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In the Medical Article Archive
Author: Birklein F, Schmelz M
Title: Neuropeptides, neurogenic inflammation and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
Source: Neurosci Letters. 2008;437:199-202.
Author: de Rooij AM, de Mos M, Sturkenboom MCJM, Marinus J, van den Maagdenberg AMJM, van Hilten JJ
Title: Familial occurrence of complex regional pain syndrome
Source: Euro J Pain. 2008 (In press).
Author: Goebel A, Stock M, Deacon R, Sprotte G, Vincent A
Title: Intravenous Immunoglobulin Response and Evidence for Pathogenic Antibodies in a Case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Source: Ann Neurol. 2005;57(3):463-464.
Author: Low AK, Ward K, Wines AP
Title: Pediatric Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Source: J Pediatr Orthop. 2007;27(5):567-572.
Author: Moseley GL, Zalucki N, Birklein F, Marinus J, van Hilten JJ, Luomajoki H
Title: Thinking About Movement Hurts: The Effect of Motor Imagery on Pain and Swelling in People With Chronic Arm Pain
Source: Arthritis Rheum. 2008;59(5):623-631.
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: Perez RS, Pragt E, Geurts J, Zuurmond WW, Patijn J, van Kleef M
Title: Treatment of Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I With Mannitol: A Prospective, Randomized,
Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Study
Source: J Pain. 2008;9(8):678-686.
Author: Reuben SS, Ekman EF
Title: The Effect of Initiating a Preventive Multimodal Analgesic Regimen on Long-Term Patient Outcomes for Outpatient
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Source: Int Anes Res Soc. 2007;105(1):228-232.
Author: Sethna NF, Meier PM, Zurakowski D, Berde CB
Title: Cutaneous sensory abnormalities in children and adolescents with complex regional pain syndromes
Title: Pain. 2007;131:153-161.
Events
Achilles Walk for Hope & Possibility in NYC: Slideshow
2008 MN RSDS CRPS Coaliation Walk for the Hope and Possibility of a Cure in Prior Lake, Minnesota
10th Annual Bounty of Hope Dinner and Silent Auction
In the Electronic Alert Archive
FDA: Manufacturers of TNF-Blocker Drugs Must Highlight Risk of Fungal Infections
Legislative Alert from NORD
Lifetime Insurance Caps Bills Introduced in the U.S. Congress
September 2008 Pain Monitor E-newsletter from the American Pain Foundation
Methadone Rises as a Painkiller with Big Risks
Wisdom for Coping with Pain: An Interview with "Jeisea"
From HowToCopeWithPain.org
Opioid Painkillers Sometimes Make Pain Worse, According To Evidence Review
August Pain Monitor: E-newsletter of the American Pain Foundation
Actavis Totowa Announces Voluntary Recall at the Retail Level of All Drug Products Manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey Facility
FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
Milford's 'mayor for the day' has what it takes to overcome adversity
In the RSDSA Review Archive
Q & A: Disability Issues, by Jeanne Lazo
Clinical Q & A: Foot and Nail Care for Those with CRPS?
Does Your Child’s School Have a "Faker’s Club"?
The CRPS Student’s Rights
Mailbag: Mirror Therapy
The Possibilities of a Home Program
Functional Capacity Evaluations
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
RSDSA-funded Research Flyer
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.
Template for establishing a "CRPS Education and Research Act" in your state!
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Diagnostic Tests
RSDSA News
Updated RSDSA Store Flyer
PT/OT Training Program DVD Flyer (PDF)
RSDSA is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 Rachel Tobias Young Investigator Award
(PDF)
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).
Take Flight With Hope T-Shirt Also Available!
Updated
September 4, 2008
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