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Neuroconference on pain Part 2. – All About.Opioids

March 22, 2019 Our brains and bodies are equipped to manage pain.  We have built in systems that release chemicals to make us feel better, chemicals called neurotransmitters, and many of these are released in the brain, but also throughout … Continue reading

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What I Learned at my conference on the Neuroscience of Pain – Part 1

March 16, 2019 Chronic pain is one of the most underestimated healthcare problems today. In the US, more people live with chronic pain than cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined. 16% of 16-23 year olds will experience persistent pain. This … Continue reading

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My Specialty

October 23, 2018     People ask me: what is your specialty? I chuckle and reply: “I take time to problem solve, ask questions and provide what is needed.” Example: 3 months ago, a patient called me. She had fractured the … Continue reading

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