title: A decade of pain management: many achievements but further breakthroughs are yet to come.
abstract: Advances in pain management over the preceding decade are described. Topics identified include special populations--especially the elderly, pain education, neuromodulation, improved understanding of neuronal plasticity, and neuroimaging. Needs not yet met are also described, including improved prescribing and recognition of adverse drug events. Future considerations discussed include analgesics with new mechanisms of action, and application of genetic and psychophysical methods.
authors.forename: Elon
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eisenberg
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management / Q000639:trends*