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Cancer Pain: From Molecules to Suffering
This book provides an in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain. It describes mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. The book discusses clinical trial designs, covers the psychology of cancer pain, and describes disparities in the availability of cancer care worldwide.
editors: Judith A. Paice, Rae F. Bell, Eija A. Kalso, and Olaitan A. Soyannwo
Published in 2010


Cancer Pain: From Molecules to Suffering
This book provides an in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain. It describes mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. The book discusses clinical trial designs, covers the psychology of cancer pain, and describes disparities in the availability of cancer care worldwide.
editors: Judith A. Paice, Rae F. Bell, Eija A. Kalso, and Olaitan A. Soyannwo
Published in 2010


Pharmacology of Pain
This book provides a complete review of the pharmacology of pain, including mechanisms of drug actions, clinical aspects of drug usage, and new developments. "Pharmacology of Pain" will be of particular interest to basic researchers and clinicians, other professionals in the field of pain research and treatment, and students.
editors: Pierre Beaulieu, David Lussier, Frank Porreca, and Anthony Dickenson
Published in 2010


Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist
This new volume covers the basics of pain neurobiology and review evidence on the mechanisms of action of physical therapy treatments, as well as their clinical effectiveness in specific pain syndromes. The book is a comprehensive textbook for the management of pain for the physical therapy student and the practicing physical therapist.
editor: Kathleen A. Sluka
Published in 2009


Current Topics in Pain: 12th World Congress on Pain
This extremely informative book covers a wide variety of topics, from the neurochemistry and neurobiology of pain to the role of stress in chronic pain. In addition, several chapters even reach beyond the traditional areas of pain research
editor: José Castro-Lopes
Published in 2009


Functional Pain Syndromes: Presentation and Pathophysiology
This book explores the connection of functional pain syndromes (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia) with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The authors address possible common pathophysiologies and review a range of treatment options, from antidepressants to cognitive-behavioral therapy.
editors: Emeran Mayer and M. Catherine Bushnell
Published in 2009


Abstracts of the 12th World Congress on Pain
This CD includes abstracts of the plenary sessions, abstracts, and topical workshops held during the IASP World Congress in Glasgow, UK August 17 through 22, 2008.
Published in 2008

Pain 2008 - An Updated Review, Refresher Course Syllabus
This book was written by the contributors to the Refresher Courses held in association with the 12th World Congress on Pain in Glasgow, UK.
editors: José Castro-Lopes, Srinivasa Raja, and Martin Schmelz
Published in 2008


Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal pain is a major medical and economic problem that encompasses a broad range of conditions, including fibromyalgia, work-related myalgia, low back pain, and arthritis. This book integrates research findings from the field of musculoskeletal pain into a comprehensive publication that explores translational aspects relevant to clinical pain.
Editors: Thomas Graven-Nielsen, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, and Siegfried Mense
Published in 2008


Pain Management for Older Adults: A self-help guide
This useful resource offers older adults a variety of practical, easy-to-follow techniques to help them manage their pain.
editors: Thomas Hadjistavropoulos and Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos
Published in 2008


Systematic Reviews in Pain Research: Methodology Refined
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are powerful tools that can help incorporate the best evidence of the effectiveness of different treatments into health care policy and clinical decisions about individual patients.
editors: Henry J. McQuay, Eija Kalso, and R. Andrew Moore
Published in 2008


Immune and Glial Regulation of Pain
This authoritative volume describes immune and glial factors within the peripheral and central nervous systems that relate to chronic pain states.
editors: Joyce A. DeLeo, Linda S. Sorkin, and Linda R. Watkins
Published in 2007


Sleep and Pain
This book focuses on the interaction between sleep disorders and chronic pain syndromes, bridging the information gap between the sleep and pain communities.
editors: Gilles Lavigne, Barry J. Sessle, Manon Choiniere, and Peter J. Soja
Published in 2007


Central Neuropathic Pain: Focus on Poststroke Pain
This volume is based on the 5th IASP Research Symposium, held in Toronto, Canada in June 2006.
editors: James L. Henry, Akbar Panju and Kiran Yashpal
Published in 2007


Proceedings of the 11th World Congress on Pain
This is an overview of selected pain topics covered in the 11th World Congress on Pain, held in Sydney, Australia, in 2005. This book addresses important developments in both basic research and clinical studies.
editors: H. Flor, E. Kalso, and J. Dostrovsky
Published in 2006


