{"product_id":"9798216488477","title":"Pain Management Fact versus Fiction","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePain Management\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact versus Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMyrna Chandler Goldstein | Mark A. Goldstein MD\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Pain Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis accessibly-written book examines the most commonly-used substances and techniques for managing pain, exploring why they work (or don't), their risks and benefits, and key research findings regarding their use.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one is a stranger to pain. From sudden injuries and post-operative discomfort to nagging aches and stiffness, pain is an unwelcome but familiar part of life. There are numerous methods for managing pain, but it can be difficult to know which is the best fit and to separate truth from hype.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroductory materials give readers a foundational understanding of what pain is, how it is categorized and measured, and the impact it can have on individuals' physical and psychological well-being. Utilizing a standardized structure, each entry discusses a particular substance or technique's origins and underlying principles; how and in what context it is used; and its advantages and disadvantages. Summaries of key research studies are included to help readers better determine which treatments may be a good choice for them. Further Reading sections at the end of each entry point readers toward additional resources to expand and deepen their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyrna Chandler Goldstein\u003c\/b\u003e, MA, has been a freelance writer and independent scholar for more than 35 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark A. Goldstein\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, is the founding Chief Emeritus of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, USA. He is also the editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eCurrent Pediatrics Reports\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 June 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216488477\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223595810956,"sku":"9798216488477","price":26.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_6c8c5c31-2b1b-4a33-a060-b1b042a6301f.jpg?v=1783078478","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798216488477","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}