Suggested Readings

  1. Ahmed N, Horlacher RJ, Fudin J. Opioid Withdrawal: A New Look at Medication Options. Practical Pain Management. 2015 November; 15(4); 58-66.
  2. Atkinson TJ, Fudin J, Wegrzyn EL, Bettinger, JJ.  Dialysis, Opioids, and Pain Management: Where’s the Evidence? Practical Pain Management. 2014 September; 14(8): 49-57.
  3. Atkinson TJ, Fudin J. Interactions Between Pain Medications And Illicit Street Drugs. Practical Pain Management. 2014 August; 14(2): 50-61.
  4. Bettinger JJ, Fudin J, Argoff C. Buprenorphine and Surgery: What’s the Protocol? In Kean N, 2nd ed., Opioid Prescribing and Monitoring—How to Combat Opioid Abuse and Misuse Responsibly. Chap. 6. Pg. 73-78. Pub. Vertical Health, LLC. September 2017.
  5. Chou R, Fanciullo GJ, Fine PG, Adler JA, Ballantyne JC, Davies P,6 Donovan MI, Fishbain DA, Foley KM, Fudin J, Gilson AM, Kelter A, Mauskop A, O’Connor PG,Passik SD, Pasternak GW, Portenoy RK, Rich BA, Roberts RG, Todd KH, Miaskowski C. FOR THE AMERICAN PAIN SOCIETY–AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PAIN MEDICINE OPIOIDS GUIDELINES PANEL Opioid Treatment Guidelines, Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain. The Journal of Pain, Vol 10, No. 2 (February), 2009: pp 113-130.
  6. Crana S, Fudin J. Drug Interactions Among HIV Patients Receiving Concurrent Antiretroviral and Pain Therapy. Practical Pain Management 2011 October:105-118,120-124.
  7. Dedhia JD, Bone ME. Pain and fibromyalgia. Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain j Volume 9 Number 5 2009. 162-166.
  8. FSMB (Federation of State Medical Boards) Model Policy on the Use of Opioid Analgesics in the Treatment of Chronic Pain July 2013.
  9. Fudin J, Srivastava A, Atkinson TJ, Fudin HR.  Opioids for Surgery or Acute Pain in Patients on Chronic Buprenorphine. In Aronoff G, ed., Medication Management of Chronic Pain: What you Need to Know. Trafford Publishing, 2017. Book purchase is available HERE.
  10. Fudin J. Hydrocodone Metabolism. Letter to the Editor. Practical Pain Management. 2014 Nov/Dec; 14(10): 12-14.
  11. Fudin J, Marcoux MD, Fudin JA.  Mathematical Model For Methadone Conversion Examined. Practical Pain Management. Sept. 2012. 46-51.
  12. Fudin J. Update on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) associated with long-acting opioids.  CE program of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. Drug topics. 2011 October:45-58.
  13. Fudin J. Opioid pain management: Balancing risks and benefits. CE program of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. Drug topics. 2011 September:46-58.
  14. Fudin J, Levasseur DJ, Passik SD, Kirsh KL, Coleman J. Chronic Pain Management with Opioids in Patients with Past or Current Substance Abuse Problems.  Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2003, 16;4:291-308.
  15. Gourlay DL, Heit HA, Caplan YH. Urine Drug Testing in Clinical Practice. The Art and Science of Patient Care. Ed6. Presented by the Center for Independent Healthcare Education. August 2015.
  16. Gudin J, Fudin J, Nalamachu S. Levorphanol Use: Past, Present and Future. Postgraduate Medicine. 2015. In press. DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2016.1128308
  1. Hammett-Stabler CA, Webster LR. A Clinical Guide to Urine Drug Testing. An educational activity designed for primary care physicians, family physicians, and pain physicians.
  2. Leavitt SB, Reisfield GM. Introducing “Understanding UDT in Pain Care”. Blog post on Paintopics.org. August 27, 2012.
  3. Kubotera N, Fudin J. Pain Management for Pharmacists – Concepts and Definitions.  CE Program of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. Drug Topics. 2013 April; 52-61.
  4. Marcucci C, Fudin J, Thomas P, et al. A new pattern of buprenorphine misuse may complicate perioperative pain control. [Case Reports, Letter]. Anesth Analg 2009 Jun; 108(6):1996-7.
  5. Max MB, Lynch SA, Muir J, Shoaf SE, Smoller B, Duener R. Effects of Desipramine, Amitriptyline, and Fluoxetine on Pain in Diabetic Neuropathy. NEJM. Vol. 326, No.19. May 7, 1992. pp. 1250-1256.
  6. McCarberg B, Bainbridge JL, Fudin J. Optimizing Chronic Pain Management: Integrating Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.   (CME: The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.)
  7. Moeller KE, Lee KC, Kissack JC. Urine Drug Screening:Practical Guide for Clinicians. Mayo Clin roc. January 2008;83(1):66-76
  8. Pizzi LT, Toner R, Foley K, Thomson E, Chow W, Kim M, Couto J, Royo M, and Viscusi E. Relationship Between Potential Opioid-Related Adverse Effects and Hospital Length of Stay in Patients Receiving Opioids After Orthopedic Surgery. Pharmacotherapy 2012;32(6):502–514.
  9. Prommer E. Levorphanol: the forgotten opioid. Support Care Cancer (2007) 15: 259–264.
  10. Raouf M, Fudin J. A Review of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants for Pain Management. Practical Pain Management. 2016 June; 16(4): 42-60, 72.
  11. Sasu-Tenkoramaa J, Fudin J. Drug Interactions in Cancer Patients Requiring Concomitant Chemotherapy and Analgesics. Practical Pain Management. 2013 May; 13 (4):50-64.
  12. Sasu-Tenkoramaa J, Fudin J. Neuropathy in the Cancer Patient: Causes and Cures. Practical Pain Management. 2013 April; 13(3):53-67.
  13. Schafer AI. Effects of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs on Platelet Function and Systemic Hemostasis. J Clin Pharmacol 1995 35: 209-219.
  14. Shaw K, Fudin J.  Evaluation and Comparison of Online Equianalgesic Opioid Dose Conversion Calculators. Practical Pain Management. 2013 August; 13(7):61-66.
  15. Younan M, Atkinson TJ, Fudin J. A Practical Approach to Discontinuing NSAID Therapy Prior to a Procedure. Practical Pain Management. 2013 Nov/Dec; 13(10):45-51.
  16. Zorn KE, Fudin J. Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: the Role of Unique Opioid Agents. Practical Pain Management. 2011 May; 11 (4): 26-33.