BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NPC31 | Aug 14-16, 2026 - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://napapainconference.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NPC31 | Aug 14-16, 2026 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170226 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190611T083528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T010347Z UID:4945-1487865600-1488038399@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:2017 Kaua'i Pain Conference DESCRIPTION:The Premiere Pain Meeting\non the Hawaiian Islands \n \n \n \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nEARN UP TO 12 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™\nSpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSpectrumCare is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column] \n \n Program \n \n \n [vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”February 24″ tab_id=”1559953919502-e845b9c7-4617″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n\n6:30\nRegistration Desk Opens\n\n\n7:00\nBreakfast & Exhibits\n\n\n8:15\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30\nThe Science of Pain\n\n\n9:00\nNeuroimaging & Pain\n\n\n9:30\nThe Psychology of Pain\n\n\n10:00\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n10:15\nA Physiatrist’s Approach to a Patient\nwith Low Back Pain\n\n\n10:45\nWhere Minimally Invasive Procedures Fall within Diagnosis & Treatment Algorithms\n\n\n11:30\nLunch\n\n\n1:00\nOptions for Spinal Cord Stimulation in 2017\n\n\n1:30\nHigh Density Stimulation\n\n\n2:00\nHigh Frequency Stimulation\n\n\n2:30\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n2:45\nPain as a National Health Problem\n\n\n3:15\nBenchmarking: Past\, Current\, & Future\n\n\n3:45\n21st Century Cures Act: New Paradigms for Clinical Research and Expanding Access to Emergent Therapies\n\n\n4:15\nMedical Acupuncture for Chronic Pain\n\n\n4:45\nPatient Empowerment Through Behavioral Medicine\n\n\n5:30\nEducation Ends for the Day\n\n\n6:00\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Februrary 25″ tab_id=”1559953919552-fabe8bff-4935″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\n\n6:30\nRegistration Desk Opens\n\n\n7:15\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:15\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30\nOpioid Prescribing\n\n\n9:00\nIntrathecal Drug Delivery\n\n\n9:30\nLow-dose Naltrexone Treatment for Chronic Pain\n\n\n10:00\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n10:15\nDiabetic Neuropathy & Chronic Pain\n\n\n10:45\nThe Intersection of Policy and Clinical Practice\n\n\n11:45\nLunch\n\n\n1:15\nEthnic Differences in the Perception of Pain\n\n\n1:45\nMinimizing Opioids with Pain Psychology\n\n\n2:30\nCombating Non-Medical Use of Prescription Pain Relievers\n\n\n3:00\nBreak\n\n\n3:30\nUpdate from the Hawai’i Pain Society\n\n\n4:00\nWorkshop: Coordinating Care with Limited Resources\n\n\n5:00\nEducation Ends – Have a Safe Trip Home!\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/kpc2017/ LOCATION:Kaua’i Marriott at Kalapaki Bay\, 3610 Rice St\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Clinical Practice,Continuing Medical Education ORGANIZER;CN="Neurovations Education":MAILTO:Education@Neurovations.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180305 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190611T022911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T011209Z UID:4919-1519956000-1520128799@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:2018 Kaua'i Pain Conference DESCRIPTION:Pain Management Today\, Tomorrow\, and 2020 \n \n \n \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nEARN UP TO 13.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™\nSpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSpectrumCare is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nABA MOCA 2.0®\nApproved for ABA MOCA 2.0®: Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ Program\, Medical Knowledge & Patient Safety CME. Attend the conference\, participate in the education\, and we’ll send your MOC CME directly to the ABA on your behalf. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column] \n \n Program \n \n \n [vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”March 2″ tab_id=”1559953919502-e845b9c7-4617″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n\n6:30\nRegistration Desk Opens\n\n\n7:00\nBreakfast & Exhibits\n\n\n8:00\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30\nContemporary Pain Management\n\n\n9:15\nThe Physician’s Role in the Opioid Crisis\n\n\n9:45\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n10:00\nPain Management\, Addiction & Homelessness: Multidisciplinary Treatment Strategies\n\n\n10:30\nThe Psychosocial Dimensions of Pain: Shifting Patient Mindsets & Altering Provider Actions to Enhance Effectiveness\n\n\n11:30\nLunch\n\n\n1:00\nMinimally Invasive Options for Managing Pain: Injections & Regenerative Medicine\n\n\n1:45\nNutritional Pain Management for Optimizing Management of Headache & Neuropathy\n\n\n2:15\nTreating Pain & Reducing Opioids with a Dearth of Resources: Evidence-based Strategies for Improving Patient Outcomes\n\n\n3:00\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n3:15\nThe Future of Pain Care at a National Level\n\n\n3:45\nProcedural-based Innovations for Pain Management\n\n\n3:45\nMechanisms of Action for Spinal Cord Stimulation\n\n\n5:00\nEducation Ends for the Day\n\n\n5:30\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”March 3″ tab_id=”1559953919552-fabe8bff-4935″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\n\n6:30\nRegistration Desk Opens\n\n\n6:30\nMorning Tai Chi on the Beach\n\n\n7:15\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:15\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30\nThe Impact of Value-based Reimbursement on Caring for Patients with Acute & Chronic Pain\n\n\n9:15\nThe American College of Physicians’ Chronic Low Back Pain Guidelines: What to Know & How to Incorporate Them\n\n\n9:45\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n10:00\nKyphoplasty\, Vertebroplasty & Radiofrequency Ablation\n\n\n10:45\nIntrathecal Drug Delivery & Neuromodulation\n\n\n11:30\nLunch\n\n\n1:00\nPoint/Counter-point: Medical vs. Interventional Management Case Discussions\n\n\n2:00\nBreak\n\n\n2:10\nCommunity Forum: Examining & Overcoming Barriers to Collaborative Care\n\n\n3:10\nBreak\n\n\n3:20\nCommunity Forum: Informed Consent & Patient/Provider Contracts – Complying with SB505\n\n\n4:05\nBreak\n\n\n4:15\nCommunity Forum: Opioid Tapering – Why\, When\, How & When Not to\n\n\n5:00\nEducation Ends – Have a Safe Trip Home!\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/kpc2018/ LOCATION:Kaua’i Marriott at Kalapaki Bay\, 3610 Rice St\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education ORGANIZER;CN="Neurovations Education":MAILTO:Education@Neurovations.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190531T030945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T100124Z UID:4814-1551398400-1551517200@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:5th Annual Kaua'i Pain Conference DESCRIPTION:Hawai’i’s Premier CME Pain Meeting \n \n \n \nPain affects more lives than those affected by heart disease\, cancer\, and diabetes combined. \nThe  appropriate assessment and treatment of pain has a far-reaching impact on morbidity\, mortality\, quality of life\, and economics — of individuals\, communities\, and across the healthcare system. \nThe Kaua’i Pain Conference offers a unique forum for sharing advances and standards in pain management and treatment for colleagues in all disciplines of medicine\, with exceptional content presented by national leaders in pain medicine\, patient safety\, community health\, and the regulatory environment. \n  \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nEARN UP TO 13.25 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™\nSpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSpectrumCare is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nABA MOCA 2.0®\nApproved for ABA MOCA 2.0®: Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ Program\, Medical Knowledge & Patient Safety CME. Attend the conference\, participate in the education\, and we’ll send your MOC CME directly to the ABA on your behalf. