The Pain and Palliative Care Section makes the advanced science and practice of pain medicine a part of neurology and encourages broader use of neurological skills and knowledge in pain medicine.
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John Markman, MD, FAANChair |
Holli Glendenninghglendenning@aan.com(612) 928–6140 |
The Academy's Neurology Career Center is working to bring experienced members together with members who seek guidance on their career path. (August 24, 2012)
Our section has gathered increasing momentum in several areas, thanks to the effective work and persistence of several of our section members. Major accomplishments have included: (April 7, 2011)
The US Food and Drug Administration has awarded the University of Rochester Medical Center a $1 million contract to develop a partnership of public and private organizations to help bring more relief to the 76 million Americans with acute and chronic pain by speeding the identification of effective pain treatments. (April 7, 2011)
An evidence-based guideline published online on December 30, 2009, and in print in the January 12, 2010, issue of the American Academy of Neurology's journal Neurology® states that transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) is not recommended for the treatment of chronic low-back pain due to lack of proven efficacy. (April 7, 2011)
Update your contact information today to be sure your address and other contact information is current. (April 6, 2011)
