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Guide To Pain Research

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: November 17, 2006

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Part 8 of 8 - Resources For Pain Research Information

  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: NIAMS provides information about rheumatic, bone, muscle, and skin diseases. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information.

  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: NIDCR provides information about craniofacial-oral-dental diseases and disorders. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information.

  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: NINDS provides information about neurological disorders. It distributes patient and professional education materials and refers people to other sources of information.

  • American Chronic Pain Association: This association provides information on positive ways to deal with chronic pain and can provide guidelines on selecting a pain management center.

  • American Pain Society: This society provides general information to the public and maintains a directory of resources, including referrals to pain centers.

  • National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain: This organization provides support for patients who are suffering from pain, their families and friends, and the physicians who treat them.

    • Source: Pain Research: An Overview, NIAMS, May 2003

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