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APF In The News
New Ways to Treat Pain (05/11/10) American Pain Foundation was included as a source for pain information in an article that discusses treating pain with peripheral nerve stimulation. The Wall Street Journal Adults Remain Unaware of Risks of Postherpetic Neuralgia (05/06/10) American Pain Foundation released results of a recent survey that indicates that Americans are unaware of the risks and symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia, also known as after-shingles pain. Note: Press release was picked up by 219 media outlets as of 5/17/2010 including CNBC.COM, Forbes, Healthcare Industry Today, MedPage Today, Baltimore Business Journal, The Medical News, Fox Business News. PR Newswire APF Survey Links Economic Recession to Physical Acute Pain (05/04/10) After an American Pain Foundation survey linked economic pain from the recession to an increase in short-term physical pain such as back strain, a new educational initiative was created to provide tips to consumers on prevention and treatment options. HealthBeautiful How to Cope with Arthritis Pain (05/01/10) The Lance Armstrong Foundation published an article on its website that provides self-help techniques to better manage arthritis symptoms. The author used resources from the American Pain Foundation (APF) and cited APF as a reference. LiveStrong.com Breakthrough Cancer Pain Significant for Many People with Cancer (04/19/10) American Pain Foundation (APF) Board Member Russell Portenoy, MD, and Amy Abernethy, MD, who were both advisory members to APF’s breakthrough cancer pain survey, provide insight into the implications of the survey’s results. Article also ran in Pharmacy Practice News and Clinical Oncology News Pain Medicine News Lawmaker Wants to Raise Awareness of Chronic Pain's Impact (04/18/10) Ohio Representative Kenny Yuko introduced a bill designating September as Pain Awareness Month in his state. American Pain Foundation CEO Will Rowe was quoted on the need for effective pain treatment and the reduction of barriers preventing people from receiving appropriate pain care. The Daily Court Reporter Top Causes of Chronic Pain (04/10/10) Statistics shared by the American Pain Foundation were included in an article about the causes of chronic pain and how pain can be treated. WebMD American Pain Foundation Releases Results of Breakthrough Cancer Pain Survey (04/09/10) An American Pain Foundation breakthrough cancer pain survey indicates that breakthrough cancer pain is one of the most challenging aspects of having cancer, according to 75 percent of U.S. adults who have ever been diagnosed with cancer and experience this type of pain. ConsultantLive Results of American Pain Foundation’s Breakthrough Cancer Pain Survey Highlighted (04/09/10) The Cancer Network printed an abbreviated version of the American Pain Foundation’s press release sharing survey results that indicate that breakthrough cancer pain is a top challenge for people living with cancer. Cancer Network Using Prescription Pain Medication without Becoming Addicted (04/05/10) American Pain Foundation was cited in an article on how to safely take prescription pain medication. This article was originally printed in U.S. News and World Report. The Daily Herald
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