Pain in Older Persons
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Timely topics in pain research and treatment have been selected for publication, but the information provided and opinions expressed in this newsletter have not involved any verification by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) or the SIG on Pain in Older Persons of the findings, conclusions and opinions stated in this publication. Thus, opinions expressed in this publication are solely those of its author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of IASP or the SIG on Pain in Older Persons, or of the Officers or Councilors of IASP or of the Officers of the SIG on Pain in Older Persons. No responsibility is assumed by IASP or this SIG for any injury, and/or damage to persons or property resulting, whether as a matter of product liability, negligence or otherwise, from any use or reliance on any methods, products, instruction, or ideas contained in this publication. Because of the rapid advances in the medical sciences, the publisher recommends that there should be independent verification of any diagnoses and drug dosages referenced in this publication.
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Pain in Older Persons NEWSLETTER of the IASP® Special Interest Group on Pain in Older Persons
Timely topics in pain research and treatment have been selected for publication, but the information provided and opinions expressed in this newsletter have not involved any verification by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) or the SIG on Pain in Older Persons of the findings, conclusions, and opinions stated in this publication. Thus, opinions expressed in this publicat...
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