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column] \n \n Program \n \n \n [vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”March 1″ tab_id=”1559953919502-e845b9c7-4617″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n\n6:30\nRegistration Desk Opens\n\n\n7:00\nBreakfast & Exhibits\n\n\n8:15\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30\nContemporary Pain Management: Lessons from the Past &\nDirections for the Future\n\n\n9:15\nFederal Initiatives for Improving Pain Care and Addressing the Opioid Crisis\nThe Pain management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force\, and the HEAL Initiative: Doubling Funding to Accelerate Scientific Solutions to Stem the National Opioid Epidemic\n\n\n10:00\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n10:15\nProviding Whole-Patient Care\nHow to empower persons with chronic pain to help themselves\n\n\n11:00\nIdentifying Patients at Risk of Opioid Abuse\, Misuse\, or Diversion\n\n\n11:45\nLunch\n\n\n1:15\nPharmacodynamics of Opioid Antagonists\nLow-dose Naltrexone and modulating the glial inflammatory response\n\n\n2:00\nEffective Strategies for Tapering Opioids\nBuprenorphine & Intrathecal Drug Delivery\n\n\n2:30\nSpinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Therapy in 2019\n\n\n3:15\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n3:30\nPlatelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy\nThe evidence and mechanisms of action\n\n\n4:15\nEvidence-Based Strategies to Improve Patient Engagement & Adherence to Treatment Plans\n\n\n5:00\nEducation Ends for the Day\n\n\n5:30\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”March 2″ tab_id=”1559953919552-fabe8bff-4935″][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nSaturday\n\n\n\n\n6:30\nRegistration Desk Opens\n\n\n7:15\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:15\nWelcome\n\n\n8:30\nAxial Low Back Pain\nConsidering Facetogenic\, Discogenic\, & Vertebrogenic Causes\n\n\n9:15\nMinimally-Invasive Treatments for Chronic Spinal Pain\nAn overview of existing and emerging therapies\, including: Tumor ablation\, Kyphoplasty\, Radiofrequency ablation\, & Endoscopic surgery\n\n\n10:00\nCoffee Break & Networking\n\n\n10:15\nIdentification & Management of Chronic Headache\n\n\n11:00\nRegenerative Medicine\, Stem Cell Overview\nBone Marrow Aspirate (BMAC) vs. Adipose Derived Stem Cells (ADSC)\n\n\n11:45\nLunch\n\n\n1:15\nEmerging Therapies\n\n\n2:15\nBreak\n\n\n2:25\nWhen Patient Care is Legislated\n\n\n3:25\nBreak\n\n\n3:35\nTransitioning to Value-Based Reimbursement & the Role of Health Plans in Chronic Care Management\n\n\n4:35\nBreak\n\n\n4:45\nWhat is Your Biggest Barrier to Providing the Best Care for Your Patients?\n\n\n5:30\nEducation Ends – Have a Safe Trip Home!\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/kpc2019/ LOCATION:Kaua’i Marriott at Kalapaki Bay\, 3610 Rice St\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Clinical Practice,Continuing Medical Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/KPC2018-1-of-1-25-1024x683.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Neurovations Education":MAILTO:Education@Neurovations.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190629T001248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T203224Z UID:5116-1565854200-1565888400@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Workshop: Business Essentials for 21st Century Providers DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1561757881732{margin-top: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n For Owners\, Employees\nand Leaders \n \n \n [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nThursday\, August 15\, 2019\n7:30 am – 5:00 pm \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Since 2012\, the Business Essentials pre-conference workshop at Napa Pain has helped providers adapt to market forces and learn to compete in a high volume/low margin world. \nWith physician owners who have built successful practices and experts on patient recruitment\, business development\, and healthcare marketing\, you can’t afford to miss this course.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Stand-alone\n $645\n Join the Business Workshop as a single-day attendee\n \n \n Join \n \n \n [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Workshop Add-on\n $545\n Save when combining the workshop with registration to the Napa Pain Conference\n \n \n Join \n \n \n [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Register as a stand-alone event or save $100 when you add the workshop to a conference registration.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Featuring” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-calendar” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” accent_color=”#73254a” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_text_separator title=”Sessions” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][vc_column_text] \n\nRevenue Regeneration\nAre You Prepared for a Medical Board Inquiry?\nOrganizational Planning\nEvaluating the Digital Health of Your Practice\nDeveloping a Business Culture\nAssessing Ancillary Services for Practice Alignment\, Cost\, and ROI\n5 Steps for Developing Your Online Reputation\nBalancing Social Benefits & Opportunity Costs\nOvercoming Challenges of Scale\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]This workshop is not provided for CME credit.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561762982576{margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Faculty” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-users” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][vc_column_text] \nCo-Chairs\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFaculty\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_single_image image=”5120″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/2019-business/ CATEGORIES:Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/business-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190628T210348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T172338Z UID:5103-1565856000-1565890200@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Workshop: Evidence-Based Regenerative Medicine DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1561757881732{margin-top: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Regenerative Medicine \n \n \n [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nThursday\, August 15\, 2019\n8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Up to 8.0 CME Credits\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]While the term “regenerative medicine” is an umbrella term that encompasses multiple therapeutics\, the mechanisms behind their reparative properties are quite different.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_text_separator title=”CME” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][vc_column_text]SpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]SpectrumCare is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Schedule” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-calendar” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” accent_color=”#73254a” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]8:00 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Welcome\nKaty Moncivais\, PhD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]8:15 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Evidence-Based Regenerative Medicine in 2019\nCorey W. Hunter\, MD \n\nThe differences between available regenerative therapies and what patient/diagnosis would indicate their use\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]9:00 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Differentiating Types of Stem Cells\nAaron K. Calodney\, MD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]9:45 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Break[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]10:00 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)\nSteve M. Aydin\, DO \n\nWhat blood cells are useful?\nComparing platelet content and concentrations\nHow does fibrin content influence tissue regeneration?