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Chronic Pain Hope

Brianna Shortt RN, CEN

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  • Research Update: October and November 2024

    It's time for another research update. A lot of amazing research has come out over the last two months. Check this blog post to out to learn more about cancer...
  • Expert Interview: Dr. Helene Langevin from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

    Here's another interview with someone who is making huge contributions to the field of pain medicine. Doctor Helene Langevin is the Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative...
  • Expert Interview: Dr. Kim Hecht with the Susan Samueli Integrative Center

    I recently did an interview with Dr. Kim Hecht. We discussed a variety of chronic pain topics including acupuncture, pain reprocessing therapy, low dose naltrexone, central sensitization, and so much...
  • Expert Interview: Dr. Andrew Rice President of the International Association for the Study of Pain

    Read this interview with Dr. Andrew Rice to learn more about current pain research, the International Association for the Study of Pain, painful diabetic neuropathy, post amputation pain, and pain...
  • Expert Interview: Stephanie Carter Kelley, PhD and Yoga/Physical Therapist

    I'm constantly discovering more and more people who use really effective approaches to decrease chronic pain. Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is one of those individuals. Check out this interview to...
  • Research Update: August and September 2024

    Here is the newest update on chronic pain research from the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). This research covers a variety of topics such as virtual reality...
  • 10 Things I Learned from the International Association for the Study of Pain Medical Conference

    I had an amazing time in Amsterdam learning about pain at the conference for the International Association for the Study of Pain. Check out this post to read about some...
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    Research Update: July 2024

    More chronic pain research coming your way. Read this article if you want to learn about new treatments and research that is helping people of pain.
  • Expert Interview: Allan Basbaum, PhD Professor/Researcher at UCSF

    The world of pain medicine is constantly advancing thanks to people like Allan Basbaum, PhD. He is a professor/researcher at UCSF and has conducted research on a wide variety...
  • Expert Interview: Jennie Shulkin CEO of Override Health

    Override Health is an amazing organization that provides care for people with chronic pain. In this interview, I spoke with the CEO of Override Health. Read this interview to learn...
  • Research Update: May 2024

    Hey guys! The world of research is an exciting place. Every day, we take another step towards helping people significantly decrease and/or put an end to their pain. The...
  • Opinion Piece: My Favorite Doctor

    I have had good and bad experiences with doctors. Most people with chronic pain can say that. I wanted to share one of my best experiences with a doctor. I...