New Models for Treating Chronic Pain

João Bocas - The #Wearables Expert ™ Interviews David Shulkin, Ninth Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Topic is: New Models for Treating Chronic Pain How can we make Healthcare Uncomplicated? Connect with David Shulkin: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidshulkin/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidShulkin Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/secshulkin/ Feel free to 📣 CONNECT WITH ME 🟢: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaobocas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WearablesExpert Share this episode with your networks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3HdM-m2Pq8 If you have not subscribed, do it now - https://bit.ly/3iQ6EXP Chronic pain affects millions of people around the world, and finding effective treatments can be challenging. In this interview, David Shulkin shares his insights on the latest approaches to treating chronic pain, including innovative technologies and alternative therapies. David Shulkin has a wealth of experience in healthcare and understands the unique challenges faced by veterans with chronic pain. He discusses how wearable technology and other digital health solutions can be used to monitor and manage chronic pain, as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to pain management. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient with chronic pain, or simply interested in the latest developments in healthcare, this interview is a must-watch. Join João Bocas and David Shulkin as they explore new models for treating chronic pain and improving the lives of those who suffer from it. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful interviews and healthcare content. Chronic pain is a significant issue that affects more than 30% of people worldwide. The burden of chronic pain is enormous, both on a personal and economic level. Traditional approaches to chronic pain treatment, such as opioid medication, have limitations and can lead to addiction and other negative side effects. New models for treating chronic pain are being explored, including utilizing natural painkillers like conolidine, derived from the pinwheel flower, which has been shown to interact with newly identified opioid receptors. Another promising approach is the use of brain stimulation to modulate pain signals from deep inside the brain. A new pain research team at UVA has received a $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a clinical trial to develop this approach for severe pain conditions. In addition, researchers have demonstrated in animal models that water enriched with hydrogen molecules (H2) can improve chronic pain. Chronic pain can be best considered a disease, with treatment and psychological implications. Approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise are being explored as well. #medtech #healthsystem #chronicpain #healthcare