\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]10:45 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Cellular Action: How Stem Cells “Grow Up” \nKaty Moncivais\, PhD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]11:30 am[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Lunch & Networking[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]12:30 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Biased Stem Cell Lines\nCorey W. Hunter\, MD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]1:15 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Stem Cell Treatments for Neuropathic Pain\nJianguo Cheng\, MD\, PhD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]2:15 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Treating Discogenic Deterioration \nAaron K. Calodney\, MD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]3:00 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Break[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]3:15 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Ethical & Legal Considerations for Regenerative Medicine \nSteve M. Aydin\, DO[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]3:45 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Chronic Pain\nKaty Moncivais\, PhD \nLearn the science behind using tDCS over the primary motor cortex\, and the indications for chronic pain treatment. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]4:15 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Prolotherapy\nCharles De Mesa\, DO\, MPH[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]4:45 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nHands-on Labs \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_column_text] \nSeparating PRP \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_column_text] \nUltrasound of the Hip\, Elbow\, Knee & Wrist \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561762982576{margin-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Faculty” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-users” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Additional Reading” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-bookmark-o” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a” accent_color=”#73254a”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5022″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nFox\, L. E.\, Shen\, J.\, Ma\, K.\, Liu\, Q.\, Shi\, G.\, Pappas\, G. D.\, … & Cheng\, J. (2010). Membrane properties of neuron-like cells generated from adult human bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Stem cells and development\, 19(12)\, 1831-1841.\nMurphy\, M. B.\, Moncivais\, K.\, & Caplan\, A. I. (2013). Mesenchymal stem cells: environmentally responsive therapeutics for regenerative medicine. Experimental & molecular medicine\, 45(11)\, e54.\nKern\, S.\, Eichler\, H.\, Stoeve\, J.\, Klüter\, H.\, & Bieback\, K. (2006). Comparative analysis of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow\, umbilical cord blood\, or adipose tissue. Stem cells\, 24(5)\, 1294-1301.\nWatts\, M. J.\, & Linch\, D. C. (2016). Optimisation and quality control of cell processing for autologous stem cell transplantation. British journal of haematology\, 175(5)\, 771-783.\nJames\, K. (1990). Interactions between cytokines and α2-macroglobulin. Immunology today\, 11\, 163-166.\nLaMarre\, J.\, Wollenberg\, G. K.\, Gonias\, S. L.\, & Hayes\, M. A. (1991). Cytokine binding and clearance properties of proteinase-activated alpha 2-macroglobulins. Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology\, 65(1)\, 3-14.\nDhurat\, R.\, & Sukesh\, M. S. (2014). Principles and methods of preparation of platelet-rich plasma: a review and author’s perspective. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery\, 7(4)\, 189.\nAntal\, A.\, Terney\, D.\, Kühnl\, S.\, & Paulus\, W. (2010). Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the motor cortex ameliorates chronic pain and reduces short intracortical inhibition. Journal of pain and symptom management\, 39(5)\, 890-903.\nFregni\, F.\, Boggio\, P. S.\, Lima\, M. C.\, Ferreira\, M. J.\, Wagner\, T.\, Rigonatti\, S. P.\, … & Nitsche\, M. A. (2006). A sham-controlled\, phase II trial of transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of central pain in traumatic spinal cord injury. Pain\, 122(1-2)\, 197-209.\nLefaucheur\, J. P.\, Antal\, A.\, Ahdab\, R.\, de Andrade\, D. C.\, Fregni\, F.\, Khedr\, E. M.\, … & Paulus\, W. (2008). The use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to relieve pain. Brain stimulation\, 1(4)\, 337-344.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/2019-regen/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education,Regenerative Medicine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cell-structure.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190627T172429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T215218Z UID:5063-1565940600-1566133200@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:26th Napa Pain Conference DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1559834388175{padding-top: 35px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1559761913102{padding-right: 50px !important;}”] \n \n Advancing\nPain Medicine \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Since 1990 the Napa Pain Conference has provided unparalleled networking with leaders in clinical practice\, research\, and industry. Enjoy a unique setting\, and a program presenting the latest scientific research and advances in the field of pain management. Innovation happens here. \nTHE 26th NAPA PAIN CONFERENCE \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1559785343595{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1559761913102{padding-right: 50px !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Continuing Education” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap” i_color=”custom” i_background_style=”rounded-outline” i_size=”sm” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a” accent_color=”#73254a”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nEARN UP TO 27 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™\nThe Main Conference\, August 16-18 is designated for a maximum of\n19.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. \nThe Regenerative Medicine Workshop\, August 15 is designated for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nABA MOCA 2.0®\nApproved for ABA MOCA 2.0®: Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ Program\, Medical Knowledge & Patient Safety CME. Attend the conference\, participate in the education\, and we’ll send your MOC CME directly to the ABA on your behalf. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nCalifornia Required CME on Pain Management and the Appropriate Treatment of the Terminally Ill\nAB487 requires physicians licensed in California to complete a one-time CME activity for 12 hours of credits that addresses both pain management and the appropriate care and treatment of the terminally ill.  \nParticipation in the Napa Pain Conference fully satisfies AB487 and we’ve worked with the California Medical Board to support attendees under the Board’s new 2019 audit standards.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc2019/ LOCATION:Online\, www.NapaPainConference.com CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NPC2018-00817.