Leukemia is a medical term for cancer of the blood cells. Acute Myeloid Leukemia, known as AML is the most common acute leukemia in adults. AML is rapidly lethal if untreated, but overall survival has improved for those under age 65 from just 8 months in the late 1970s to 46 months in 2014. We’ll have […]

Leukemia is a medical term for cancer of the blood cells. Acute Myeloid Leukemia, known as AML is the most common acute leukemia in adults. AML is rapidly lethal if untreated, but overall survival has improved for those under age 65 from just 8 months in the late 1970s to 46 months in 2014. We’ll have […]

When we experience pain, it begins as an acute process. It might be an ankle sprain, arm fracture, or due to surgery. In fact, chronic postsurgical pain affects up to 50% of adults. Guidelines suggest using multimodal analgesia to manage acute pain. Seglentis, a unique oral medication is available that combines tramadol, a weak opioid […]

When we experience pain, it begins as an acute process. It might be an ankle sprain, arm fracture, or due to surgery. In fact, chronic postsurgical pain affects up to 50% of adults. Guidelines suggest using multimodal analgesia to manage acute pain. Seglentis, a unique oral medication is available that combines tramadol, a weak opioid […]

Dr. Paul Christo joins Richmond’s Morning News with John Reid to discuss the danger in fentanyl and the rising crisis of substance disorders.

Dr. Paul Christo joins Stacy Washington on SiriusXM’s show “Stacy on the Right” to discuss the fight against Fentanyl.

Chronic low back pain can be due to degeneration of the multifidus muscles. We now have a neurostimulator designed to activate the multifudus muscles and control pain – ReActiv8. John McFarland describes how this device has helped him return to an active life at age 75. Dr. Chris Gilligan, Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine […]

Chronic low back pain can be due to degeneration of the multifidus muscles. We now have a neurostimulator designed to activate the multifudus muscles and control pain – ReActiv8. John McFarland describes how this device has helped him return to an active life at age 75. Dr. Chris Gilligan, Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine […]

The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) hosts the one of a kind, AAPM-MIT Hacking Medicine Innovation Challenge. Companies from around the world apply for the chance to pitch their ideas and solutions in a “shark tank” style competition. We feature two of the winners of the 2022 challenge:  Sana Health with its visual and auditory […]

Multimodal analgesia is an alternative to opioids that uses more than one medication or technique for pain relief. Zynrelef® is an extended release, non-opioid medication that treats postoperative pain and inflammation. It’s applied without a needle directly into the surgical site. Pharmacist, Dr. Kevin Warner will talk about the state of postoperative pain care, the […]