Emerging Strategies for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Offering the latest available information and a blueprint to meet the challenges that lie ahead, this volume is invaluable both to clinicians treating neuropathic pain and to researchers studying this difficult but important problem.
editors: J. Campbell, A. Basbaum, A. Dray, R. Dubner, R. Dworkin, and C. Sang
Published in 2006


Core Curriculum for Professional Education in Pain, 3rd Edition
A significantly improved resource for patient care and training purposes, this book is available free online, with hard copies available for purchase.
editor: J. Edmond Charlton
Published in 2005


Pain in Older Persons
This volume not only will help to update the field as a whole, but will also stimulate new thinking and development in this critical area.
editors: Stephen J. Gibson and Debra K. Weiner
Published in 2005


Pain 2005 - An Updated Review, Refresher Course Syllabus
This book was written by the contributors to the Refresher Courses held in association with the 11th World Congress on Pain in Sydney.
editor: Douglas M. Justins
Published in 2005


Abstracts of the 11th World Congress on Pain
This 2005 release includes posters, plenary sessions, abstracts, and topical workshops held during the IASP World Congress in Sydney, Australia August 21 through 26, 2005. This book is available in hard copy as well as in CD format.
Published in 2005

The Paths of Pain 1975-2005
Published for the 30th anniversary of the first World Congress on Pain, this publication celebrates three decades of pain research and management by the world's leading basic scientists and clinicians in the field.
editors: H. Merskey, J. Loeser, and R. Dubner
Published in 2005


Narrative, Pain and Suffering
This unique volume speaks to core issues integral to emerging pain research and humane health care in the 21st century.
editors: D. Carr, J. Loeser, and D. Morris
Published in 2005


Contextual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
This book was written for psychologists and other clinicians who treat patients with chronic pain, and for researchers of psychological aspects of pain.
author: Lance M. McCracken
Published in 2005


CRPS: Current Diagnosis and Therapy
This volume will be essential for all those who interact with CRPS patients.
editors: P. Wilson, M. Stanton-Hicks, and R. Harden
Published in 2005


The Pain System in Normal and Pathological States: A Primer for Clinicians
Published in 2004, this book aims to cover key topical molecular, anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological studies on the basic science in a straightforward and accessible manner for all medical and allied professionals with an interest in pain.
editors: L. Villanueva, A. Dickenson, and H. Ollat
Published in 2004


Hyperalgesia: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
All health care professionals dealing with pain states are concerned with hyperalgesia.
editors: Kay Brune and Hermann O. Handwerker
Published in 2004


Psychological Methods of Pain Control: Basic Science and Clinical Perspectives
This book explains fundamental principles underlying the psychological control of pain. Understanding these principles fulfills an important need for those seeking a scientific understanding of pain control, as well as for those who treat pain patients.
editors: Donald D. Price and M. Catherine Bushnell
Published in 2004


The Genetics of Pain
Alone among biological approaches, pain genetics can explain why we’re not all alike with respect to pain - why some people hurt more, and receive less benefit from existing analgesics.
editor: Jeffrey S. Mogil
Published in 2004


Psychosocial Aspects of Pain: A Handbook for Health Care Providers
This comprehensive guide is intended to serve as a resource for clinicians who wish to learn about the psychological, psychiatric, and social aspects of pain.
editors: Rober H. Dworkin and William S. Breitbart
Published in 2003


Pediatric Pain: Biological and Social Context
In this volume, international experts in pain research and treatment share their perspectives on these contextual factors and point the way toward future research.
editors: Patrick J. McGrath and G. Allen Finley
Published in 2003


Opioids and Pain Relief: A Historical Perspective
Although ample literature exists for opioid addiction, this volume stands alone in its examination of the history of opioid use for pain relief. It presents a balanced view of the topic by discussing both the benefits and risks of opioid use in pain treatment.
editor: Marcia L. Meldrum
Published in 2003


Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Pain
This proceedings book is an overview of selected pain topics covered in the 10th World Congress on Pain, held in San Diego, Californa, USA in 2002. This book addresses important developments in both basic research and clinical studies.
editors: J. Dostrovsky, D. Carr, M. Koltzenburg
Published in 2003


Abstracts of the 10th World Congress on Pain
This book includes posters, plenary sessions, abstracts, and topical workshops held during the IASP World Congress in San Diego, California, USA August 17-22, 2002.
Published in 2002

Pain 2002 - An Updated Review [OUT OF PRINT]
This book was written by the contributors to the Refresher Courses held in association with the 10th World Congress on Pain in San Diego, USA.
editor: Maria Adele Giamberardino
Published in 2002


Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
This volume illuminates the most recent advances in the study of the mechanisms underlying Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and sheds new light on approaches to diagnosis.
editors: R. Harden, R. Baron, and W. Janig
Published in 2002


Spinal Cord Injury Pain: Assessment, Mechanisms, Management
The contributors to this volume offer new insights into understanding the underlying mechanisms of spinal cord injury pain as well as its treatment.
editors: Robert P. Yezierski and Kim J. Burchiel
Published in 2002


Neuropathic Pain: Pathophysiology and Treatment [OUT OF PRINT]
In this volume, internationally recognized scientists and clinicians provide an up-to-date review of the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain.
editors: P. Hansson, H. Fields, R. Hill, and P. Marchettini
Published in 2001


Acute and Procedure Pain in Infants and Children
This book represents the first attempt to address this topic from the perspective of basic science, clinical practice, and ethical responsibility.
editors: G. Allen Finley and Patrick J. McGrath
Published in 2001


Manual de farmacos utilizados en el tratamiento del dolor cronico
Este manual titulado "Fármacos utilizados en el tratamiento del dolor crónico" representa, para la IASP, un paso sin igual al extenderse mas allá de sus lectores tradicionales, y al ofrecer por primera vez una publicación en idioma español. (This manual of drugs used in the treatment of chronic pain represents a unique venture on the part of IASP Press to reach beyond its traditional readership by offering its first publication in Spanish.)
authors: Carlos L. Nebreda and Bruno J. Urban
Published in 2001


The Child with Headache: Diagnosis and Treatment
This volume provides a comprehensive text on the multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of children’s headache pain from both a scientific and a clinical perspective.
editors: Patricia A. McGrath and Loretta M. Hillier
Published in 2001


Pain Imaging
Clinicians and scientists engaged in pain treatment and research face the challenge of coming to terms with rapidly accelerating developments in the field of pain imaging.
editors: Kenneth L. Casey and M. Catherine Bushnell
Published in 2000


Sex, Gender, and Pain [OUT OF PRINT]
Providers of pain treatment as well as both basic and clinical scientists are alerted in this volume to the potential importance of sex-related factors in the experience of pain.
editor: Roger B. Fillingim
Published in 2000


Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Pain
This 2000 release provides an overview of selected pain topics discussed during the 9th World Congress on Pain, held in Vienna, Austria in 1999.
editors: M. Devor, M. Rowbotham, and Z. Wiesenfeld-Hallin
Published in 2000


Psychological Mechanisms of Pain and Analgesia [OUT OF PRINT]
This volume will prove indispensable to anyone with a deep interest in the nature of pain and a serious interest in understanding patients. It will appeal to those active in clinical research because it provides a breadth and level of understanding of pain measurement not available in any other single publication.
author: Donald D. Price
Published in 1999


Abstracts of the 9th World Congress on Pain
This book includes posters, plenary sessions, abstracts, and topical workshops held during the 9th IASP World Congress in Vienna, Austria August 22 through 27, 1999.
Published in 1999

Pain 1999 - An Updated Review [OUT OF PRINT]
This book was written by the contributors to the Refresher Courses held in association with the 9th World Congress on Pain in Vienna, Austria.
editor: Mitchell Max
Published in 1999


Opioid Sensitivity of Chronic Noncancer Pain
This book provides fresh perspectives on opioid sensitivity of chronic noncancer pain and covers new aspects of the mechanisms of action, therapeutic evaluation, and clinical use of opioids.
editors: E. Kalso, H. McQuay, and Z. Wiesenfeld-Hallin
Published in 1999


Chronic and Recurrent Pain in Children and Adolescents [OUT OF PRINT]
The contributors emphasize scientific evidence and clinical applications, making the text invaluable to those working in the fields of children's pain or developmental aspects of pain mechanisms.
editors: Patrick J. McGrath and G. Allen Finley
Published in 1999


Epidemiology of Pain
This repository of vital epidemiological information on chronic pain syndromes, this publication reviews the problems and pitfalls of epidemiological pain studies, and identifies high-priority areas for future research.
editors: I. Crombie, P. Croft, S. Linton, L. LeResche, and M. Von Korff.
Published in 1999


Pain and Suffering
In this semi-autobiographical work, pioneer clinician-scientist William K. Livingston (1892-1966) guides us through critical early developments in the field of pain research and treatment.
author: William K. Livingston
Published in 1998


