Two studies compared physical and psychosocial characteristics of elderly and younger chronic pain patients. No age differences were found during intake for the number of physical coping strategies.… (More)
Recently the United States Social Security Administration Commission on the Evaluation of Pain recommended that a set of criteria be developed that could be used to determine 'impairment due… (More)
Difficulties in assessing and quantifying the biomedical signs and symptoms that may be related to patients' reports of pain are well recognized. Although there appears to be some consensus among… (More)
Chronic pain patients are among a growing group of medically underserved Americans. Despite increasing public awareness about pain and widespread legislative activity that is focusing on the needs of… (More)
Those in professions treating pain must prepare to justify the cost-effectiveness of the treatments they supply. Attempts have been made to define cost-effectiveness. Is it the lowest possible cost?… (More)
Two young boys were struck by lightning during summer outdoor activities. One of them died. A literature review reveals that the most commonly reported locations of childhood lightning injuries are… (More)