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The PainExam podcast


A podcast featuring PainExam.com's creator David Rosenblum, MD, discussing Pain Management Board Preparation, keywords, and current topics relevant to any physician who practices pain management. David Rosenblum, MD has been preparing physicians for the pain boards since 2008, and is currently the director of Pain Management at Maimonides Medical Center, AABP Pain Management , and CEO of QBazaar.com.

Jun 2, 2015

David Rosenblum, MD discusses diagnosis, pathology, prevention and treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia.

Discussed:

Pathology of the Varicella Zoster infection

Gabapentin

Lyrica

Amitriptyline

Capsaicin

Lidocaine patch

Valacyclovir

Zostavax- zoster vaccine

 

References

Nagel MA, Postherpetic Neuralgia: New Perspectives on Pathogenesis and Treatment.  Pain Medicine News, 2015

Dworkin RH, Schmader KE.  Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia.  Essentials of Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia.  Second Edition. 2005 p. 386-393

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You should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to yours or another’s health.  You understand that this podcast is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a licensed medical professional. 

 

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