Pain Matters Podcast Network
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The Pain Matters Podcast Network is presented by the American Academy of Pain Medicine. It’s the nation’s leading podcast network for healthcare providers focused on providing the best care today, tomorrow, and beyond. Home to multiple pain-focused podcasts, we share the latest innovations and practical applications that directly impact how we care for patients and measure success in multidisciplinary care in every episode.
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Ep 37 Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children: Debunking Myths and Ensuring Safe Use*
In this episode, Amber Borucki, MD from Stanford Medicine, joins Host Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Co-Host Zafeer Baber, MD, to discuss acetaminophen use during pregnancy and childhood. They…
S1E36 Exploring PA Roles & Growth in Pain Medicine Practice
Episode Summary:In this compelling episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Zafeer Baber, MD, sit down with Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, a seasoned…
S1E35 Exploring Addiction Myths and Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz*
In this episode of Pain Matters, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, speaks with Maia Szalavitz, award-winning New York Times opinion writer and AAPM 2025 Featured Speaker. Recorded April 4, 2025, at…
In Response: BMJ Interventional Spine Guidelines 2025
Join Executive Producer and Host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Co-Host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, for a pivotal episode of the Pain Matters Podcast where we address the recent BMJ publication,…
S1E33 Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 2]
Dr. Mark Wallace of UCSD joins hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA and Mustafa Broachwala, DO and pick up where they left off on their discussion regarding the nuanced world of medical cannabis,…
S1E32 Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 1]
Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of medical cannabis and its implications for pain management. Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH,…
S1E31 Pain Medicine Training: Enhancing Training for Better Outcomes - Part 2
Join us for Part 2 of our engaging series on the necessary reforms in pain medicine training as we explore potential changes that could significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of pain…
S1E30 Pain Medicine Training: A Call for Reformation - Part 1
Join us in a critical discussion on the urgent need for reform in pain medicine training programs. In this enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA,…
Special Episode: What FTC's Landmark Decision to Ban Noncompetes Means in Medicine
Join us for a timely discussion on the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling to ban non-compete clauses. This decision can significantly alter the landscape of employment across various…
S1E29 The Future of AI in Medicine: Current State, Applications, and Evolution
Join us for a riveting exploration into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in interdisciplinary pain medicine. This episode of the Pain Matters Podcast features a…
S1E28 History in the Making: The Battle for SCS Coverage in Washington State
Join us for a comprehensive exploration into the advocacy and personal dedication that shapes the world of pain medicine. In this episode, our discussion hones in on a critical juncture in pain…
S1E28 Setting the Record Straight: A Response to JAMA on Corporate Influences on Spinal Cord Stimulation
On this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, we turn our attention to a Viewpoint article published in JAMA on December 18, 2023 entitled “Corporate Influences on Science and Health—the Case of…
S1E26 Insights from Industry Leaders: Ethics, Collaboration, and Challenges in Health-Tech
Recorded during the 2023 AAPM Annual Meeting, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, navigate this multifaceted topic alongside two esteemed guests: Dan Brounstein,…
S1E25 SI Joint Injections and LCDs: Navigating New Boundaries in Pain Medicine
Join us as we delve deep into the pivotal March 18, 2023 local coverage determination (LCD) that has shaken the pain medicine community by limiting access to sacral lateral branch radiofrequency…
Confronting the Silent Crisis: Workplace Violence in Pain Medicine
Join host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, as they discuss a rising, yet often overlooked, issue - workplace violence in healthcare settings, particularly in…
S1E23 Current Events in Pain & Addiction: FDA Approval of OTC Naloxone, New DEA Required CME-training, Medical Mysteries in the Alex Murdaugh Case, Fentanyl Strips & Fentanyl Vaccine with Drs. Antje Barreveld and Sudheer Potru
Join us as we discuss and provide expert insights into current events impacting our management of pain and substance use disorders. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, dives into…
S1E22 [Part 2] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception – A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH
In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, she expands on her work with food and chronic pain, taking a closer look at the nutritional supplements and dietary…
S1E21 Reaction & Analysis to the March 2023 Cochrane Library Review on Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back Pain with Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, and Zachary McCormick, MD
Cochrane Library’s recently published article questioning the clinical benefit of spinal cord stimulation for low back pain has stirred controversy throughout the pain medicine community. In response…
S1E20 Advocating for Patients in Pain with Stephanie Vanterpool, MD, FASA, MBA
Pain is invisible and highly subjective—for physicians, overcoming these barriers requires interpreting the signs of pain through a patient’s actions and words. This can be a delicate process, since…
S1E19 Under the Microscope - Examining Racial Disparities in Pain Medicine with Aderonke Pederson, M.D.
The history of our medical institutions is fraught with racial prejudices that have shaped our understanding of pain in black patients, leading to unequal treatment across our healthcare system.…
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Pain Matters Podcast Network has published 38 episodes since December 2021, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Pain Matters Podcast Network is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 30m.
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