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T094500 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190628T202335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T171903Z UID:5094-1565945100-1565948700@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Keynote: Trace the Evolution of Pain DESCRIPTION:[vc_row 0=”” gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Evolution of the\nNervous System \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nProf. Svante Pääbo\, PhD\nDirector of the Genetics Department\, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space 0=”” height=”15px”][vc_column_text]To better understand who we are\, where we came from\, and what “makes humans human”\, Prof. Pääbo and his colleagues are  creating “miniature brains” genetically engineered to contain Neanderthal DNA. \n“Neanderthals are the closest relatives to everyday humans\, so if we should define ourselves as a group or a species it is really them that we should compare ourselves to.” – Prof. Svante Pääbo\, Director of the genetics department at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. \nThese brain organoids are grown with human stem cells\, edited to contain “neanderthalized” versions of several genes. The aim is to identify meaningful differences in human neurobiology. \n“We’re seeing if we can find basic differences in how nerve cells function that may be a basis for why humans seem to be cognitively so special.” \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space 0=”” height=”35px”][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space 0=”” height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=”” full_width=”stretch_row” leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column 0=””][vc_empty_space 0=”” height=”35px”] \n \n About the\nLindahl Lecture \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”5130″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text 0=””]The Lindahl Lecture was founded in 2013 in honor of Dr. Sten Lindahl\, Chair Emeritus of the Nobel Committee in Physiology or Medicine\, Professor Emeritus at Karolinska Institutet\, and the kindest\, most amazing man you’ll ever meet. \nThe Lindahl Lecture honors  mentorship as the foundation of innovation and scientific advancement. \nIn keeping with our mission\, admission to the Lindahl Lectures are free to all students and researchers with interests in the sciences\, innovation and clinical research. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text 0=””] \nPrior recipients\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]2018   Prof. Jennifer Doudna\nCRISPR-CAS9: The World is Changing as We Change the World[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]2017   Warren “Dr. Adventure” Zapol\nLife at the Frontier[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]2016   Dr. Kevin J. Tracey\nThe Future of Bioelectronic Medicine[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]2015   Nobel Prize Winner\nDr. Bruce Beutler[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]2014   Dr. Robert Langer[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]2013   Dr. Sten Lindahl[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-evolution-of-pain/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education,Lindahl Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Paabo-Skeleton-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190718T235552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T221218Z UID:5332-1565954100-1565956800@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Brain Biomarkers for Chronic Pain: Pathway for Novel Therapeutics DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Deconstructing\nBiomarkers \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nA Pathway for Novel Therapeutics\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Chronic pain conditions are associated with abnormalities in brain structure and function. \nMoreover\, some studies indicate that brain activity related to the subjective perception of chronic pain may be distinct from activity for acute pain. However\, the latter are based on observations from cross-sectional studies. \nIn a subset of subacute back pain patients\, we followed brain activity for back pain longitudinally over a 1-year period\, and compared brain activity between those who recover (recovered acute/sub-acute back pain group) and those in which the back pain persists. \nBrain activity for back pain in the early\, acute/subacute back pain group is limited to regions involved in acute pain\, whereas in the chronic back pain group\, activity is confined to emotion-related circuitry. Reward circuitry was equally represented in both groups. In the recovered acute/subacute back pain group\, brain activity diminished in time\, whereas in the persistent acute/subacute back pain group\, activity diminished in acute pain regions\, increased in emotion-related circuitry\, and remained unchanged in reward circuitry. \nDr. Apkarian’s research integrates brain imaging\, psychophysiology\, and computational modeling to understand the neural\, and biobehavioral mechanisms that underlie chronic pain and chronic pain modulation. \nHis research focus has been on mechanistic pharmacological randomized controlled trials for both prevention and treatment of chronic muscoloskeletal pain. These include opioid\, antidepressant\, and dopaminergic pharmacotherapies\, with an aim of understanding mechanisms by which these drugs work to relieve pain\, as well as for prediction of treatment outcomes.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THHHVKn5EBU”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nReckziegel D\, Vachon-Presseau E\, Petre B\, Schnitzer TJ\, Baliki MN and Apkarian AV. Deconstructing biomarkers for chronic pain: Context and hypothesis dependent biomarker types in relation to chronic pain. PAIN\, 2019.\nApkarian AV and Reckziegel D. Peripheral and central viewpoints of chronic pain\, and translational implications. Neuroscience Letters\, 2019.\nCottam WJ\, Iwabuchi SJ\, Drabek MM\, Reckziegel D and Auer DP. Altered connectivity of the right anterior insula drives the pain connectome changes in chronic knee osteoarthritis. PAIN\, 2018.\nReckziegel D\, Bailey H\, Cottam WJ\, Tench CR\, Mahajan RP\, Walsh DA\, Knaggs RD and Auer DP. Imaging pain relief in osteoarthritis (IPRO): protocol of a double-blind randomised controlled mechanistic study assessing pain relief and prediction of duloxetine treatment outcome. BMJ open\, 2017.\nReckziegel D\, Raschke F\, Cottam WJ and Auer DP. Cingulate GABA levels inversely correlate with the intensity of ongoing chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. Molecular Pain\, 2016.\nCottam WJ\, Condon L\, Alshuft H\, Reckziegel D and Auer DP. Associations of limbic-aective brain activity and severity of ongoing chronic arthritis pain are explained by trait anxiety. NeuroImage: Clinical\, 2016.\nApkarian\, A. V.\, Baliki\, M. N.\, & Geha\, P. Y. (2009). Towards a theory of chronic pain. Progress in neurobiology\, 87(2)\, 81-97.\nHashmi\, J. A.\, Baliki\, M. N.\, Huang\, L.\, Baria\, A. T.\, Torbey\, S.\, Hermann\, K. M.\, … & Apkarian\, A. V. (2013). Shape shifting pain: chronification of back pain shifts brain representation from nociceptive to emotional circuits. Brain\, 136(9)\, 2751-2768.\nVachon-Presseau\, E.\, Berger\, S. E.\, Abdullah\, T. B.\, Huang\, L.\, Cecchi\, G. A.\, Griffith\, J. W.\, … & Apkarian\, A. V. (2018). Brain and psychological determinants of placebo pill response in chronic pain patients. Nature communications\, 9(1)\, 3397.\nChang\, P. C.\, Centeno\, M. V.\, Procissi\, D.\, Baria\, A.\, & Apkarian\, A. V. (2017). Brain activity for tactile allodynia: a longitudinal awake rat fMRI study tracking emergence of neuropathic pain. Pain\, 158(3)\, 488.\nDavis\, D. A.\, Ghantous\, M. E.\, Farmer\, M. A.\, Baria\, A. T.\, & Apkarian\, A. V. (2016). Identifying brain nociceptive information transmission in patients with chronic somatic pain. Pain Reports\, 1(4).\nPetre\, B.\, Torbey\, S.\, Griffith\, J. W.\, De Oliveira\, G.\, Herrmann\, K.\, Mansour\, A.\, … & Apkarian\, A. V. (2015). Smoking increases risk of pain chronification through shared corticostriatal circuitry. Human brain mapping\, 36(2)\, 683-694.\nChristopher deCharms\, R.\, Maeda\, F.\, Glover\, G. H.\, Ludlow\, D.\, Pauly\, J. M.\, Soneji\, D.\, … & Mackey\, S. C. (2005). Control over brain activation and pain learned by using real-time functional MRI. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences\, 102(51)\, 18626-18631.\nYarnitsky\, D. (2018). Why Does Acute Post Whiplash Injury Pain Transform into Chronic Pain Multi-Modal Assessment of Risk Factors and Predictors of Pain Chronification. Technion Research and Development Foundation Haifa Israel.\nOchsner\, K. N.\, Knierim\, K.\, Ludlow\, D. H.\, Hanelin\, J.\, Ramachandran\, T.\, Glover\, G.\, & Mackey\, S. C. (2004). Reflecting upon feelings: an fMRI study of neural systems supporting the attribution of emotion to self and other. Journal of cognitive neuroscience\, 16(10)\, 1746-1772.\nNeugebauer\, V.\, Galhardo\, V.\, Maione\, S.\, & Mackey\, S. C. (2009). Forebrain pain mechanisms. Brain research reviews\, 60(1)\, 226-242.