Full course description
Description
This training explores the evolution of pain management, opioid use, and their implications for public health. It covers the historical use of opioids, recent scientific advancements such as sodium channel targeting for pain relief, and the development of alternative therapies to address chronic and acute pain effectively.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers interested in pain management and the opioid crisis.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize the scope and trends of opioid-related overdose deaths.
- Understand the role of sodium channels like Nav1.7 in developing selective pain relief therapies.
- Evaluate the potential of nerve growth factor antibodies in treating chronic pain.
- Discuss the challenges and innovations in addressing chronic pain as a nervous system disease.