The descending pain modulatory pathway exerts bidirectional control of ongoing nociceptive inputs traveling from the body to the brain. Despite a large body of work impli [...]

Needle procedures, like immunizations and phlebotomy, are very common in outpatient settings that provide care to the pediatric population. Though much is known about the [...]

March 2019 issue of the Scribe. Contents include: "OHSU institute expands vaccine research to malaria," "Collaboration aims to curb homelessness," "'We are able to do mor [...]

This work provides a description of the history and background of labor and the use of obstetric anesthesia and analgesia to manage pain. 

March 2017 issue of the Scribe. The issue features several articles focusing on pain management. Contents include: "Rob Delf Jr. remembered as trusted friend, admired lea [...]

The purpose of this DNP project was to compare current practice to evidence-based guidelines and literature about the assessment, treatment, and management of pain in hos [...]

Acute painful episodes experienced in hospital settings leads to fear, avoidance of future medical care, and creates gaps in those who suffer from chronic illnesses yet p [...]