Assessment and Treatment of Cancer Pain
This book discusses new aspects of pain assessment and provides up-to-date information on pharmacological, anesthetic, and neuro-surgical therapies. It also provides new information on common but difficult-to-manage pain syndromes such as metastatic bone pain and neuropathic pain.
editors: Richard Payne, Richard B. Patt, and C. Stratton Hill
Published in 1998


Sickle Cell Pain [OUT OF PRINT]
This book will be useful to professionals who treat patients with sickle cell pain, including primary-care physicians, pain management specialists, hematologists, nurses, social workers, patient advocates, and house staff.
author: Samir K. Ballas.
Published in 1998


Measurement of Pain in Infants and Children [OUT OF PRINT]
Exciting research initiatives on pain measurement have developed in recent years. In this book, some of the most productive investigators from Europe, North America, and Australia share their understanding of the different approaches to the field.
editors: G. Allen Finley and Patrick J. McGrath
Published in 1998


Molecular Neurobiology of Pain [OUT OF PRINT]
Internationally preeminent scientists describe exciting developments in our knowledge of afferent pain neurons such as altered spinal connections and changes in transmitter and receptor complement.
editor: David Borsook
Published in 1997


Proceedings of the 8th World Congress on Pain [OUT OF PRINT]
This proceedings book is an overview of selected pain topics covered in the 11th World Congress on Pain, held in Vancouver, Canada in 1996. This book addresses important developments in both basic research and clinical studies.
editors: T. Jensen, J. Turner, and Z. Wiesenfeld-Hallin
Published in 1997


Pain in the Elderly
This clinically oriented review will be helpful in practice and will serve as an impetus for additional education, research, and clinical concern for geriatric patients who suffer acute and chronic pain.
editors: Betty R. Ferrell and Bruce A. Ferrell
Published in 1996


Pain Treatment Centers at a Crossroads: A Practical and Conceptual Reappraisal
The multidisciplinary pain center, now into its third decade, is undergoing rapid evolution determined by changes in patient demographics, prevalence of painful illnesses, and economics of health care, necessitating a thorough re-examination.
editors: Mitchell J.M. Cohen and James N. Campbell
Published in 1996


Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy [OUT OF PRINT]
This volume represents the combined efforts of distinguished clinicians and basic scientists to achieve a synthesis of current knowledge relating the basic neural mechanisms of pain and sympathetic function, the clinical characteristics, and the diagnosis of these pain syndromes.
editors: Wilfrid Janig and Michael Stanton-Hicks
Published in 1996


Visceral Pain
This book reviews the latest basic and clinical research on a broad range of topics from the sensory innervation of the viscera to the altered subjective sensations associated with chronic visceral disorders.
editor: Gerald F. Gebhart
Published in 1995


Temporomandibular Disorders and Related Pain Conditions
This book reviews current research on the mechanisms of temporomandibular and other orofacial pain conditions of muscle and joint origin, considers the biologic responses associated with temporomandibular disorders, and provides scientifically based recommendations on diagnosis and treatment.
editors: B. Sessle, P. Bryant, and R. Dionne
Published in 1995


Touch, Temperature, and Pain in Health and Disease: Mechanisms and Assessments [OUT OF PRINT]
Reviewing new assessment techniques and their clinical application, this book discusses research on the mechanisms of altered sensation and pain.
editors: Jorgen Boivie, Per Hansson, and Ulf Lindblom
Published in 1994


Classification of Chronic Pain, 2nd edition
Second edition of the work of the IASP Task Force on Taxonomy. The codes for chronic pain diagnosis, descriptions of pain syndromes, and detailed pain definitions have all been updated and some new descriptions have been added. This book is available free online to IASP members, and hard copies are available for purchase.
editors: Harold Merskey and Nikolai Bogduk
Published in 1994


Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Pain
This proceedings book is an overview of selected pain topics covered in the 7th World Congress on Pain, held in Paris, France in 1993. This book addresses important developments in both basic research and clinical studies.
editors: G. Gebhart, D. Hammond, and T. Jensen
Published in 1994


Pharmacological Approaches to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: New Concepts and Critical Issues [OUT OF PRINT]
This book is recommended for clinicians caring for patients with chronically painful diseases, all those interested in the pharmacology of analgesic medications, and those interested in neuropathic pain.
editors: Howard L. Fields and John C. Liebeskind
Published in 1994


Management of Acute Pain: A Practical Guide [OUT OF PRINT]
Prepared by the IASP Task Force on Acute Pain to provide leadership in areas of clinical care, teaching, and research related to a variety of forms of acute pain which remain universal and major health care problems.
editors: L. Brian Ready and W. Thomas Edwards
Published in 1992



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