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-biomarkers/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Brain-mapping-medium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190718T220102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T191344Z UID:5318-1565962200-1565969400@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Patient Assessment & Management DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Advanced Fundamentals:\nUnderstanding and Addressing the Pain Experience \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Learn to identify the cognitive neurological processes that modulate pain\, how to identify the right treatment pathway for each patient\, and to assess and manage amputation-related pain. \nThis session sets a foundation for the rest of the conference. Attendees questioning which breakouts to attend should begin here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text]The Constellation & Interaction of Neural Networks that Contribute to & Modulate the Experience of Pain\nFadel Zeidan\, PhD \nIndications & Contraindications for Medical\, Interventional & Surgical Treatments\nCharles De Mesa\, DO\, MPH \nAmputee Pain\nCorey W. Hunter\, MD[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/5″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nKuner\, R.\, & Flor\, H. (2017). Structural plasticity and reorganisation in chronic painNature Reviews Neuroscience\, 18(1)\, 20.\nBreivik\, H.\, Borchgrevink\, P. C.\, Allen\, S. M.\, Rosseland\, L. A.\, Romundstad\, L.\, Breivik Hals\, E. K.\, … & Stubhaug\, A. (2008). Assessment of pain. BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia\, 101(1)\, 17-24.\nWells\, N.\, Pasero\, C.\, & McCaffery\, M. (2008). Improving the quality of care through pain assessment and management. In Patient safety and quality: An evidence-based handbook for nurses. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US).\nHaanpää\, M.\, Attal\, N.\, Backonja\, M.\, Baron\, R.\, Bennett\, M.\, Bouhassira\, D.\, … & Jensen\, T. S. (2011). NeuPSIG guidelines on neuropathic pain assessment. PAIN®\, 152(1)\, 14-27.\nEmerson\, N. M.\, Zeidan\, F.\, Lobanov\, O. V.\, Hadsel\, M. S.\, Martucci\, K. T.\, Quevedo\, A. S.\, … & Yarnitsky\, D. (2014). Pain sensitivity is inversely related to regional grey matter density in the brain. PAIN®\, 155(3)\, 566-573.\nGarland\, E. L.\, Froeliger\, B.\, Zeidan\, F.\, Partin\, K.\, & Howard\, M. O. (2013). The downward spiral of chronic pain\, prescription opioid misuse\, and addiction: cognitive\, affective\, and neuropsychopharmacologic pathways. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews\, 37(10)\, 2597-2607.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-assessment/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Doctor-with-Patient-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190718T233410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T153325Z UID:5327-1565962200-1565969400@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Spinal Cord Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharmacological relief of neuropathic pain is often insufficient. Electrical neurostimulation is efficacious in chronic neuropathic pain and other neurological diseases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text]Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Mechanisms of Action\nTimothy Lubenow\, MD \nHigh-frequency Stimulation for Lumbar & Cervicogenic Pain\nB. Todd Sitzman\, MD \nPatient Selection\, Safety & Infection Control\nDavid Provenzano\, MD[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/5″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nCruccu\, G.\, Aziz\, T. Z.\, Garcia‐Larrea\, L.\, Hansson\, P.\, Jensen\, T. S.\, Lefaucheur\, J. P.\, … & Taylor\, R. S. (2007). EFNS guidelines on neurostimulation therapy for neuropathic pain. European Journal of Neurology\, 14(9)\, 952-970.\nMekhail\, N. A.\, Mathews\, M.\, Nageeb\, F.\, Guirguis\, M.\, Mekhail\, M. N.\, & Cheng\, J. (2011). Retrospective review of 707 cases of spinal cord stimulation: indications and complications. Pain Practice\, 11(2)\, 148-153.\nKapural\, L.\, Yu\, C.\, Doust\, M. W.\, Gliner\, B. E.\, Vallejo\, R.\, Sitzman\, B. T.\, … & Yang\, T. (2016). Comparison of 10-kHz high-frequency and traditional low-frequency spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic back and leg pain: 24-month results from a multicenter\, randomized\, controlled pivotal trial. Neurosurgery\, 79(5)\, 667-677.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-neurostimulation/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Nerves-medium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190816T174500 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190703T185147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T000331Z UID:5237-1565970300-1565977500@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Perioperative Management of Persons with Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Perioperative management of patients who have been exposed to long-term opioids\, whether of therapeutic or recreational origin\, is challenging \n \n \n [vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Surgical requirements & mitigating increased cytokines from surgery\nTimothy Lubenow\, MD \nState of Opioid Use in Perioperative Pain Management\nChristopher Gharibo\, MD[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nBuvanendran\, A.\, Kroin\, J. S.\, Tuman\, K. J.\, Lubenow\, T. R.\, Elmofty\, D.\, Moric\, M.\, & Rosenberg\, A. G. (2003). Effects of perioperative administration of a selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor on pain management and recovery of function after knee replacement: a randomized controlled trial. Jama\, 290(18)\, 2411-2418.\nSun\, E. C.\, Darnall\, B. D.\, Baker\, L. C.\, & Mackey\, S. (2016). Incidence of and risk factors for chronic opioid use among opioid-naive patients in the postoperative period. JAMA internal medicine\, 176(9)\, 1286-1293.\nColuzzi\, F.\, Bifulco\, F.\, Cuomo\, A.\, Dauri\, M.\, Leonardi\, C.\, Melotti\, R. M.\, … & Corcione\, A. (2017). The challenge of perioperative pain management in opioid-tolerant patients. Therapeutics and clinical risk management\, 13\, 1163.\nChou\, R.\, Gordon\, D. B.\, de Leon-Casasola\, O. A.\, Rosenberg\, J. M.\, Bickler\, S.\, Brennan\, T.\, … & Griffith\, S. (2016). Management of Postoperative Pain: a clinical practice guideline from the American pain society\, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine\, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ committee on regional anesthesia\, executive committee\, and administrative council. The Journal of Pain\, 17(2)\, 131-157.\nCook\, C. E.\, Rhon\, D. I.\, Lewis\, B. D.\, & George\, S. Z. (2017). Post-operative opioid pain management patterns for patients who receive hip surgery. Substance abuse treatment\, prevention\, and policy\, 12(1)\, 14.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-perioperative/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/operating-room.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190703T182224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T202453Z UID:5234-1566039600-1566045000@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Salvaging Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Failures DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Interventional Pain Management \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Tolerance & Loss of Efficacy\nDavid Provenzano\, MD \nSurgical Revisions vs. Program Revisions\nCorey W. Hunter\, MD \nDeveloping Electricalphysiological Models of Disease\nPeter Staats\, MD\, MBA\, FIPP[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nMekhail\, N. A.\, Mathews\, M.\, Nageeb\, F.\, Guirguis\, M.\, Mekhail\, M. N.\, & Cheng\, J. (2011). Retrospective review of 707 cases of spinal cord stimulation: indications and complications. Pain Practice\, 11(2)\, 148-153.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-salvaging-scs/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AdobeStock_42315218.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190718T224337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T224854Z UID:5323-1566039600-1566045000@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Best Practices for Prescribing Opioids DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text] \nWhen (do?) “Guidelines” Diverge from “Best Practices”\nMark Schumacher\, MD\, PhD \nProper Charting & Documentation &\nWhen Should You Taper (or Not Taper)?