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Transforming pain medicine: the power of collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation

  • By

  • Salman Hirani

  • Peter Vu

  • Mali Halac

  • Siri Bohacek

  • Barlas Benkli

  • David Jevotovsky

  • Julio Vega

  • Aliza Hirani

  • Vwaire Orhurhu

  • Charles Odonkor

  • Jesse Ehrenfeld

  • Iskander Shadid

  • Amanda Azadian

  • Brian Mayrsohn

  • Albert Kwon

  • Zishan Hirani

  • Uzondu Osuagwu

  • Justin Bird

  • Christopher Gilligan

  • Beth D Darnall

  • Kayode Williams

  • W Michael Hooten

  • Shriya Srinivasan

  • January 2, 2025

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Objective:

To explore innovative and collaborative approaches in pain management, emphasizing the urgent need to address the complexities of chronic pain and the necessity for multimodal treatments.

Key Findings:
  • 20% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2021, necessitating innovative treatments that address both symptoms and underlying causes.
  • Multimodal and multidisciplinary strategies are the most effective for pain management, leading to improved patient outcomes.
  • Innovative technologies and therapies, including VR and neuromodulation, show promise in addressing pain, warranting further research and investment.
Interpretation:

The complexity of chronic pain requires a comprehensive approach that combines various treatment modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration, specifically enhancing patient outcomes through tailored interventions.

Limitations:
  • Challenges remain in the effectiveness and longevity of implanted devices, with ongoing research aimed at improving these aspects.
  • A significant percentage of patients with implanted stimulators report insufficient pain relief, indicating a need for better patient-device matching and follow-up care.
Conclusion:

Collaboration and innovation in pain management are crucial for developing effective, holistic treatments that address both physical and psychological aspects of pain, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered approaches.

Original Source(s)

Transforming pain medicine: the power of collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation

  • by Salman Hirani, Peter Vu, Mali Halac, Siri Bohacek, Barlas Benkli, David Jevotovsky, Julio Vega, Aliza Hirani, Vwaire Orhurhu, Charles Odonkor, Jesse Ehrenfeld, Iskander Shadid, Amanda Azadian, Brian Mayrsohn, Albert Kwon, Zishan Hirani, Uzondu Osuagwu, Justin Bird, Christopher Gilligan, Beth D Darnall, Kayode Williams, W Michael Hooten, Shriya Srinivasan

  • January 2, 2025

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