Britain's Royal College of General Practitioners recently released new and easily accessible national clinical guidelines for managing acute low back pain. These latest principles expand on the 1994 guidelines issued by the US Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, and include a new diagnostic triage to differentiate between simple backache, nerve root pain, and more serious spinal pathology. An article from MedScape - Medscape requires a free registration to access articles.
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The Spine Program - From the University of Michigan Medical Center. Their mission statement states a goal to become a leader in spine care in Michigan and the midwest through synergy of excellence in clinical service, research and education. The American Burn Association and its members dedicate their efforts to the problems of burn injuries and burn victims throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. Therapeutic VR - A new technique for helping burn patients cope with pain during dressing changes. The purpose of the ACPA is to provide a support system for those suffering with chronic pain through education and self-help group activities.