unnecessary shots made patients’ pain worse or led to adverse conditions, including open holes in the back

Neurologist found guilty in $150M fraud scheme alongside 3 other physicians https://www.beckersspine.com/spine/item/48190-neurologist-found-guilty-in-150m-fraud-scheme-alongside-3-other-physicians.html A federal jury convicted neurologist Mohammed Zahoor, MD, and three other physicians of participating in a $150 million healthcare fraud scheme, the Department of Justice announced Feb. 4. The four-week trial also culminated in convictions for Michigan pulmonologist Tariq Omar, MD, and emergency […]

Conway states at around 17:00 + that chronic pain pts that need opiates – THEY WILL BE THERE !!!

Conway states in the video about 17+ minutes into it: pain pt when they need opiates – THEY WILL BE THERE ! Is it time for those in the chronic pain community to start tweeting white house, conway and trump when chronic pain pts are DENIED THEIR MEDICALLY NECESSARY OPIATES. Include a link to the […]

CDC Guidelines – based on CRAPPY DATA ?

who believes that a “tail can wag a dog”

I have recently seen a lot of discussion about states that are considering or others that have pass STATE LAW that is suppose to help chronic pain pts get better/adequate pain management.  Encourage prescribers to be more liberal in prescribing opiates and other controlled meds that are needed by pts that are medically dealing with […]

AHRQ Comment period: Mixed Methods Review: Integrating Palliative Care With Chronic Disease Management in Ambulatory Care

Background and Objectives” “Most care for patients with serious life-threatening chronic illness or conditions occurs in ambulatory settings. Care for these patients can be complex, as they often face high symptom burden and decreased quality of life. Research has shown that patients and caregivers appreciate the integration of serious illness care into primary care.1,2 Palliative […]

Dr. Thomas Kline, MD, PhD: Myth 14: Benzodiazapines will addict and kill you

Valium related drugs, or benzos, are an especially drug for treating seizures, comas, and anxiety. attempts to demonize benzos are underway. the medical text do not support the dangers claimed. We do not recommend tapering unless previous shown genetic addiction of opioids or benzos.