
University Pain Centers is committed to the pursuit of high quality new and innovative treatment for many of the medical problems that fall under the aegis of Pain Management; making great strides toward that goal in the following clinical research areas: - Neuropharmacology/neurophysiology of pain
Clinical outcomes - Pharmacodynamics of anesthetic and pain management drugs
- Regional anesthesia and analgesia
| | Some of the ongoing clinical research at Rush Pain Center, Rush University Medical Center and the Other University Pain Center sites include: - Risk factors for persistent postsurgical pain after total knee replacement
- Patients after minor surgery with monitored anesthesia care: Is it safe to drive?
- Use of driving tests to evaluate performance of chronic pain patients under treatment
- Validation of driving simulator measures and calibration to blood alcohol standards for impaired driving.

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