The “Right to Try” Drug Bill
Trump signs "Right to Try" drug bill. Dr. Paul Christo discusses the bill aimed at terminally ill patients with i24NEWS' Michelle Makori. Watch the video below for the full...
Redefining Pain Management
A new Alliance for Balanced Pain Management white paper discusses 5 policy strategies for redefining pain management amid the opioid crisis. What is the Alliance for Balanced Pain Management...
Dr. Travis Stork and Pain in the Emergency Department
Imagine having a throbbing headache for 3 days, or severe back pain that immobilizes you, or even a broken bone from tripping and falling on the ice. Where do you go for relief? Most of the time, we go to the emergency room. Our guests are two experienced emergency...
Opioids: A U.S. Public Health Emergency
President Trump made it official last week: The opioid crisis confronting the United States qualifies as a public health emergency. For a country ravaged by opioid abuse and overdoses, consensus that the federal government must do more is growing. Consider these...
[FREE DOWNLOAD] Opioids: Get The Facts
Opioids are some of the oldest pain medications in use. In general, opioids mimic the activity of molecules called endorphins that we produce in our body. Endorphins bind to certain receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and even to nerves in other parts of the body,...
Dr. Christo Contributes to Thrive Global
Overcoming Pain Advice from an expert. Originally published on Thrive Global. Chronic pain affects 116 million U.S. adults, and 40% of people living in developing countries. It doesn’t spare the more vulnerable members of society either. For instance, 20% of all...
[UPDATE] Tiger Woods DUI was a Result of Prescribed Medication, not Alcohol
Tiger Woods was found asleep at the wheel by police on Monday, May 29th and arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. This is a serious offence, as anyone who has found themselves in this position would tell you. As a result, if you have have been...
Common Deadly Drug Cocktails
Where were you when you found out Kurt Cobain died? News of drug abuse and overdose has been increasing in the media as of late. Many of us may know, either personally or professionally, someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction who has died. However, not...
Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
Most of us think we know the tell-tale signs of drug abuse. Some of us thankfully only witness the debilitating effects of drug abuse by viewing its portrayal on a television show or movie. We may think that drug abuse mainly affects the homeless, lost, or...
Opioids in Pain Management
As we all know, opioids are commonly prescribed for pain. The news has portrayed some scary stories, highlighting celebrity opioid overdoses and stories of addiction. Although opioids have definite risks, they can be quite effective for certain patients with...