\nSamir Sheth\, MD \nPharmacology & Use of Buprenorphine\, Naloxone & Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)\nAvinash Ramchandani\, MD\, MBA[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/5″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nDarnall\, B. D.\, Juurlink\, D.\, Kerns\, R. D.\, Mackey\, S.\, Van Dorsten\, B.\, Humphreys\, K.\, … & Hoffman\, D. E. (2018). International stakeholder community of pain experts and leaders call for an urgent action on forced opioid tapering. Pain Medicine\, 20(3)\, 429-433.\nVon Korff\, M.\, Saunders\, K.\, Ray\, G. T.\, Boudreau\, D.\, Campbell\, C.\, Merrill\, J.\, … & Weisner\, C. (2008). Defacto long-term opioid therapy for non-cancer pain. The Clinical journal of pain\, 24(6)\, 521.\nCampbell\, C. I.\, Weisner\, C.\, LeResche\, L.\, Ray\, G. T.\, Saunders\, K.\, Sullivan\, M. D.\, … & Satre\, D. D. (2010). Age and gender trends in long-term opioid analgesic use for noncancer pain. American journal of public health\, 100(12)\, 2541-2547.\nKroenke\, K.\, Alford\, D. P.\, Argoff\, C.\, Canlas\, B.\, Covington\, E.\, Frank\, J. W.\, … & Kravitz\, R. L. (2019). Challenges with implementing the centers for disease control and prevention opioid guideline: a consensus panel report. Pain Medicine\, 20(4)\, 724-735.\nCorder\, G.\, Tawfik\, V. L.\, Wang\, D.\, Sypek\, E. I.\, Low\, S. A.\, Dickinson\, J. R.\, … & Scherrer\, G. (2017). Loss of μ opioid receptor signaling in nociceptors\, but not microglia\, abrogates morphine tolerance without disrupting analgesia. Nature medicine\, 23(2)\, 164.\nDavis\, M. P. (2012). Twelve reasons for considering buprenorphine as a frontline analgesic in the management of pain. J Support Oncol\, 10(6)\, 209-219.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-opioid-practices/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pharmacy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190703T040957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190720T000300Z UID:5225-1566050400-1566056700@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Diagnosing & Treating Chronic Pain of the Lumbar Spine DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Interventional Pain Management \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Managing Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Comparing & contrasting lumbar decompression procedures\nTimothy Lubenow\, MD \nFacetogenic & Discogenic Pain\nMaxim S. Eckmann\, MD \nIntraspinal Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)\nSteve M. Aydin\, DO[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nChou\, R.\, Loeser\, J. D.\, Owens\, D. K.\, Rosenquist\, R. W.\, Atlas\, S. J.\, Baisden\, J.\, … & Stanos\, S. P. (2009). Interventional therapies\, surgery\, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation for low back pain: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline from the American Pain Society. Spine\, 34(10)\, 1066-1077.\nChou\, R.\, Atlas\, S. J.\, Stanos\, S. P.\, & Rosenquist\, R. W. (2009). Nonsurgical interventional therapies for low back pain: a review of the evidence for an American Pain Society clinical practice guideline. Spine\, 34(10)\, 1078-1093.\nBoswell\, M. V.\, Shah\, R. V.\, Everett\, C. R.\, Sehgal\, N.\, Mckenzie-Brown\, A. M.\, Abdi\, S.\, … & Spillane\, W. F. (2005). Interventional techniques in the management of chronic spinal pain: evidence-based practice guidelines. Pain physician\, 8(1)\, 1-47.\nDeer\, T. R.\, Grider\, J. S.\, Pope\, J. E.\, Falowski\, S.\, Lamer\, T. J.\, Calodney\, A.\, … & Kim\, C. (2019). The MIST Guidelines: The Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Consensus Group Guidelines for Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment. Pain Practice\, 19(3)\, 250-274.\nManchikanti\, L.\, Staats\, P. S.\, Singh\, V.\, Schultz\, D. M.\, Vilims\, B. D.\, Jasper\, J. F.\, … & Racz\, G. B. (2003). Evidence-based practice guidelines for interventional techniques in the management of chronic spinal pain. Pain Physician\, 6(1)\, 3-81.\nBoswell\, M. V.\, Singh\, V.\, Staats\, P. S.\, & Hirsch\, J. A. (2003). Accuracy of precision diagnostic blocks in the diagnosis of chronic spinal pain of facet or zygapophysial joint origin: A systematic review. Pain Physician\, 6(4)\, 449-456.\nManchikanti\, L.\, Benyamin\, R. M.\, Singh\, V.\, Falco\, F. J.\, Hameed\, H.\, Derby\, R.\, … & Snook\, L. T. (2013). An update of the systematic appraisal of the accuracy and utility of lumbar discography in chronic low back pain. Pain Physician\, 16(2 Suppl)\, SE55-95.\nSinofsky\, A. H.\, Aydin\, S. M.\, Kim\, E.\, & Gharibo\, C. G. (2014). Concordant provocation as a prognostic indicator during interlaminar lumbosacral epidural steroid injections. Pain physician\, 17(3).\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-spine/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AdobeStock_793698161-back-pain.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190911T161432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T161432Z UID:5386-1566056700-1566063000@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Osteoarthritis DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis\, and pain is its defining symptom. Osteoarthritis is a complex disease whose etiology bridges biomechanics and biochemistry. Available treatment options\, of which NSAIDs are the most common\, often provide inadequate relief and are associated with health risks when used long term. \nEvidence is growing for the role of systemic factors (such as genetics\, dietary intake\, estrogen use\, and bone density) and of local biomechanical factors (such as muscle weakness\, obesity\, and joint laxity). Clinical investigations are uncovering the correlation with structural changes in the joint and insights into the efficacy of new analgesics and the pathophysiology of OA pain. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text]Treating Osteoarthritis Today\nB. Todd Sitzman\, MD \nWhere vs Why: Central Contributions to Regional Pain Conditions\nRoger B. Fillingim\, PhD[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/5″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nFelson\, D. T.\, Lawrence\, R. C.\, Dieppe\, P. A.\, Hirsch\, R.\, Helmick\, C. G.\, Jordan\, J. M.\, … & Sowers\, M. (2000). Osteoarthritis: new insights. Part 1: the disease and its risk factors. Annals of Internal Medicine\, 133(8)\, 635-646.\nCottam\, W. J.\, Condon\, L.\, Alshuft\, H.\, Reckziegel\, D.\, & Auer\, D. P. (2016). Associations of limbic-affective brain activity and severity of ongoing chronic arthritis pain are explained by trait anxiety. NeuroImage: Clinical\, 12\, 269-276.\nIshikawa\, G.\, Koya\, Y.\, Tanaka\, H.\, & Nagakura\, Y. (2015). Long-term analgesic effect of a single dose of anti-NGF antibody on pain during motion without notable suppression of joint edema and lesion in a rat model of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage\, 23(6)\, 925-932.\nLane\, N. E. (1997). Pain management in osteoarthritis: the role of COX-2 inhibitors. The Journal of Rheumatology. Supplement\, 49\, 20-24.\nCalich\, A. L. G.\, Domiciano\, D. S.\, & Fuller\, R. (2010). Osteoarthritis: can anti-cytokine therapy play a role in treatment?. Clinical Rheumatology\, 29(5)\, 451-455.\nFelson\, D. T.\, Lawrence\, R. C.\, Hochberg\, M. C.\, McAlindon\, T.\, Dieppe\, P. A.\, Minor\, M. A.\, … & Lorig\, K. R. (2000). Osteoarthritis: new insights. Part 2: treatment approaches. Annals of Internal Medicine\, 133(9)\, 726-737.\nWolfe\, F.\, Zhao\, S.\, & Lane\, N. (2000). Preference for nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs over acetaminophen by rheumatic disease patients: a survey of 1\,799 patients with osteoarthritis\, rheumatoid arthritis\, and fibromyalgia. Arthritis & Rheumatism: Official Journal of the American College of Rheumatology\, 43(2)\, 378-385.\nReckziegel\, D.\, Raschke\, F.\, Cottam\, W. J.\, & Auer\, D. P. (2016). Cingulate GABA levels inversely correlate with the intensity of ongoing chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. Molecular Pain\, 12\, 1744806916650690.\nMalfait\, A. M.\, & Schnitzer\, T. J. (2013). Towards a mechanism-based approach to pain management in osteoarthritis. Nature Reviews Rheumatology\, 9(11)\, 654.\nAtchia\, I.\, Kane\, D.\, Reed\, M. R.\, Isaacs\, J. D.