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In the Medical Library
Author: Higashimoto T, Baldwin EE, Gold JI, Boles RG
Title: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 in children with mitochondrial disease and maternal inheritance
Source: Arch Dis Child. 2008;93:390-397.
Author: Kemler MA, de Vet HCW, Barendse GAM, van den Wildenberg FAJM, van Kleef M
Title: Effect of spinal cord stimulation for chronic complex regional pain syndrome Type I: five-year final follow-up of patients in a randomized trial
Source: J Neurosurg. 2008;108:292-298.
Author: Olsson GL, Meyerson BA, Linderoth B
Title: Spinal cord stimulation in adolescents with complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I)
Source: Euro J Pain. 2008;12:53-59.
Author: Webster LR, Fakata KL, Charapata S, Fisher R, MineHart M
Title: Open-Label Multicenter Study of Combined Intrathecal Morphine and Ziconotide: Addition of Morphine in Patients Receiving Ziconotide for Severe Pain
Source: Pain Med. 2003;9(3):282-290.
Educational Opportunities
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Fibromyalgia Class for Continuing Education Credit
Events
1st Annual 'Strike RSD!' Fundraising Event
Achilles Walks for Hope & Possibility Announced in NYC, Atlanta, and Cincinnati
For Grace to Co-Host First Annual Women in Pain Conference With City of Hope and Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative
On the News
One name says it all in local table tennis
Noga Nir-Kistler inspires as she readies for Paralympics
The pain of it all
FDA Alert: Enbrel (etanercept) Prescribing Information Revised To Include A Boxed Warning Regarding The Risk Of Infection, Including Tuberculosis
FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Drug will help reduce effects of drugs like morphine on bowel function
ABC News: Pain Management Series: Living with Pain
In the Electronic Alert Archive
Veterans Pain Care Legislation Update
Quadriplegic woman prepares for round Britain sail
Cheerios to feature veteran with CRPS
Walgreens pulls OxyContin
April 2008 Pain Advocacy Community E-Newsletter: Partners Against Pain
April 2008 Issue of Currents, the E-newsletter of the American Academy of Pain Management
The Mirror Cure for Phantom Pain
First of its kind pediatric rehabilitation center offers hope to chronic pain sufferers
Co-Payments Go Way Up for Drugs With High Prices
How Jersey Fails Injured Workers
American Pain Foundation April E-newsletter
Streator woman has battled symptoms for 28 years
Insurers Faulted as Overloading Social Security
Illinois Advocacy Alert: RSDS Education/Awareness Bill
In the RSDSA Review Archive
How to be a Hero
Clinical Q & A: Are there any effective strategies for managing opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD)?
Bone Up on Osteoporosis
The Art of Recreating Yourself
What Do We Do With the Guilt?
Pediatric CRPS Q & A
The Possibilities of a Home Program
Clinical Q & A: Can there be too many sympathetic nerve blocks for the treatment of CPRS?
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for CRPS
The Use of Opioids in CRPS-related Pain
Opioids for CRPS? Think again.
Q & A: CRPS and Disability Issues
Clinical Trials
Autonomic Dysfunction and Spinal Cord Stimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome are needed for a study investigating how the autonomous nervous system works before Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant and after. For criteria and contact information, please click here.
Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study of Outpatient Intravenous Ketamine for the Treatment of CRPS: Currently Recruiting
Clinical Study at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
Pilot Study on Safety and Efficacy of the Non-Invasive Transcranial Stimulation to Relieve Neuropathic Pain in Patients with CRPS. View the interim report of the study here.
Research
CRPS as a Women's Health Concern: Needs Assessment
The Treatment of Breakthrough Pain (BTP) in People with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Resources
Searching for a pain specialist or pain clinic in your area?
The Dannemiller Foundation has compiled for your use a list of hundreds of pain specialists and pain clinics from all over the globe.
The Remote Area Medical® (RAM) Volunteer Corps
This nonprofit, volunteer, airborne relief corps is dedicated to serving mankind by providing free health care, dental care, eye care, veterinary services, and technical and educational assistance to people in remote areas of the United States and the world. For more information and a schedule of expeditions, please click here.
A Therapist’s Perspective on Treating CRPS
By Melanie Swan, OTR/L
Template for establishing a "CRPS Education and Research Act" in your state!
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Diagnostic Tests
Treatment Videos
Lumbar Sympathetic Block Interactive Video
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Interactive Video
Support Groups
West Palm Beach, Florida - New Group
Stories of Hope
Anna
Brilliant's Story
Testimony
from the NJ CRPS Awareness/Education Bill Hearing
Finding Other Ways to Give: Nicole Biller's Awareness Story
McGee March Madness
Truly
Moved Beyond Words
By Tricia Scott
RSDSA News
RSDSA Store Flyer
PT/OT Training Program DVD Flyer (PDF)
RSDSA is now accepting applications for the 2008 Rachel Tobias Young Investigator Award
(PDF)
2007-2008 Tobias Grant Fosters the Intersection of Engineering and Medicine in CRPS Diagnosis and Treatment
Take Flight With Hope T-Shirt Now Available!
New Column on Disability Issues in the RSDSA Review
RSDSA Honored By Korean CRPS Patients Association
Pediatric CRPS Tri-Fold Brochure
This brochure offers information and resources for the family and friends of youth with CRPS and those who want to help.
Take Flight With Hope: Stories of Hope and Transformation
This brochure offers an array of patient stories, and as Executive Director Jim Broatch, MSW, writes "People make changes, they move forward, they live lives they never imagined they could or would. CRPS brings huge losses, but, as you will read, there are significant gains as well."
Single copies are available free for our members. Additional copies are available for $2 (members) and $3 (non-members).
Updated
May 6, 2008
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