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Contact: Chuck Weber or Julie McQuain
cpweber@weberpr.com
847-705-1802
JMPR Associates, Inc.

American Pain Society 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting 3/20-23/03 in Chicago

Racial disparities in pain management, opioid therapy issues and fibromyalgia among discussion topics

You are invited to cover the proceedings of the 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society, March 20-23, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Some of the key topics are:

Racial and Ethnically Based Disparities in Pain Management
Former HHS Secretary Louis Sullivan, MD, and incoming APS President Richard Payne, MD, will participate in a special symposium on this topic on March 20. They and other speakers will discuss ways in which government and industry can collaborate with APS to address and correct regional and national disparities in pain assessment and management.

Opioid Therapy at the Crossroads
The role of opioid therapy in chronic pain management continues to evolve amid great controversy. Several sessions will be dedicated to issues related to balancing the risks and potential for abuse of opioid analgesics with their patient benefits.

Fibromyalgia: Current Understanding and Future Directions
Progress in understanding this prevalent and frustrating disorder will discussed, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.

Reporters interested in attending please contact Chuck Weber 847-705-1802, or via email at cpweber@weberpr.com to register.


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