Oct 12, 2020
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Benjamin Johnson, MD I would like to thank our president, Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, APN, for the invitation to write an article regarding diversity in our field of pain medicine. As the first president of the Southern Pain Society possessing African-American heritage, I was overwhelmed with the […]

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Transitioning from 2020 to 2021 – “The Times They are a Changing”

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Oct 12, 2020
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Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, APN For most of us, this past year has been tumultuous to say the least.  In at least some way, we have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, protests and the underlying circumstances that initiated them.  We are very fortunate that Dr. Ben Johnson wrote a thoughtful and insightful article in […]

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Casey A. Murphy, MD Receives Award

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Oct 12, 2020
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Dr. Hu Rosomoff, the founding President of SPS, would take any opportunity to speak during each Annual and Board meeting until his health prevented him from attending.  Hu was a veritable fountain of clinical wisdom, as well as a provider of historical perspective into the Society.  Now, as the “Old Guy”

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President Elect : American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

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Oct 12, 2020
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A member of our Board of Directors, Dr. Joseph Tramontana, a Clinical Psychologist, has been nominated and is running un-opposed for the position of President-elect of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). His term will begin March 2021 and will transition to President in March 2022. ASCH is one of the oldest and most […]

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Chaos, Migraine, and Evolution

Clinical
Oct 12, 2020
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Lawrence Robbins, MD  INTRODUCTION Migraine often results in disability and diminished quality of life. Despite this, our species remains particularly vulnerable to migraine. Why is this so?  Evolution may provide answers. The study of evolution and disease is not simply an academic exercise. In studying the history of our species, and those that preceded us, […]

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President’s Column July, 2020–Virtual Annual Meeting

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Jul 28, 2020
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Last year we began planning our 2020 Southern Pain Society meeting,  “Perspectives, Concerns and Options for Managing Pain.”  Little did anyone realize that national events of 2020 would necessitate many concerns and needs. We have worked to change our perspective as we explored options for safely coordinating an exciting conference to share timely and innovative pain management information. 

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The Southern Pain Society was incorporated in 1989 and covers the 18 southern states and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to serve people with pain by advancing research and treatment and to increase the knowledge and skill of the regional professional community.

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