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Videos
June 3, 2020
Tolerance and Neuroplasticity
Dr. Peter Staats discusses the current state of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy and why SCS fails in some patients. He cites a 25% long-term failure rate and identifies factors that influence successful outcomes,...
September 27, 2019
Where Does the Opioid Crisis Leave Us?
Published on July 11, 2019
Dr. Peter Staats gives a statistical-based slide presentation of the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States. He reviews the history of morphine (and opioids), and how the nation has...
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December 4, 2018
FIPP In Portuguese
Published on December 4, 2018
Drs. Peter Staats and Fabricio Dias Assis together announce that the World Institute of Pain now offers both the FIPP and the CIPS examinations in Portuguese. This will take place...
October 2, 2018
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Published on October 5, 2018
Dr. Peter Staats gives an interesting slide presentation on the emerging benefits of vagus nerve stimulation. He gives a brief overview of the neuroanatomy of this cranial nerve as well...
June 15, 2018
Advances in Neuromodulation
Published on June 15, 2018
Dr. Peter Staats discusses the introduction, advancement, and the future of neuromodulation for back pain. He reviews many studies comparing different waveforms (tonic, high frequency stimulation, and burst stimulation) for...
June 5, 2018
A Balanced Approach to Opiate Therapy
Published on June 5, 2018
Dr. Peter Staats gives an interesting lecture on the history of treating pain with opioids, including the benefits and the potential for addiction and abuse. He explains how American medicine...