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The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released new guidelines from their Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, IL. addressing the pharmacological management of persistent pain in older persons. Persistent pain is common among older people, especially those suffering from degenerative spine conditions, arthritis, nightly leg pain or pain as a result of cancer.

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