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Author: Dr Debjyoti Dutta & Dr Chinmoy Roy , Asian Pain Academy ABSTRACT - Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. It affects an estimated 2–8% of the global population, with a marked female preponderance. Despite decades of research, the exact pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, though central sensitisation and neurotransmitter dysregulation are now r

The Asian Pain Academy is excited to announce a special Live YouTube Training Session on APA EMR V 1.0 – Asian Pain Academy EMR . This session is tailored specifically for pain physicians. 📅 Date: 21st February 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (IST) 📍 Platform: YouTube Live Subscribe to the Asian Pain Academy YouTube Channel now, if not yet subscribed for the YouTube live. Please click the link and continue with Google Sign-in to download the software. Why This Training Is Impo

Compiled from Peer-Reviewed Medical Literature by Asian Pain Academy   Abstract Hyoid Bone Syndrome (HBS) is a poorly recognized but clinically significant cause of chronic anterolateral neck pain, throat discomfort, and referred orofacial pain. First described by Brown in 1954, the syndrome arises from degenerative and inflammatory changes at the greater cornu of the hyoid bone, particularly at the insertion of the stylohyoid ligament and the middle pharyngeal constrictor mu

At ISSPCON 2026, Dr Chinmoy Roy delivered a thought-provoking and academically rigorous lecture titled “The Concept of Nociplastic Pain — Where To From Here?”  The session explored the evolving understanding of pain mechanisms, critically examined the scientific foundation of nociplastic pain, and highlighted the ongoing controversies surrounding its clinical application. The lecture encouraged clinicians to rethink how persistent pain is classified and emphasized that mechan

Chronic spinal pain is one of the most prevalent, disabling, and economically burdensome conditions worldwide. At ISSPCON 2026, Dr. Debjyoti Dutta presented a comprehensive and structured lecture on the Evidence-Based Algorithmic Approach to Chronic Spinal Pain , emphasizing that spine care must transition from symptom-driven and image-driven practice to diagnosis-driven, reproducible clinical algorithms. The Evidence-Based Algorithmic Approach to Chronic Spinal Pain  offers

Writer: Asian Pain Academy Digital documentation is no longer optional in modern medical practice—especially in the specialised field of pain medicine. Yet, most EMR and clinic management software available today are either expensive, subscription-based, or not designed specifically for pain physicians. Recognising this critical gap, Asian Pain Academy  proudly announces the launch of APA EMR Software  at ISSPCON 2026 , a purpose-built Electronic Medical Record system created