\, & Birrell\, F. (2011). Efficacy of a single ultrasound-guided injection for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases\, 70(1)\, 110-116.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-osteoarthritis/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Osteoarthritis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T114500 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190703T032855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T151435Z UID:5214-1566126000-1566128700@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:The Art of Pain Relief: How Museums May Help Address Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Art Rx \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nA Pilot Study of Art Museum Tours to Decrease Pain and Social Disconnection Among Individuals with Chronic Pain\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Art museum tours for individuals with chronic pain are feasible\, and participants reported positive effects on perceived social disconnection and pain. \nArt Rx provided 1-hour docent-led tours in an art museum to individuals with chronic pain. Survey data were collected pre-tour\, immediately post-tour\, and at three weeks post-tour. Pain intensity and unpleasantness were measured with a 0–10 numerical rating scale. Social disconnection was measured with a 12-item social disconnection scale. Participants also reported percent pain relief during the tour and program satisfaction in the post-tour survey. Change in pain and social disconnection was analyzed with paired t tests\, bias-corrected and accelerated bootstrap confidence intervals (BCa CIs)\, and Cohen’s d. Thematic analysis of semistructured interviews with participants explored the feasibility and perceived impact of the program.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Additional Reading \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \n\nThe Art of Analgesia: A Pilot Study of Art Museum Tours to Decrease Pain and Social Disconnection Among Individuals with Chronic Pain Published in Pain Medicine\nCurating Care: The Design and Feasibility of a Partnership Between an Art Museum and an Academic Pain Center Published in Curator: The Museum Journal\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/MBrvnTVYeeM”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc26-art-rx/ CATEGORIES:2019,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/igor-miske-oLhTLD-RBsc-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200306T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190531T054102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T001113Z UID:4854-1583452800-1583571600@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:6th Annual Kaua'i Pain Conference DESCRIPTION:Hawai’i’s Premier CME Pain Meeting \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_row]\n[vc_column width=”1/2″]\n \n Meeting Details \n [/vc_column]\n[vc_column width=”1/2″] \n Hotel Reservations \n \n[/vc_column]\n[/vc_row] \n  \n[vc_row] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nEARN UP TO 13 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS™\nSpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSpectrumCare is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nABA MOCA 2.0®\nApproved for ABA MOCA 2.0®: Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ Program\, Medical Knowledge & Patient Safety CME. Attend the conference\, participate in the education\, and we’ll send your MOC CME directly to the ABA on your behalf. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column] \n[/vc_row] \n  URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/kpc2020/ LOCATION:Kaua’i Marriott at Kalapaki Bay\, 3610 Rice St\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/napali-coast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200815T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200815T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190726T193127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T203451Z UID:5309-1597476600-1597516200@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Napa Pain ConferenceONLINE DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n \n Napa Pain Goes Online \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n The Best Meeting\,\nOn the Biggest Stage \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nStellar education\, real world content\, research\, innovation & networking\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As one of the first conferences devoted to pain medicine\, the Napa Pain Conference (NPC) was also the first to go online in response to the 2020 COVID-19 crisis. NPC provides unparalleled networking with leaders in clinical practice\, research\, and industry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_round_chart stroke_width=”2″ legend=”” tooltips=”” values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%2295%25%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2295%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22chino%22%7D%2C%7B%22value%22%3A%225%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22grey%22%7D%5D”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text] \nAdvancing Pain Medicine\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n95% of physicians rate the Napa Pain Conference as their “most educational CME activity of the past 12 months”\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”5282″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://neurovations.digitellinc.com/neurovations/live/9/page/14″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n A Legacy of Innovation \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Eric J. Grigsby\, MD\, MBA founded NPC in 1990 while creating the UC Davis pain management program. Dr. Grigsby recognized the need for a conference where everyday practitioners could get together\, build a community\, and share their stories\, successes\, and challenges in treating persons with chronic pain.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”] \n View the Archive \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n A True Web-based Conference \n \n \n [vc_column_text]Enjoy the features of a typical conference\, in a socially distant manner. Join in-depth educational sessions\, an interactive exhibit hall\, scientific posters and peer-to-peer connections. Take notes during live sessions and review them later\, synced in time to the conference archives.  \nJoin this exciting\, informative day of education and advancements in pain medicine. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”] \n Review the Agenda \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_single_image image=”5579″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://neurovations.digitellinc.com/neurovations/live/9/page/14″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_single_image image=”5598″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://neurovations.digitellinc.com/neurovations/live/9/page/14″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”] \n View the Archive \n [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Fun and Engagement \n \n \n [vc_column_text]The Napa Pain Conference always creates a fun\, engaging environment.\nFor 2020\, we extended this online. The Achievements tab lists points and badges could collect.  \nSome achievements\, like the “Early Bird” (earned by registering before June 13) were simple to earn. Others\, like having an abstract accepted for publication in the ePoster hall will took more work.  \nConference prizes were issued for attendees with the highest point totals and most engagement by the end of the conference. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/npc2020/ LOCATION:Online\, www.NapaPainConference.com CATEGORIES:2020,Continuing Medical Education,Napa Pain Conference,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Computer-view-mockup.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Neurovations Education":MAILTO:Education@Neurovations.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190726T183929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T000725Z UID:5342-1629964800-1629997200@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Workshop: Cannabinoids & Chronic Pain DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \n \n \n Admission is restricted to practicing healthcare providers. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_row_inner gap=”35″][/vc_row_inner] \n \n Cannabisiology \n \n \n [vc_column_text] \nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\n8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Up to 8.0 CME Credits\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Cannabis does have therapeutic properties for certain indications. These therapeutic applications pertain only to certain cannabinoids and their synthetic derivatives. \nCannabinoid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems have been shown to modulate pain perception.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]_________ \nAdditional Reading\n\nLafaye\, G.\, Karila\, L.\, Blecha\, L.\, & Benyamina\, A. (2017). Cannabis\, cannabinoids\, and health. Dialogues in clinical neuroscience\, 1\nWare\, M. A.\, Wang\, T.\, Shapiro\, S.\, Robinson\, A.\, Ducruet\, T.\, Huynh\, T.\, … & Collet\, J. P. (2010). Smoked cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain: a randomized controlled trial. Cmaj\, 182(14)\, E694-E701.\nRog\, D. J.\, Nurmikko\, T. J.\, Friede\, T.\, & Young\, C. A. (2005). Randomized\, controlled trial of cannabis-based medicine in central pain in multiple sclerosis. Neurology\, 65(6)\, 812-819.\nEllis\, R. J.\, Toperoff\, W.\, Vaida\, F.\, Van Den Brande\, G.\, Gonzales\, J.\, Gouaux\, B.\, … & Atkinson\, J. H. (2009). Smoked medicinal cannabis for neuropathic pain in HIV: a randomized\, crossover clinical trial. Neuropsychopharmacology\, 34(3)\, 672.\nCalignano\, A.\, La Rana\, G.\, Giuffrida\, A.\, & Piomelli\, D. (1998). Control of pain initiation by endogenous cannabinoids. Nature\, 394(6690)\, 277.\nIversen\, L.\, & Chapman\, V. (2002). Cannabinoids: a real prospect for pain relief. Current opinion in pharmacology\, 2(1)\, 50-55.\nFox\, A.\, Kesingland\, A.\, Gentry\, C.\, McNair\, K.\, Patel\, S.\, Urban\, L.\, & James\, I. (2001). The role of central and peripheral Cannabinoid1 receptors in the antihyperalgesic activity of cannabinoids in a model of neuropathic pain. Pain\, 92(1-2)\, 91-100.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nChair\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/2021-cannabinoid/ CATEGORIES:Napa Pain Conference,Preconference Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Canabidoil-Medium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Neurovations Education":MAILTO:Education@Neurovations.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T142759 CREATED:20190913T210703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T000602Z UID:5412-1629964800-1629999000@napapainconference.com SUMMARY:Workshop: Clinician Wellness DESCRIPTION:[vc_row gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1561757881732{margin-top: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″] \n \n Because Your Wellness\nMatters Too \n \n \n [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nThursday\, August 26\, 2021\n8:00 am – 5:30 pm | Up to 8.0 CME Credits\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]This workshop teaches the science of stress and its impact on the health of patients and clinician wellness.  \nLearn the epidemiology and pathophysiology of stress on health (in relation to patients developing chronic disease and physicians developing burnout)\, and practical\, evidenced-based mindfulness exercises (based on MBSR research) to teach patients. These tools are valuable for patients and providers. \nContent includes clinician patient communication skills\, addressing patient care safety issues\, and practical clinical tools for improved care.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Stand-alone\n $645\n Join Clinician Wellness as a single-day attendee\n \n \n Open Soon \n \n \n [/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n Workshop Add-on\n $545\n Save when combining the workshop with registration to the Napa Pain Conference\n \n \n Open Soon \n \n \n [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Register as a stand-alone event or save $100 when you add the workshop to a conference registration.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1568407756815{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2/3″] \n \n Learning Objectives \n \n \n [vc_column_text]As a result of participating in this workshop\, learners will be able/better able to: \n\nUnderstand the impact that chronic stress and burnout have on patient and physician health\nImplement a plan to manage contributors to patient and physician distress\nIdentify signs of burnout and chronic stress\nExplain the science and pathophysiology of chronic stress\nUtilize evidence-based methods to prevent and manage chronic stress\nUse evidence-based methods to prevent\, manage and improve patient & healthcare professional wellbeing\nApply mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) and self-compassion practice to reduce stress\, improve focus\, and/or professional practice over the next month\nImplement the strategies from science of behavior change to coach patients and healthcare professionals.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Faculty” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-users” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][vc_row_inner gap=”35″][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row leaf_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1568407877688{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Additional Reading” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-bookmark-o” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a” accent_color=”#73254a”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5410″ img_size=”large”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nShanafelt\, T. D.\, Balch\, C. M.\, Bechamps\, G. J.\, Russell\, T.\, Dyrbye\, L.\, Satele\, D.\, … & Freischlag\, J. A. (2009). Burnout and career satisfaction among American surgeons. Annals of Surgery\, 250(3)\, 463-471.\nShanafelt\, T. D.\, Boone\, S.\, Tan\, L.\, Dyrbye\, L. N.\, Sotile\, W.\, Satele\, D.\, … & Oreskovich\, M. R. (2012). Burnout and satisfaction with work-life balance among US physicians relative to the general US population. Archives of Internal Medicine\, 172(18)\, 1377-1385.\nGardiner\, P.\, Filippelli\, A. C.\, Lebensohn\, P.\, & Bonakdar\, R. (2015). The incorporation of stress management programming into family medicine residencies-results of a national survey of residency directors: a CERA study.\nWest\, C. P.\, Dyrbye\, L. N.\, Rabatin\, J. T.\, Call\, T. G.\, Davidson\, J. H.\, Multari\, A.\, … & Shanafelt\, T. D. (2014). Intervention to promote physician well-being\, job satisfaction\, and professionalism: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine\, 174(4)\, 527-533.\nWest\, C. P.\, Tan\, A. D.\, & Shanafelt\, T. D. (2012\, December). Association of resident fatigue and distress with occupational blood and body fluid exposures and motor vehicle incidents. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 87\, No. 12\, pp. 1138-1144). Elsevier.\nWest\, C. P.\, Tan\, A. D.\, Habermann\, T. M.\, Sloan\, J. A.\, & Shanafelt\, T. D. (2009). Association of resident fatigue and distress with perceived medical errors. JAMA\, 302(12)\, 1294-1300.\nWest\, C. P.\, Huschka\, M. M.\, Novotny\, P. J.\, Sloan\, J. A.\, Kolars\, J. C.\, Habermann\, T. M.\, & Shanafelt\, T. D. (2006). Association of perceived medical errors with resident distress and empathy: a prospective longitudinal study. JAMA\, 296(9)\, 1071-1078.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”CME” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap” i_color=”custom” color=”custom” add_icon=”true” i_custom_color=”#73254a”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]SpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]SpectrumCare is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://napapainconference.com/event/2021-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education,Preconference Workshop,Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://napapainconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Clinician-wellness.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Neurovations Education":MAILTO:Education@Neurovations.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR